Senior Associate Director, Long Island

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. 

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! Our workplace is vibrant and dynamic, encouraging bold creativity, ingenuity, and vision.

Essential Job Duties

• Collaborate with the chapter director to design and implement strategies, aimed at expanding the donor base and achieving the chapter's key objectives effectively.
• Identify, cultivate, and engage new donors contributing 5,000 or more annually, focusing on both North Shore and South Shore communities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-capacity donors through personalized outreach, meetings, and tailored engagement opportunities.
• Partner in the planning and actively support the execution of a diverse range of events, including but not limited to the North Shore and South Shore galas.
• Focus on developing untapped areas with high growth potential, such as Woodbury, Dix Hills, West Hempstead and other emerging communities on Long Island.
• Create engagement opportunities to engage new donors and offer impactful experiences for supporters.
• Focus on developing and engaging foundations.

Position Qualifications 

• 8-10 years of proven experience in donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and event coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, or a related field.
• Proven experience in donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and event planning and execution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of proficiency with fundraising software, CRM tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the Long Island community.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge is a plus.

Benefits and compensation 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Early dismal 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 that is 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.