Associate Director, South Palm​/Boca Raton

Overview

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a fundraising organization transforming the lives of the men and women of the IDF - Israel’s future leaders and society builders. We are fast‑paced, big‑thinking, and performance‑driven, and attract the brightest and most passionate who are professionally driven, personally motivated, and eager to make an impact. 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.

FIDF is currently seeking a full‑time Associate Chapter Director, reporting to the Chapter Director, South Palm Beach and Broward, to support and expand the Chapter for a dynamically expanding non‑profit agency. The focus of this job is on achieving results which are aligned with the larger picture of the organization and its strategic fundraising goals. Initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, is the key to achieving success in this role.

There is an emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups and requires an outgoing, poised, and persuasive communication style. Because the pace of the work is faster than average, the ability to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions is critical. Emphasis is on results, relationship building and effective use of the Organizational systems;

to cultivate or steward gifts from individuals, foundations and planned‑giving.

• Working with the Chapter Director, and team, creating a work plan, setting goals, and implementing plans to steward existing donors to retain and grow
• Create and manage pipeline reports to support chapter growth
• Work with local Board members and serve as a resource to those who engage in prospect/donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Effectively utilize the CRM platform in support of donor relationship management
• Create and manage peer‑to‑peer fundraising campaigns, as needed/requested by donors
• Working as the chapter liaison with the National Development Operations and Marketing for campaign‑related materials including donor gratitude to ensure accuracy and consistency of messaging.
• Manage the planning and implementation of special events for donor recognition and fundraising; design and implement stewardship activities and participate in the creation of a calendar of events for the year.
• Support Office operations - manage, facilitate and implement communications.