What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Principal Gifts & Philanthropic Strategy position at Anti-Defamation League?
Applications & Nominations
Anti-Defamation League has partnered with Evolve Giving Group. For more information about this opportunity or to submit a cover letter and resume, please email:
Sue Sherr-Seitz
Senior Consultant, Talent Services
sue@evolvegg.com
Overview
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all. Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism, and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.
ADL seeks a Senior Director of Principal Gifts & Philanthropic Strategy to build and lead a team as well as design and execute ADL’s principal giving strategy. Successful candidates will have principal giving experience, supervision and team leadership experience and thrive in a fast paced environment. The Senior Director will provide strategic leadership and management for a team of frontline fundraisers who identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward principal gift prospects as well as a prospect researcher and an events professional. Strong candidates will be solutions oriented strategic thinkers with exceptional relationship building skills, who demonstrate a deep understanding of major and principal gifts fundraising, and have a proven track record of securing transformational, high-level gifts ($500,000 ).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a white glove principal gift fundraising strategy that nurtures meaningful partnerships, identifies donors with potential for principal giving opportunities and aligns philanthropic support with organizational priorities and goals
- Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team of principal gifts fundraising professionals
- Support the fundraising efforts of the CEO, Senior Advisor, and other senior executives at ADL
- Promote and lead interdepartmental collaboration among departments (development, marketing and program), aligning messaging and resources for maximum fundraising success
- Collaborate across the organization to identify and prioritize principal gift opportunities and funding priorities
- Oversee the development of solicitation proposals, gift agreements, and donor stewardship plans
- Identify, cultivate and steward a portfolio of individuals, foundations, and corporate donors with the capacity to make principal-level gifts of $500,000
- Manage the ADL Development budget process and monthly variance review
Qualifications & Skills
- 5 years of progressive leadership responsibility in major and principal gift fundraising
- Demonstrated success securing six, seven, and eight-figure gifts
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of principal giving strategy
- Strong management skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team while establishing clear goals and accountability
- Experience working with senior leaders, high net worth individuals and a range of philanthropy professionals
- Adept at analyzing and utilizing data to optimize efforts and results
- Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire, influence and build credibility with diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency using fundraising databases (Salesforce), MS Office applications and online collaboration tools
- Passion for and commitment to advancing the mission and goals of the ADL
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly (up to 25% of the time) and work some nights and weekends as needed
Compensation Range
$230,000 - $240,000
ADL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.
View the job description here: Senior Director, Principal Gifts & Philanthropic Strategy - Evolve Giving Group
Applications & Nominations
Anti-Defamation League has partnered with Evolve Giving Group. For more information about this opportunity or to submit a cover letter and resume, please email:
Sue Sherr-Seitz
Senior Consultant, Talent Services
sue@evolvegg.com
Salary : $230,000 - $240,000
