Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

Director, Affinity Groups

New York City, NY (On-site)

$150K/yr – $170K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive donor development for FIDF’s affinity groups by shaping annual fundraising and stewardship plans, managing key relationships, and building lay leadership partnerships through targeted events and cross-team collaboration.

  • Own donor cultivation, stewardship, and portfolio management to meet cross-vertical fundraising goals.
  • Coordinate with volunteers and partners to create engaging donor experiences and regional events that reinforce giving momentum.
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure messaging, branding, and program alignment with the organization’s mission.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Leadership & Fundraising Strategy Across Affinity Groups
  • Work with the team to lead, develop, implement, and manage short- and long-term giving goals and strategies for the affinity groups in alignment with FIDF’s mission and fundraising priorities.
  • Create annual work plans, set measurable goals, and implement donor stewardship strategies in accordance with expectations set by manager(s) and the national team.
  • Support and help advance potential Women’s Mission trips as part of engagement and fundraising strategy.
  • Achieve assigned fundraising and engagement goals through donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Donor Relations & Prospect Management
  • Serve as the primary relationship manager for an assigned portfolio of donors.
  • Research, identify, and develop new prospects; cultivate and steward donors at all giving levels.
  • Design and implement customized stewardship plans, including donor recognition and engagement activities.
  • Maintain accurate prospect and donor information using FIDF’s prospect management database.
  • Volunteer & Lay Leadership Engagement
  • Identify, recruit, and partner with lay leaders, organizations, businesses, and firms to strengthen the Affinity Groups’ initiatives.
  • Build community support for FIDF by maintaining relationships with partner organizations, businesses, and individuals.
  • Work closely with volunteer leadership to support peer-to-peer fundraising and engagement efforts.
  • Events & Programming
  • Coordinate and support regional events, including Affinity group dinners, parlor meetings, community events, and the Women’s Annual Luncheon.
  • Manage the planning and implementation of special events focused on donor recognition, stewardship, and fundraising.
  • Create and maintain an annual calendar of Affinity Group events.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure events align with FIDF branding, messaging, and operational standards.
  • Collaboration & Communication Direction/Execution? Actually: Collaboration & Communication
  • Work effectively with FIDF colleagues across National departments and Northeast Regional staff to provide support and value to the team.
  • Collaborate on campaign-related materials, including donor communications, billing, acknowledgments, and event materials, ensuring accuracy and consistency of messaging.
  • Represent FIDF professionally at events and community engagements.
  • Leadership, Reporting & Administration
  • Mentor, train, and support the professional development of direct report(s).
  • Provide requested reports and updates; collaborate closely with manager(s) and the regional team on progress and strategy.
  • Ensure compliance with FIDF policies, procedures, and development best practices.
  • Assume other responsibilities as requested.
  • Lay Leadership
  • Maintain clear, consistent communication with lay leaders, ensuring they have the information and support needed for the Chapter’s success.
  • Create/partner a local Board which will serve as a key resource in donor/prospect cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
  • Provide timely, accurate reporting to the Regional Vice President and lay leaders to support strategic decision-making.
  • Have a sincere and genuine commitment to FIDF’s mission - supporting the soldiers, families, and veterans of the Israel Defense Forces - is essential to success in the Chapter Director role.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university.
  • Minimum 5-7 years sales or fundraising experience.
  • History of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving fundraising results.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications required and experience using CRM tools, with Raisers Edge experience preferred.
  • Ability to travel locally required.
  • Occasional international travel to Israel as well as evening and working on Sunday required.
Nice-to-have
  • Understanding of local Jewish community not required, but preferred.
  • Raisers Edge experience preferred.
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.