Director
Apply NowCompany: AIPAC
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Summary: Our New York office is looking for our next Director to significantly grow financial support for AIPAC and pro-Israel candidates for our Woman's Division. Directors make a direct impact on strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship in three ways: 1) by cultivating and increasing the political commitments of existing AIPAC members and 2) by increasing the financial support to AIPAC from existing members and 3) by inspiring pro-Israel Americans to join as significant financial supporters of AIPAC, including directly supporting pro-Israel Members of Congress and candidates. A successful Director has a proven track record in sales, client relations, political fundraising, or another field that showcases your ability to build strong relationships, close deals, and grow revenue.
Detailed Duties
The Director will be measured against effective execution of the following tasks and responsibilities:
Create and execute a development plan aimed at increasing support for pro-Israel political candidates and growing AIPAC's revenue through high level solicitations, donor cultivation and stewardship
Build and sustain strong, personal relationships with current high-level donors in your portfolio and inspire them to increase their investment in our work to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit new donors to commit significant resources toward pro-Israel candidates and AIPAC.
Solicit current AIPAC donors to fulfill their political commitments on behalf of pro-Israel candidates and Members of Congress
Meet quarterly and annual retention, upgrade and acquisition goals for pro-Israel politics and AIPAC
Identify, recruit and develop lay leadership for local political leadership roles
Provide timely political and policy updates that inform and inspire people to become more involved in pro-Israel politics and AIPAC
Maintain and update Salesforce CRM to ensure the most accurate and timely information is included including campaign projects and logging individual activities/communications, and meetings.
Qualifications/Skills:
Intense passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, as well as knowledge of issues related to Israel, the Middle East and American politics
A minimum of 5 years work experience in political fundraising/sales/fundraising or a related field with a successful track record of achieving and exceeding goals
Exceptional people skills and the ability to form close, personal relationships with current and prospective AIPAC members
Work efficiently under pressure; meet deadlines; demonstrate strategic thinking and good decision-making, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit
An understanding and appreciation for AIPAC's bipartisan, single-issue approach
Self-motivated and highly driven and able to work independently, in addition to working with your colleagues to meet goals and objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Salesforce CRM, Outreach.io or other similar tools are a plus
Bachelor's degree preferred or commensurate experience
AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $100,000.00 and $150,000.00 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate's skills and experience match the role's requirements. AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees' overall total compensation package. We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three. AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.
Posting Instructions:
Please provide a cover letter with a resume to be considered. Incomplete applications with missing documentation will not be considered.
If applying for more than one position, please use the 'Attachment' function to attach a position-specific cover letter.
Please use your legal names when completing the employment application (No nicknames).
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Detailed Duties
The Director will be measured against effective execution of the following tasks and responsibilities:
Create and execute a development plan aimed at increasing support for pro-Israel political candidates and growing AIPAC's revenue through high level solicitations, donor cultivation and stewardship
Build and sustain strong, personal relationships with current high-level donors in your portfolio and inspire them to increase their investment in our work to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship.
Identify, cultivate, and solicit new donors to commit significant resources toward pro-Israel candidates and AIPAC.
Solicit current AIPAC donors to fulfill their political commitments on behalf of pro-Israel candidates and Members of Congress
Meet quarterly and annual retention, upgrade and acquisition goals for pro-Israel politics and AIPAC
Identify, recruit and develop lay leadership for local political leadership roles
Provide timely political and policy updates that inform and inspire people to become more involved in pro-Israel politics and AIPAC
Maintain and update Salesforce CRM to ensure the most accurate and timely information is included including campaign projects and logging individual activities/communications, and meetings.
Qualifications/Skills:
Intense passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship, as well as knowledge of issues related to Israel, the Middle East and American politics
A minimum of 5 years work experience in political fundraising/sales/fundraising or a related field with a successful track record of achieving and exceeding goals
Exceptional people skills and the ability to form close, personal relationships with current and prospective AIPAC members
Work efficiently under pressure; meet deadlines; demonstrate strategic thinking and good decision-making, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit
An understanding and appreciation for AIPAC's bipartisan, single-issue approach
Self-motivated and highly driven and able to work independently, in addition to working with your colleagues to meet goals and objectives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Salesforce CRM, Outreach.io or other similar tools are a plus
Bachelor's degree preferred or commensurate experience
AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $100,000.00 and $150,000.00 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate's skills and experience match the role's requirements. AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees' overall total compensation package. We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three. AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.
Posting Instructions:
Please provide a cover letter with a resume to be considered. Incomplete applications with missing documentation will not be considered.
If applying for more than one position, please use the 'Attachment' function to attach a position-specific cover letter.
Please use your legal names when completing the employment application (No nicknames).
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.