What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Virginia position at Friends of the Israel Defense Forces?
Job Description
Job Description
About Us
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a humanitarian nonprofit that provides life-changing support for the courageous young men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). We transform their lives through empowering educational, financial, well-being, and cultural initiatives as they protect the State of Israel and her people. Inspired by them, we strive to champion a culture of courage worldwide, ensuring a secure and thriving Israel today and forever.
Our community of supporters and staff are passionate, courageous, and impactful. Our work is driven by core values that transcend gender, age, political leanings, nationality, and religion. Our vital mission and breadth of programs resonate with a diverse array of supporters – all are welcome!
FIDF spans 23 chapters across the United States, proudly offering a variety of innovative programs and opportunities. Our workplace is vibrant and dynamic, encouraging bold creativity, ingenuity, and vision. We’re searching for new talent to contribute to our mission and team.
About You
You are mission-driven with a broad range of interests, solid technical aptitude, and an eagerness to contribute and grow. You have a can-do attitude, a customer-service approach, and enjoy working collaboratively. You have initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results.
You are willing to take risks and are not afraid to ask for help. You have the interest and flexibility to travel regularly to multiple communities to build our brand and establish an FIDF identity in new and underserved communities. You seek a caring team culture that supports not only investing in our donor relationships but also in the strong connections among staff who are the root of our success. You are excited to work with our Regional and National teams to elevate each other’s work.
About the Role
Welcome to the MidAtlantic Regional Team! You are part of the fastest-growing region of FIDF. We represent entrepreneurial Zionism for the Diaspora! The Virginia Chapter Assoicate Director is responsible for managing a significant portfolio of donors, which includes individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
This professional will identify, research, and form a strategic solicitation plan and will maintain a personal relationship with donors to maximize their charitable and volunteer involvement. In addition, the Associate Director will provide leadership in the area of lay leadership partnership and staff collaboration as well as strategic planning concerning donors. Together with a supportive team, the chapter director will focus on results that are aligned with the MidAtlantic Region’s annual multimillion-dollar goals and will deeply educate and engage community members in the work of FIDF.
We are invested in strengthening ties to Israel and the IDF by building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups and requires an outgoing, poised, and persuasive communication style.
Emphasis is on results, relationship building and effective use of the organizational systems; to cultivate or steward gifts from, individuals and foundations.
Essential Job Duties
Coordinate and execute the annual fundraising plan for VA Chapter.
Identify, research, cultivate, and personally solicit a major donor and prospect portfolio for all constituents in Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia; all donors whose accounts fall under the VA Chapter.
Develop and maintain a personal relationship as an account manager to maximize and strategically plan for all development opportunities through both ongoing FIDF events and individualized approaches.
Travel across the VA, NC, and WV communities to develop personal and lasting relationships and to bring FIDF experiences to those communities.
Identify and recruit local lay leaders and create a pipeline for participation.
Partner with the local leaders and committee members to deepen the footprint of FIDF in the VA and to establish a meaningful FIDF footproint in North Carolina communities and additional communities served by the VA Chapter.
Research and develop prospects and cultivate and maintain relationships.
Coordinate or support as assigned, regional and chapter events, including the annual Gala Diner, parlor meetings, community events, and potential Mission trips.
Work with VP to establish a meaningful leadership model for the chapter that effectively supports the growth across all the communities served by the VA Chapter.
Create reoccurring gifts from donors using annual giving levels.
Assume other responsibilities as needed.
Supervisory duties of at least one team member
Reports to the Vice President of the MidAtlantic Region.
The Virginia Chapter Associate Director needs to have a sincere and genuine interest in the importance of FIDF’s mission of supporting soldiers, families, and veterans of the Israel Defense Forces.
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 Please send a cover letter and resume to hr@fidf.org with the job title in the subject line.
