Major Gifts Officer

Job Description

Job Description

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!

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.

JOB RESONSIBILITIES:

• 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

POSITION QUALIFICATAIONS: 

• 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

LOCATION:

• 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.

FIDF is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.