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

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 managing work with moderate, but important impact on the organization's mission and goals. Works with regular oversight to solve moderately complex problems and make moderate and significant decisions.

The incumbent enhances the ability of leaders, Development staff, and other solicitors to successfully acquire support for the organization's activities and programs. This position is responsible for identifying, collecting, organizing, managing, and analyzing information on donors and potential donors of strategic importance to AJC.

Your Role

• Conduct proactive research focused on lead generation to enhance the pool of prospective donors and further the fundraising priorities and goals of AJC
• Identify, investigate, analyze, organize and evaluate information from a variety of sources (electronic and print) to determine the financial capacity, philanthropic interests, and relationship to AJC of the highest-level donors and prospects
• Work with Development colleagues to develop and implement moves management policies and procedures to keep all active portfolios up to date and prioritized. Use Raiser’s Edge to support prospect moves management and assure that a dynamic prospect pipeline moves forward
• Devise strategies for obtaining new prospects to ensure the ongoing development, expansion, and renewal of the prospect database and pipeline. Identify, organize, and maintain prospect information files, both electronic and paper
• Establish and organize regular prospect review meetings for staff and lay leaders in order to manage AJC's prospect pipeline and organize solicitations
• Oversee wealth screening activities of major prospects and maintain guidelines for best practices for wealth management
• Conduct background checks as part of AJC’s due diligence to screen potential event honorees for award consideration to assure AJC’s reputation and integrity

Supervisory Role

Individual contributor

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience and intermediate job skills and 
  knowledge

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
• 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
• Skilled in conducting thorough research
• Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Google Suite applications, and Zoom
• Understanding of how a prospect management program is integrated into the Development function
• Proficient in Raiser's Edge (or similar system), especially use of a prospect management function
• Familiarity with standard prospect research tools such as business directories and internet resources (e.g., Lexis- Nexis, Wealth Engine, Relsci, Hoovers, GuideStar, FC Search and other on-line databases)

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

The salary for this position is $64,000 -$80,000, depending on relevant experience and location.

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/wynm5su1wxqy80/

AJC is an equal opportunity employer.