Area Director - Greater Washington
Summary:
One of America’s most renowned foreign policy organizations is looking for a motivated and energetic person with a proven track record in sales, client relations, politics, fundraising, and/or another field that demonstrates the ability to build strong relationships, close deals, and grow revenue. AIPAC works to keep America strong and our ally Israel secure, and we’re looking for a new development professional to join our Mid-Atlantic team.
The Greater Washington Area Director will help grow pro-Israel advocacy and political activism in one of the largest and most important markets in America. Working closely with AIPAC’s lay leadership, the Area Director is responsible for growing a sizable Annual Campaign and growing participation in the political process within the District of Columbia and its surrounding Maryland suburbs.
If you love Israel, are a seasoned fundraiser, understand politics, possess leadership skills, and you’re supremely motivated this is an exceptional opportunity!
Detailed Duties:
- Create and execute an annual development plan aimed at growing AIPAC’s membership, including: face-to-face solicitations of donors and activists, phone solicitations, in-person meetings and events, donor and activist cultivation and stewardship.
- Manage strategic small and large-scale membership events and briefings aimed at growing AIPAC’s membership.
- Cultivate and recruit new members, donors and activists.
- Develop lay leadership for local and national AIPAC roles.
- Recruit participants for national and local programs.
- In partnership with the Regional Political Director, solicit participation for organized pro-Israel political activity.
- Deliver speeches and briefings on the US-Israel relationship and pro-Israel activism.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship as well as deep knowledge of issues relating to Israel, the Middle East and the U.S.-Israel relationship
- 5 years minimum work experience with fundraising, face-to-face solicitation or sales
- Bachelor's degree preferred or commensurate experience
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Outstanding organizational and management skills
- Knowledge of and experience in the organized Jewish community
- Ability to multitask
- Public speaking skills
- Understanding of the local and national political landscape preferred
Posting Instructions
- Please provide cover letter with resume to be considered.
- If applying for more than one position please use the 'Attachments' function to attach position specific cover letter.
- Please use your legal name when completing the employment application. (No nicknames)
- AIPAC is an equal opportunity employer