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 New Jersey community
- Develop new communities in New Jersey..
- 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.
- 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.
- FIDF is an equal opportunity employer 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.

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