[Hiring] Major Gifts Officer @Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)

Role Description

The Major Gifts Officer for New England 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 growth and development. This position requires a results-driven professional who can manage multiple responsibilities, effectively utilize CRM tools, and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve fundraising goals.

• Support New England team with implementation of expansion strategies for achieving chapter’s objectives and fundraising goals
• Steward existing donors for retention and growth through personalized outreach, meetings, and tailored engagement opportunities
• Identify, cultivate and solicit donors, with a focus on new communities and foundations
• Work closely with Executive Director to develop emerging and untapped markets, including lay lead committees for key groups
• Assist with planning and execution of a diverse range of events across New England
• Occasional evening/weekend programming

Qualifications

• 5+ years of demonstrated success in fundraising, stewardship and event planning/coordination
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and discretion
• High-level proficiency with fundraising software, CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus
• Familiarity with the New England community preferred

Requirements

• Remote work but candidates should live in the Greater Boston Area
• Regional (New England) travel for meetings and/or events on weekdays and some weekends

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Early dismissal 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