Director, Advancement and Engagement
Global Jewish Advocacy, New York, NY, United States
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. We create trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thriving.
With an unparalleled reach spanning six continents, AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries through 40 offices and dozens of partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide. Wherever the Jewish people and Israel need us, AJC is there—empowering leaders in government, education, partner communities, and the private sector to counter antisemitism and act as allies.
The challenges we face are global. AJC is leading the global response. Join us.
Your Department The Development team strategically plans, organizes, and executes fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for the organization's mission and activities. This includes cultivating strong relationships with donors, executing events, implementing campaigns, and ensuring effective stewardship of contributions. We collaborate with regional offices to support and improve fundraising operations at the local level, expanding the organization's reach and impact.
Your Impact This position makes an impact at AJC by planning, overseeing, and developing work with significant impact on the organization's mission and goals; manages a small team. Works with significant latitude to solve complex problems and make strategically important decisions impacting the department.
The incumbent develops and oversees strategies for enhancing development campaigns, initiatives, and events to secure financial resources to support the agency's mission and activities, typically within an assigned Region. 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 advisor and subject‑matter expert. This position is accountable for expanding the scope and impact of development initiatives.
Your Role
Lead the development and execution of the assigned region's/department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans
Develop, oversee, and facilitate fundraising campaigns, programs, events, and initiatives
Identify, research, cultivate, engage, solicit, and steward existing donors and new prospects
Collaborate with and manage the work of Boards, committees, task forces, or working groups
Manage and mentor assigned team staff, if relevant
Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and Development initiatives
Oversee and maintain accurate financial records and budgets for development-related programs and events
Create reports and analyze department activities, metrics, and impact
Advise, and support assigned Departments or Regional Offices with development strategies, activities, initiatives, and processes
Develop relationships with and engage strategic contacts, groups, and organizations
Design and disseminate reports and marketing resources to cultivate donor interest and secure funding
Specific to This Role
Strong ties to the Long Island philanthropic community preferred.
Being on a team of three, the individual will have an all-hands-on deck mentality and be willing to assist in all aspects of the region's growth.
At certain times of the year, like our annual fundraising event, there are increased administrative tasks, which are divided amongst the team.
Education, Training, and Experience Bachelor's degree
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
Committed to AJC’s core values: respect, accountability, integrity, innovation, and collaboration
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Demonstrates financial literacy and the ability to contribute to the fiscal health of the organization
Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook), Google Suite applications, and Zoom
Ability to direct, motivate, and develop individuals and/or teams
Physical Demands
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 The salary for this position is $140,000 to $155,000 depending on relevant experience and location.
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)
403(b) participation, after one year of employment
*After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met
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With an unparalleled reach spanning six continents, AJC engages leaders in more than 110 countries through 40 offices and dozens of partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide. Wherever the Jewish people and Israel need us, AJC is there—empowering leaders in government, education, partner communities, and the private sector to counter antisemitism and act as allies.
The challenges we face are global. AJC is leading the global response. Join us.
Your Department The Development team strategically plans, organizes, and executes fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for the organization's mission and activities. This includes cultivating strong relationships with donors, executing events, implementing campaigns, and ensuring effective stewardship of contributions. We collaborate with regional offices to support and improve fundraising operations at the local level, expanding the organization's reach and impact.
Your Impact This position makes an impact at AJC by planning, overseeing, and developing work with significant impact on the organization's mission and goals; manages a small team. Works with significant latitude to solve complex problems and make strategically important decisions impacting the department.
The incumbent develops and oversees strategies for enhancing development campaigns, initiatives, and events to secure financial resources to support the agency's mission and activities, typically within an assigned Region. 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 advisor and subject‑matter expert. This position is accountable for expanding the scope and impact of development initiatives.
Your Role
Lead the development and execution of the assigned region's/department's strategy, goals, objectives, and action plans
Develop, oversee, and facilitate fundraising campaigns, programs, events, and initiatives
Identify, research, cultivate, engage, solicit, and steward existing donors and new prospects
Collaborate with and manage the work of Boards, committees, task forces, or working groups
Manage and mentor assigned team staff, if relevant
Leverage resources to help build awareness of and support for the AJC and Development initiatives
Oversee and maintain accurate financial records and budgets for development-related programs and events
Create reports and analyze department activities, metrics, and impact
Advise, and support assigned Departments or Regional Offices with development strategies, activities, initiatives, and processes
Develop relationships with and engage strategic contacts, groups, and organizations
Design and disseminate reports and marketing resources to cultivate donor interest and secure funding
Specific to This Role
Strong ties to the Long Island philanthropic community preferred.
Being on a team of three, the individual will have an all-hands-on deck mentality and be willing to assist in all aspects of the region's growth.
At certain times of the year, like our annual fundraising event, there are increased administrative tasks, which are divided amongst the team.
Education, Training, and Experience Bachelor's degree
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
Committed to AJC’s core values: respect, accountability, integrity, innovation, and collaboration
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening)
Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Demonstrates financial literacy and the ability to contribute to the fiscal health of the organization
Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook), Google Suite applications, and Zoom
Ability to direct, motivate, and develop individuals and/or teams
Physical Demands
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 The salary for this position is $140,000 to $155,000 depending on relevant experience and location.
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)
403(b) participation, after one year of employment
*After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met
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