Director, Westchester

AIPAC • New York, NY

2d • $100,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Our New York office is looking for our next Director, Westchester to significantly grow financial support for AIPAC and pro-Israel candidates in Westchester County, NY. Directors make an impact on strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship in three ways: 1) by cultivating and increasing the political commitments of existing AIPAC members and 2) by increasing the financial support to AIPAC from existing members and 3) by inspiring pro-Israel Americans to join as significant financial supporters of AIPAC, including directly supporting pro-Israel Members of Congress and candidates. A successful Director has a proven track record in sales, client relations, political fundraising, or another field that showcases your ability to build strong relationships, close deals, and grow revenue.

Requirements

• 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 5 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
• Bachelor's degree preferred or commensurate experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Salesforce CRM, Outreach.io or other similar tools are a plus

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director