Director, Strategic Advancement

About AJC

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. From world capitals to college campuses, AJC works with leaders across society to stand up for Israel; confront antisemitism, no matter the source; and uphold the democratic values that unite us. In the wake of Hamas’ October 7 attack—the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust—AJC has mobilized its global network to tackle the unprecedented threats facing world Jewry. Join us. Together, we can shape a new future for Israel and the Jewish people.

Your Department

AJC's Regional Offices connect the local communities with AJC’s global advocacy work to enhance the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel. We maintain the agency's nationwide presence by attracting leaders and donors to AJC, enhancing the organization’s influence with key local, national, and international decision makers and stakeholders, implementing advocacy initiatives at the state and local level, and establishing and nurturing community relationships.

Your Impact

This position makes an impact at AJC by developing and overseeing strategies for enhancing development campaigns, initiatives, and events to secure financial resources to support the agency's mission and activities. Working with autonomy, this position is responsible for identifying, researching, cultivating, engaging, soliciting, and stewarding existing donors and new prospects, managing fundraising events, and serving as a Development leader and subject-matter expert. This position is accountable for expanding the scope and impact of development initiatives, within the Miami and Broward counties.

Your Role

• Develop and implement strategies for building and strengthening AJC’s presence in Broward and Miami, including collaborating with lay leaders, deploying other development staff, building committees, planning parlor meetings, developing a prospect pipeline, facilitating and overseeing outreach and fundraising events, and recruiting for overall AJC programs;
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major philanthropic prospects, with an emphasis on securing gifts of $25,000 to $1,000,000;
• Serve as lead development professional for Broward County, including building an expansion strategy and timeline, guiding the creation of advisory councils, engaging lay leaders and securing new gifts from new donors;
• Manage and coach a team of four development professionals including a development director for Miami, an associate director for Broward County, an associate director for Miami and a development and events coordinator.
• Create and manage a portfolio of major donors/prospects and ensure they remain engaged by connecting them to appropriate local and national opportunities, events, and missions with an emphasis on Broward County;
• Consult, advise, and coordinate major gift strategies with the Regional Director, Director of Development, Miami, Director, Regional Operations, as well as with National Development;
• Utilize all tools for an effective major gifts process including targeted parlor meetings, solicitation strategies, and moves management;
• Promote local AJC Miami and Broward and national programs to foster donor engagement and support, including donor recognition societies, missions, leadership development programs and AJC’s annual Global Forum;
• Initiate planned giving opportunities, including coordinating follow-up with AJC’s national planned giving office, and identifying and enrolling planned giving prospects;
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Supervisory Role

Medium office/team of 4-7

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 12 years of related work experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
• Committed to AJC’s core values: respect, teamwork, integrity, excellence, and accountability
• Demonstrates professionalism and high standards of conduct
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
• Excellent public speaking skills with various audiences and the media
• Knowledge and comfort with all aspects of fundraising, including event-based fundraising (ability to conceive and execute events), major gifts, one-on-one solicitation, cultivation, and prospect research.
• Knowledge and experience fundraising within Broward County.
• Experience with major donor management and direct solicitations.
• Experience working closely with lay leaders and leadership development and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability and desire to work with colleagues to build consensus around fundraising strategies and tactics.
• A collaborative approach to working with local and national colleagues to maximize the effectiveness of projects and programs.
• Ability to look at a challenge from a variety of perspectives and develop creative approaches.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills with the capacity to comfortably handle a large work volume.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast pace and changing environment.
• Able to work occasional evenings and weekends, and to travel occasionally;
• Sense of humor and strong desire to add to a culture of collaboration and feedback;
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or equivalent fundraising software, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office / Excel.

Physical Demands

Office employees:
• Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

Disclaimers

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute a contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Compensation

Salary range is $170,000 to $180,000 dependent on relevant experience.

Benefits

Regular Full-time employee benefits:
• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 vacation days per year, that increases with continued employment
• Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays)
• Hybrid work schedule
• 403(b) participation, after one year of employment
• Transit plan
*After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met

Ready to Apply

Please submit your application to: https://ajchr.wufoo.com/forms/w1ba3kjq0r6tssy/

AJC is an equal opportunity employer.