Required Experience:
Education, Training, and Experience
Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred)
Minimum of 15 years of Development experience with a proven track record of successfully securing six and seven figure major gifts from individual donors, foundations, corporations, etc;
Understanding and deep facility with all facets of the Development process.
Advanced leadership in a major not-for-profit.
Experience in managing and growing a portfolio of donors.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Jewish philanthropic community strongly preferred. Experience with a major Jewish organization is a plus.
Formal education in the areas of philanthropy, nonprofit management and/or Jewish philanthropy preferred.
An understanding of deferred giving vehicles.
Deep expertise working with nonprofit boards and/or foundation boards
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
Committed to AJC’s core values: respect, teamwork, integrity, excellence, and accountability
Strong process skills and the ability to direct, motivate, and develop individuals and/or teams through influence rather than direct reporting line
Strong strategic planning skills with a history of setting and achieving ambitious goals.
Proven experience in budget management and fiscal responsibility
Demonstrates professionalism and highest ethical standards of conduct
Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent facilitation and negotiation skills
Strong organization, execution and project management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
Physical Demands
Office employees:
Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Communicating with others to exchange information
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Disclaimers
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute a contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Compensation
The salary for this position is $195,000 to $215,000 depending on relevant experience and location.
Benefits
Regular Full-time employee benefits:
Medical, vision, and dental plans
Flexible Spending Account options
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 vacation days per year, that increases with continued employment
Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays)
Hybrid work schedule
403(b) participation, after one year of employment
Transit plan
Competitive Paid Parental Leave
After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met
Ready to apply?
AJC is an equal opportunity employer.
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Duties / Expectations:
Vice President and Major Gifts Officer – Development
American Jewish Committee
New York, NY
Hybrid work
$195,000 - $215,000 a year - Full-time
Skills
Do you have experience in Budgeting?
Education
Do you have a Master's degree?
Benefits
403(b)
Parental leave
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Full job description
About AJC
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. From world capitals to college campuses, AJC works with leaders across society to stand up for Israel; confront antisemitism, no matter the source; and uphold the democratic values that unite us. In the wake of Hamas’ October 7 attack—the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust—AJC has mobilized its global network to tackle the unprecedented threats facing world Jewry. Join us. Together, we can shape a new future for Israel and the Jewish people.
Your Department
The Development team strategically plans, organizes, and executes fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for the organization's mission and activities. This includes cultivating strong relationships with donors, executing events, implementing campaigns, and ensuring effective stewardship of contributions. We collaborate with regional offices to support and improve fundraising operations at the local level, expanding the organization's reach and impact.
Your Impact
This role will have a long-lasting impact by creating and implementing a strategy for growth and continued development of the major gift function across the organization, focused on growing support for AJC priority outcome areas.
The position will be accountable to have impact at AJC and to our broader mission by generating increased revenue through major gifts fundraising. The position will also help to organize and improve our systems for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals, foundation donors and other major gifts prospects, with a focus on annual recurring contributions at the $100,000 level and above, as well as special gifts targeted to high priority areas.
Working with wide latitude and autonomy, this position is responsible for identifying, researching, cultivating, engaging, soliciting, and stewarding existing major donors and new prospects, coordinating targeted cultivation events, and serving as a fundraising/development advisor and subject-matter expert to others on the development team.
Your Role
Develop an overarching strategy in conjunction with Development senior leaders to Identify, cultivate and solicit major gift prospects. This will include working with existing donors as well as building new relationships with prospects with high capacity. Building these relationships will be an important part of the position’s impact.
Leverage innovative methods of prospecting, particular new technologies (AI) and other cutting-edge technologies.
Strengthen the commitment of new and existing donors through individual meetings, site visits, phone calls, office visits, special mailings and other relationship-building correspondence and activities.
Strategically partner with Marketing and Communications, and other Development colleagues, on branding efforts to enhance major gifts fundraising.
Conceive, plan, and implement cultivation and fundraising events targeting donors capable of major gifts, including receptions, donor or prospect parlor meetings.
Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with senior lay leaders of the organization.
Accountable for new avenues of major gifts fundraising, including but not limited to prospects outside of the United States.
Partner with the Vice President of Individual Giving on securing major gifts in support of our International Institutes.
Partner with relevant lay leaders to develop strategic vision for the mandate of the Board of Trustees, the fundraising arm of the lay leadership.
Contribute to the ongoing development of tracking systems; maintain accurate, concise and timely records including gifts, pledges, bio data and donor actions within established development systems.
Work with broader development, communications and program staff to develop compelling materials to maximize fundraising results.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of AJC core programs, advocacy and policy positions.
Contribute to development team planning meetings and training, fundraising and organizational strategic planning meetings, as well as regular development, messaging and program meetings.
Actively participate as a contributing member of the full staff and its overall mission.
Supervisory Role
Small office/team of 1-3
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