Assoc VP Of Development

IntoGreat Management

5d•Remote

About The Position

American Friends of Tel Aviv University (AFTAU) seeks a dynamic and results-oriented fundraiser to serve as the Associate Vice President, Development for targeted geographic regions. This position will join AFTAU at an exciting time of growth and opportunity for both the organization and will help further expand the organization’s reach and impact. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit; able to build upon and create new, long-lasting relationships across within a targeted geographic region. This individual will identify, research, manage, and implement all cultivation and solicitation plans for a portfolio of prospects, with a focus on five and six figure gifts. The ideal candidate should be a strategic thinker with the outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills necessary to build strong and trusted relationships with staff, donors, and board members. This position will report to one of the Vice Presidents of Development.

Requirements

Proven fundraising success with an emphasis on individual giving of 5 and 6 figure gifts.
Proven track record of achievement with all stages of moves management and demonstrated ability to cultivate, grow and retain donor and board relationships.
Knowledgeable about the regional Jewish philanthropic community.
Exceptional communications skills and the ability to motivate and inspire new prospects and existing donors.
Self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented, with the capacity to independently set goals, manage priorities, and use time and resources effectively.
Proven success working remotely and ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel (as needed).
Fluent in the use of donor management database systems to maximize fundraising results.
Commitment to promoting the mission of Tel Aviv University.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Applicants must be located in one of the targeted AFTAU regions.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifies and manages a personal portfolio of major donors through prospecting, cultivation, direct solicitations, and stewardship.
Meets benchmarks for increasing financial support and building AFTAU’s visibility.
Supports the Vice President of Development, CEO and/or Board members with navigating their prospect and donor interactions.
Collaborates with relevant team members to maximize institutional, corporate and planned giving opportunities.
Creates and staffs a regional, development lay committee.
Recruits, engages and stewards committee members to maximize their engagement and support of AFTAU.
Develops relevant affinity groups for maximizing regional engagement.
Collaborates with the Marketing and Alumni Relations teams to maximize branding, messaging and visibility of AFTAU among donors, prospects and community partners.
Represents AFTAU at relevant community gatherings and fosters a regional culture among lay leadership, donors, and staff.
Works with the development team to refine research, data entry, and acknowledgment processes as needed.
Tracks and reports progress in the CRM using specific metrics.
Performs other relevant duties as assigned.