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Job Title: 06/23/2010 - Development Director Washington Region - American Jewish Committee

Date Last Updated: 6/24/2010
Job ID #: 9220

Role/Job Category: Campaign/Financial Resource Development
Organization Name: American Jewish Committee
Organization Website: www.ajc.org
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Status: Full-Time
Description: The Director of Development in Washington, DC, will be responsible for an increasing annual campaign on behalf of AJC. To achieve higher goals, he/she will be responsible for creating, implementing and directing a successful campaign with particular emphasis on personal solicitations, community and special events (including corporate dinners), and major gifts. He/she will also assist with planned giving, foundation grants, and endowment support and will work to cultivate new leadership development and campaign public relations.
Position Available: 08/01/10
Salary Range: To be determined
Benefits: 
Hospital and medical Insurance
Major Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Social Security
Salary continuance; long-term disability insurance
Dental insurance; 403(b) with employer match

Desired Education Degree/Level: Bachelor's
Jewish Education: Familiarity with Jewish culture, knowledge of major issues of concern to the Jewish community, knowledge of the Washington Jewish community, and experience in and dedication to promoting pluralistic values. Formal Jewish education not required.
Prior Experience: The best candidate will be an experienced development professional with planning and management skills and proven track record of fund raising success with significant experience in corporate and special events, donor cultivation, major gift solicitation and stewardship. Goal-oriented campaign strategist who can create and execute a multi-faceted vision and plan for increased financial resource development results. Successful corporate and community event organizer and planner. Experienced in developing board members and increasing their level of participation in the fundraising process.
Other: The candidate must also be a consummate team player who works effectively with various constituencies; a self-starter who can work independently and collaborate with professional colleagues and volunteer leadership; flexible and creative and strategic thinker able to develop new ways to engage potential and existing donors, create new giving opportunities and programs; outstanding written and oral communication skills; some prior knowledge of, and/or experience with, issues of concern to AJC. Familiarity with the Washington area and demographics is a plus.

Career Level: 5-10 yrs. experience

How To Apply
Contact for Job: Esther F. Schaeffer
Contact Title: Director, Development
Contact Email: schaeffere@ajc.org
Preferred Contact Method: E-mail


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