IAC Sr. Manager, Stewardship & Donor Relation

Israeli-American Council • Aventura, FL

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About The Position

The Sr. Manager of Stewardship and & Donor Relations is a key member of the IAC’s national development team and plays an important role in executing the organization’s fundraising strategy nationwide. This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, supporting national donor engagement initiatives, and helping drive donor stewardship, upgrades, and retention across IAC regions. Reports to the Chief Communities Officer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, including board members, staff, donors, and external partners.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Exceptional understanding of philanthropy as it relates to the not-for-profit organization and a wide and deep knowledge of fundamental disciplines of resource development.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team; detail-oriented, well-organized, focused, and goal-oriented, with a high level of initiative and energy, as well as problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, energetic attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills. Hebrew is a plus.
• Flexibility with schedule (occasional morning, evening, and weekends).
• Proficiency in CRM – Hubspot, Fundraise, Iwave, as well as the ability to learn to use new CRM tools.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Donor Clubs Oversight: Manage IAC Donor Clubs nationwide, including planning and executing events, coordinating communications, and supporting donor-related programming at national and regional events (e.g., Summits).
• Strategic Support: Assist the Chief Communities Officer in building and executing individualized donor development plans.
• Donor Tracking & CRM: Monitor cultivation efforts and move management through the donor pipeline; support the adoption and implementation of CRM systems across regions.
• Campaigns & Communications: Lead the development and execution of online giving campaigns, including branding and marketing; manage donor communication plans through newsletters, personalized letters, emails, and texts.
• Collateral & Branding: Create and maintain internal and external development materials, ensuring alignment with IAC’s brand and messaging across all regions.
• Donor Recognition: Manage personalized communications such as acknowledgments, birthday notes, and donor gifts.
• General Support: Provide support for the implementation of development strategies, policies, and priorities across IAC regions; perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time employees working 20 plus hours per week shall be eligible for insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, & life) following the new hire waiting period.

What This Job Offers

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