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Job Description
Job Title:
Associate Development Officer Location:
New York/New Jersey Hybrid Remote About Us:
Founded in 1982, ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel is the country's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to treating and transforming the lives of troubled and at-risk youth. The 15,000 young people we serve annually face-to-face and online deal with tremendous challenges, such as domestic violence, substance abuse, neglect, bullying, homelessness and prostitution. ELEM works with secular and religious Jews; Christian and Muslim Arabs, including Bedouins; immigrants, including those from the Former Soviet Union and Ethiopia; and the LGBT community, most of whom live on the streets and will not seek help from traditional social service groups. ELEM's hundreds of professionals and thousands of volunteers don't wait for referrals to treat these youth but seek them out on their turf — on the streets, in schools, on the Internet and at bars and nightclubs.
Job Description:
Development:
Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with new and existing donors and prospects, while developing solicitation on experience through partnership with the CEO. Actively conduct outreach through calls, emails, and meetings to engage new donors and prospects. Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects, developing strategies to strengthen engagement and increase giving. Support the development and execution of creative fundraising strategies to help achieve annual revenue goals. Organize and participate in events, meetings, and donor visits to build awareness and engagement. Engage prospective donors through face-to-face and virtual meetings, events, and personalized outreach to foster meaningful relationships. Identify and nurture prospective and current donors as potential board members, committee members, and chapter members. Maintain consistent cadence of donor meetings and relationship-building activities.
Strategic Planning and Execution:
In partnership with the CEO, support and execute creative fundraising campaigns. Collaborate with the CEO on donor cultivation strategies, solicitations, and relationship development, with increasing ownership over time. Partner with board members and volunteers to leverage their networks to expand our donor base. Assist in identifying opportunities to upgrade donors, reactivate lapsed donors, and move supporters through the donor pipeline.
Collaboration and Leadership:
Work closely with our communications, grants, and operations team to create customized proposals and impactful donor materials. Represent American Friends of ELEM at events and donor gatherings, effectively conveying the organization's goals and impact. Serve as an ambassador for ELEM by developing relationships with community partners, synagogues, and prospective supporters
Donor Stewardship and Reporting:
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of donor interactions and related data through DonorPerfect. Become proficient with DonorPerfect to provide best practices related to fundraising reports, projections, and updates on progress toward goals. Steward long-term donor relationships to enhance engagement and sustain support. Maintain accurate donor records and ensure timely acknowledgments. Track donor movement, next steps, and engagement strategies to support portfolio growth.
Prospect Development and Cultivation:
Actively seek opportunities to identify and qualify new donors for inclusion in ELEM's fundraising pipeline. Collaborate with the CEO and board to engage volunteers, community leaders, and philanthropic partners in fundraising activities. Conduct discovery outreach to build relationships with new prospects and help create a sustainable pipeline of future major donors.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred 2-4 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, sales, donor relations, community engagement, business development, or a similar externally facing role Strong written and verbal communication skills Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines Experience with CRM systems preferred Proficiency in
Microsoft Office Preferred Characteristics:
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills Self-starter with strong follow-through and accountability Comfortable communicating with donors, sponsors, and community stakeholders Resourceful and proactive Passion for Israel and mission-driven work Excitement to grow professionally within fundraising and nonprofit leadership
Salary Range:
$60,000-$65,000 annually
Location:
In-office / Jersey City, NJ / hybrid
Reports To:
CEO Why join American Friends of ELEM? This is an opportunity to join a growing organization at a crucial time. As an Associate Development Officer, you will play an integral role in shaping the organization's future, helping us deepen our impact, and transforming the lives of countless youths in Israel.
