Director, San Francisco Bay Area

Detailed Duties

• Create and execute a development plan aimed at increasing support for pro-Israel political candidates and growing AIPAC’s revenue through high level solicitations, donor cultivation and stewardship
• Build and sustain strong, personal relationships with current high-level donors in your portfolio and inspire them to increase their investment in our work to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit new donors to commit significant resources toward pro-Israel candidates and AIPAC.
• Solicit current AIPAC donors to fulfill their political commitments on behalf of pro-Israel candidates and Members of Congress
• Meet quarterly and annual retention, upgrade and acquisition goals for pro-Israel politics and AIPAC
• Identify, recruit and develop lay leadership for local political leadership roles
• Provide timely political and policy updates that inform and inspire people to become more involved in pro-Israel politics and AIPAC
• Maintain and update Salesforce CRM to ensure the most accurate and timely information is included including campaign projects and logging individual activities/communications, and meetings.

Qualifications/Skills

• Intense passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, as well as knowledge of issues related to Israel, the Middle East and American politics
• A minimum of 7 years work experience in political fundraising/sales/fundraising or a related field with a successful track record of achieving and exceeding goals
• Exceptional people skills and the ability to form close, personal relationships with current and prospective AIPAC members
• Work efficiently under pressure; meet deadlines; demonstrate strategic thinking and good decision-making, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit
• An understanding and appreciation for AIPAC’s bipartisan, single-issue approach
• Self-motivated and highly driven and able to work independently, in addition to working with your colleagues to meet goals and objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Salesforce CRM, Outreach.io or other similar tools are a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred or commensurate experience

Pay

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $130,000.00 and $180,000.00 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate's skills and experience match the role's requirements.

Benefits

AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package.

Schedule

We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.