Regional Development Associate, DC

Regional Development Associate

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!

Position Summary:

FIDF is currently seeking a full-time Regional Development Associate, reporting to the Regional VP, to support and expand the region for a dynamically expanding non-profit agency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Steward existing donors.
• 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 and maintain data in support decision making and prospect management.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to Chapter Director and local Board members.
• Create and manage peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.
• Provide support to Senior Operations Manager for public presentations to engage small or large groups of participants, volunteers, and donors.
• Find and secure new donors >$1,800.
• Plan and execute events to drive awareness and engagement in FIDF.

Job Characteristics:

• Sense of urgency for goal achievement and managing varied activities.
• Results focus, innovative and creative problem solving.
• Relationship building focused on achieving results.
• Engage commitment of others.
• Confident, enthusiastic, persuasive influencer, stimulates others to action.
• Accountability for results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university preferred.
• Minimum of 1-year sales or fundraising experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications required and experience using CRM tools, with Raiser's Edge experience preferred.
• Experience using MS PowerPoint and creation of presentations for group and individual meetings.
• Ability to travel locally required.
• Occasional evening and working on Sundays required.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Early dismisal 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.