Associate Director

Job Description

Job Description

Skills and/or Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of 5 years front-line fundraising experience.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written; skill in presenting oneself and communication in a manner that is clear, effective and inspiring.
• Excellent interpersonal diplomatic skills, along with the ability to lead with integrity and inspiration; must be flexible and able to work with volunteer lay leaders.
• Possess high levels of enthusiasm and energy; be self-motivated, organized and able to work well under pressure and handle multiple projects at one time.
• A passion for the FIDF mission and the ability to communicate it and influence others.
• Experience using donor management database systems to maximize fundraising results.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Raiser’s Edge database knowledge a plus, or similar CRM.
• Experience writing and creating engaging newsletters and/or brag sheets for donors.
• Demonstrated experience using social media as a platform to promote and communicate chapter and National events.

• Essential Job Duties:

  • Ability to secure major gifts
  • Primary donor engagement and stewardship of the SNJ-PA community
  • Develop new communities in SNJ-PA..
  • Identify prospective donors through analysis, networking, outreach, and engagement strategies.
  • Develop and cultivate one-to-one relationships with lower, mid, big level donors to increase annual giving.
  • Coordinate fundraising activities including but not limited to community wide events, parlor meetings, etc. 
  • Participate in active solicitation of existing and potential donors according to an annual work plan and fundraising goal.
  • Develop and support a cadre of volunteers to assist with donor solicitation, engagement, and stewardship.
  • Assist with the cultivation of Foundations
  • Develop an online and offline recognition campaign. 
  • Coordinate donor recognition events.
  • Work during some evening and weekend events.
  • Some travel within the area.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.