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!
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.
For more information on Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, please visit FIDF’s website
About You
FIDF is searching for a sincere, committed, and focused professional to join our Development Department as a Chapter Director in the Maryland area.
- You are deeply passionate about Israel, the culture, and dedicated to FIDF’s mission.
- Productive: Efficient in getting tasks done
- Collaborative: A team player focused on the greater good
- Adaptable: Quick learner, ready to embrace future changes
- Creative: Committed to delivering the best creative work possible
About The Role
The Chapter Director is responsible for managing a significant portfolio of donors, which includes individual, corporate, and foundation prospects. He/she 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 director will provide leadership in the area of staff collaboration as well as strategic planning concerning donors.
Essential Job Duties
- Coordinate and execute the annual fundraising plan.
- Identify, research, cultivate, and personally solicit a portfolio of donors in Baltimore and Central/Eastern, Maryland.
- 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.
- Identify, recruit and steward local lay leaders.
- Research and develop prospects and cultivate and maintain relationships.
- Coordinate chapter events, including the annual Gala Dinner, parlor meetings, community events, and potential Mission trips.
- Work on maintaining and increasing the effectiveness of the Baltimore Chapter Board.
- Assume other responsibilities as needed.
- Reports to the Vice President of the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
- 7 - 10 years of fundraising experience.
- Knowledge of Baltimore and Central/Eastern Maryland communities, Jewish community, culture, traditions, Jewish Communal Services, Israel, and current events.
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite of Products, Raiser’s Edge a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to travel locally required. Occasional international travel to Israel as well as evening and working on Sundays required
Benefits
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.
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please visit https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=70e9e037-23ea-4c8d-aaa6-ec37cde3c3a6&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US
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.