Associate Director, Connecticut

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces•Montville, CT

5d•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Associate Director is responsible for fundraising and donor engagement in Connecticut. The role focuses on securing major gifts, cultivating donor relationships, developing communities across Connecticut, and supporting fundraising initiatives and volunteers. The Associate Director works with Regional and National teams and travels within Connecticut, including attending some evening and weekend events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of front-line fundraising experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and inspiringly.
Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills; ability to lead with integrity and inspiration and work flexibly with volunteer lay leaders.
Enthusiasm, energy, self-motivation, organization, ability to work under pressure, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Passion for the FIDF mission and ability to communicate it and influence others.
Experience using donor management database systems to maximize fundraising results.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience writing and creating engaging donor newsletters and/or brag sheets.
Demonstrated experience using social media to promote and communicate Westchester and National events.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or a similar CRM.

Responsibilities

Secure major gifts.
Lead donor engagement and stewardship in the Connecticut community.
Develop new communities in Connecticut and focus on the state.
Identify prospective donors through analysis, networking, outreach, and engagement strategies.
Develop and cultivate one-to-one relationships with lower-, mid-, and major-level donors to increase annual giving.
Coordinate fundraising activities, including community-wide events and parlor meetings.
Solicit existing and potential donors according to an annual work plan and fundraising goal.
Support an active women’s division and assist with solicitation for the division.
Develop and support volunteers who assist with donor solicitation, engagement, and stewardship.
Assist with cultivating foundations.
Develop online and offline donor recognition campaigns.
Coordinate donor recognition events.
Work at some evening and weekend events and travel within Connecticut.
Perform other duties as assigned.