Director of Development Events & Donor Engagement

Boyden Boston | New York, NY, United States

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Posted Date 4/11/2024
Description

The Opportunity:

AJC seeks a passionate senior level fundraising professional to serve as Director of Development Events & Donor Engagement on their National Resource Development team. Working with a Senior Development Director, the Director would lead philanthropic and logistical efforts on an annual Financial Services Fundraising event, and an annual Learned Hand (legal industry) Fundraising event, which raise approximately $3M each year. This position will also provide guidance on fundraising events throughout the organization and work with one of AJC’s International Institute Boards.

The Director must be a genuine relationship-builder and excellent fundraiser who is energized by AJC’s mission and is able to communicate that commitment. They are a smart, high-energy initiator who combines organizational acumen, good judgment, professionalism and keen attention to detail.

The Director of Development does all of this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategies for building and strengthening AJC’s presence in the bankruptcy/restructuring, and legal industries, including researching donors/prospects, building committees, identifying honorees, constructing a fundraising event, managing expenses of those events, recruiting for overall AJC programs, and guaranteeing proper follow up;
     
  • In cooperation with AJC’s leadership, identify and help recruit appropriate honorees for fundraising events in the financial services and legal industries.
     
  • Develop long-term fundraising approaches for AJC by building relationships with donors in the specific industries and engaging them in AJC’s work;
     
  • Act as Development liaison to an International Institute Board (exact Institute to be determined) by providing stewardship to lay leaders, participating in Institute board development and communications, and supporting International Institute colleagues;
     
  • Participate in mission planning with the relevant Institutes;
     
  • Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward annual donors at all levels;
     
  • Liaise with members of marketing, communications and graphic design teams to ensure disciplined and clear messaging at all fundraising events and meetings;
     
  • Support AJC’s Regional Offices by providing expertise on fundraising event best practices;
     
  • Stay informed of industry trends in fundraising events and technology;
     
  • Perform other job-related duties as required.
Duration
Full Time
Categories
Director of Development | Fundraising/Grants/Giving
Job Location
US
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