Do you want to work at the intersection of politics, Middle East policy and fundraising? Does a rapidly expanding organization that is changing the way people think and talk about Israel and U.S. policy in the Middle East interest you?
J Street seeks a development professional with a background in fundraising
as well as politics and/or the organized Jewish community to serve as the Deputy Regional Director for the Midwest region. S/He will create a plan in conjunction with the Regional Director to drive annual operating and PAC fundraising goals for the Midwest region. This plan will include regional fundraising events and work with the national development team on national special projects .
The Deputy Regional Director should be a skilled communicator, highly organized, a self-starter and comfortable working in a team environment, preferably with a fundraising background.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Regional Director is responsible for creating and executing the plan to renew operating and political support and close new sources of funding within the region. S/He is part of both a regional team focused on cultivating local leadership and political strength, and a national development team charged with raising the requisite operating and PAC targets on an annualized basis.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Working with the Regional Director to create a development strategy to map out regional objectives and set plans to meet or exceed long term fundraising plans.
• Meeting and communicating regularly with J Street supporters in the region.
• Managing relationships with campaigns of endorsed candidates to coordinate political fundraising.
• Working closely with the Regional Director to manage significant relationships, particularly around solicitation.
• Increasing current donors' financial support to J Street;
• Mapping out supporters' social networks to better understand J Street's base of support and identify areas of growth.
• Planning and implementing high impact donor and prospect events in the region.
• Working cross functionally within the region to involve donors in building the organization's political strength.
Desired Skills and Characteristics
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
• Proven track record as an individual major-gifts fundraiser (for gifts of
$1,000+);
• A minimum of 2-3 years working in progressively responsible positions for a non-profit, advocacy or political organization or campaign; Applicants with more significant experience will be considered and the position can be adapted to provide greater responsibility commensurate with their background.
• Superb communications skills – verbal and written;
• Personally engaging and eager to work with leaders and staff, able to build and cultivate relationships with a broad range of activists, leaders, and community contacts.
• Comfortable working with top-level business and civic leaders;
• Highly organized, able to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Eager to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and goal-driven environment.
• Outgoing and positive attitude.
• Experience managing fundraising events.
• A strong commitment to J Street's mission, including: Support for a secure, Jewish and democratic future for Israel, and advocating an active U.S. leadership role to help achieve a two-state solution.
• Ability to clearly communicate J Street's positions on policy matters.
Organization
J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans working for the future of Israel as the democratic homeland of the Jewish people. The organization believes that preserving Israel's Jewish and democratic character depends on achieving a two-state solution, resulting in a Palestinian state living alongside Israel in peace and security.
Launched in 2008 with four staff members and a limited budget, J Street is now a $7 million organization with a national staff of 50. The organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, and employs staff in 10 cities including Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Florida, Philadelphia and Tel Aviv.
J Street focuses its work in three main areas: (1) Advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace policies in Congress, the media and the Jewish community; (2) Endorsing and raising money for federal candidates who share J Street's agenda; and (3) Educating the public and raising awareness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the two- state solution.
The J Street family of organizations is comprised of:
J Street, a 501(c)(4) organization and registered lobby that seeks to complement the work of existing organizations and individuals that share J Street's agenda through lobbying and advocacy efforts.
JStreetPAC, the largest pro-Israel political action committee in the U.S. and the first PAC formed to endorse and raise money for federal candidates who champion pro-Israel, pro-peace policies, including a two-state solution. In 2014, JStreetPAC distributed a record high of $2.4 million to 95 endorsed candidates, which led to 78 electoral victories.
The J Street Education Fund (JSEF), a legally independent 501(c)(3) organization that works to open up the conversation on Israel in the American Jewish community, educate Americans and elected officials about the urgent need for a two-state solution and organize Americans in support of active U.S. leadership to achieve this objective. JSEF's operations include its national field, J Street U, rabbinic and educational programs.
Compensation and Hours
Salary for this position will be commensurate with skills and experience. Duties may fluctuate based on J Street event and staff travel schedules. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid time off on federal and Jewish holidays, health and dental insurance, company paid life insurance, 401k and flexible spending account.
To Apply for the Position
This position is available immediately. Interested candidates should submit by e-mail: 1) A cover letter that explains why you are interested and qualified; 2) A resume; and 3) A list of three references to resumes@jstreet.org with "Midwest Deputy Regional Director" in the subject line.
J Street is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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