About Us

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a humanitarian nonprofit that provides life-changing support for the courageous young men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). We transform their lives through empowering educational, financial, well-being, and cultural initiatives as they protect the State of Israel and her people. Inspired by them, we strive to champion a culture of courage worldwide, ensuring a secure and thriving Israel today and forever.

Whether energized by making a difference in the lives of Israel’s soldiers, wounded veterans, and bereaved families, or by providing hope and life-changing support to a population of diverse ethnicities, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds, FIDF is for you! Our workplace is vibrant and dynamic, encouraging bold creativity, ingenuity, and vision.

Position Summary

The Associate Director for the Long Island Chapter will play a pivotal role in advancing the chapter’s mission by fostering relationships with donors, creating and executing strategies for donor engagement, and supporting the growth and development of the chapter. This position requires a results-driven professional who can manage multiple responsibilities, effectively utilize CRM tools, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals. The Fundraising Manager will focus on the Five Towns and Greater South Shore regions, driving impactful initiatives that elevate the chapter’s presence and impact.

Essential Job Duties

1. Donor Stewardship and Engagement:
   1. Steward existing donors to ensure retention and growth.
   2. Identify, engage, and solicit new donors, with a focus on high-capacity individuals in the Five Towns and Greater South Shore.
   3. Foster and maintain strong relationships with donors through personalized outreach and tailored engagement strategies.
2. Fundraising Operations:
   1. Create and manage pipeline reports to support chapter growth.
   2. Design and manage peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.
   3. Utilize CRM platforms to support donor relationship management and ensure accurate and timely data entry and reporting.
3. Board and Leadership Collaboration:
   1. Work closely with local Board members, providing resources and support for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
   2. Provide timely and accurate reporting to the Chapter Director and local Board members.
4. Event and Program Coordination:
   1. Lead and manage the development and execution of chapter events, outreach activities, and programs.
   2. Implement initiatives to maximize the chapter’s impact across Long Island, focusing on the Five Towns and Greater South Shore.
5. Strategic Support:
   1. Partner with the Chapter Director to design and implement strategies for expanding the donor base and achieving the chapter’s objectives.
   2. Support the achievement of fundraising goals set by the Chapter Director and Regional VP.
6. Public Engagement:
   1. Provide support to the Chapter Director for public presentations, engaging small and large groups of participants, volunteers, and donors.

Position Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven experience in donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and event coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, or a related field.
• Proven experience in donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and event planning and execution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of proficiency with fundraising software, CRM tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the Long Island community, particularly the Five Towns and Greater South Shore, is a plus.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge is a plus.

Benefits and compensation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Early dismal for Shabbat, 403b with employer matching, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, FSA, Jewish and Federal paid holidays, sick days and vacation
• Compensation is commensurate with experience.

FIDF is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.