Director, San Francisco Bay Area
$130,000–$130,000 year
HybridSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Create and execute a development plan to increase support for pro-Israel political candidates and grow AIPAC's revenue through high-level solicitations, donor cultivation, and stewardship. Build and sustain strong relationships with current high-level donors while identifying and soliciting new donors to commit significant resources. Meet quarterly and annual retention, upgrade, and acquisition goals for pro-Israel politics and AIPAC. Solicit current donors to fulfill their political commitments on behalf of pro-Israel candidates and Members of Congress. Identify, recruit, and develop lay leadership for local political roles. Provide timely political and policy updates to inspire involvement. Maintain and update Salesforce CRM to ensure accurate information on campaign projects and activities. Work remotely two days a week with office presence three days.
Required Qualifications
- Intense passion for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship
- knowledge of issues related to Israel, the Middle East and American politics
- A minimum of 7 years work experience in political fundraising/sales/fundraising or a related field
- successful track record of achieving and exceeding goals
- Exceptional people skills
- ability to form close, personal relationships with current and prospective AIPAC members
- Work efficiently under pressure
- meet deadlines
- demonstrate strategic thinking
- good decision-making
- entrepreneurial spirit
- An understanding and appreciation for AIPAC's bipartisan, single-issue approach
- Self-motivated
- highly driven
- able to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Salesforce CRM, Outreach.io or other similar tools
- Bachelor's degree
- proven track record in sales, client relations, political fundraising, or another field that showcases your ability to build strong relationships, close deals, and grow revenue
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