AIPAC is a registered domestic lobby whose principal mission is to work with Congress on legislation that strengthens the relationship between the United States and Israel.
Title
Leadership Management Director
Office
New England Regional Office
Roles and Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute an annual development plan, including face-to-face solicitations of major donors
- Upgrade and renew all leadership level gifts
- Aid in the process of identifying, researching and contacting new prospects
- Build strong relationships through attentive donor stewardship, including timely acknowledgement of gifts, regular stewardship meetings, events, educational briefings, and more
- Work with the Boston Area Director to develop AIPAC lay leadership structure
- Identify and train new lay solicitors, based on campaign structure
- Create a leadership path for activists
- Identify and recruit members for national AIPAC programs including Policy Conference, National Summit, and missions
- Encourage pro-Israel political activism. Educate community members regarding the pro-Israel political process
- Speak in public at small and moderate venues to brief the leadership, membership and pro-Israel community regarding developments in Israel and the Middle East
- Work with the Boston Area team on the planning and execution of meetings and events including
- Parlor meetings and congressional caucuses
- Synagogue educational and membership events
- Annual fundraising and recognition events for major donors
- Educational programs
- Outreach events for new prospects and new members
- Open community events
Qualifications
- Experience with fundraising campaigns and major gift solicitation
- Ability to work with AIPAC's diverse lay leadership and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking experience
- Strategic thinking; ability to understand and act upon AIPAC's objectives
- Ability to exercise considerable judgement and discretion
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Knowledge of national politics, the Middle East, pro-Israel political activism, and the Jewish community is desirable
- Experience in Jewish communal and/or other non-profit organizations is desirable
- Bachelor's degree plus work experience in related field
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and other applications
- US Citizenship
Reports to
Boston Area Director
AIPAC is an equal opportunity employer.
