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Midwest Assistant Regional Director (Fundraiser)

Position Title: Assistant Regional Director

Reports to: Senior Director for New England and the Midwest

Start Date: Jan 3, 2022

Multiple Locations: Ideally Chicago but Cleveland is also possible

Are you interested in joining an organization that is changing the way people think and talk about Israel and U.S. Middle East policy?    Responsibilities The Assistant Regional Director (ARD) will be a key member of a seven-person team responsible for engaging leadership, stewarding donors, and enhancing J Streets presence in New England and the Midwest (this position will focus on Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio). The ARD is responsible for creating and executing plans that grow the organization’s leadership ranks and raise operating and political funds.

Specific responsibilities include:

Development

Cultivate and manage relationships with existing donors, with an eye toward maintaining and increasing their financial support; Identify new sources of funding through prospect research; Cultivate donors for longer-term growth, multi-year and planned giving; Plan and implement high-impact donor and prospect events in the region that both raise new funds and expand J Street’s network of leaders; Engage donors in our political, advocacy and communal efforts.

Relationship Steward

Identify, develop and empower leaders in key cities in the region who will drive J Street’s mission;  Keep and maintain regional data so it is accurate and current Chapter Stewardship Develop or maintain 1-3 successful, effective chapters in the Mountain West and develop an annual plan for each chapter with chapter leaders; Make chapters a home for the broader J Street community through regular meetings for chapter leaders and small and large-scale strategic programming that furthers the organization’s goals.

Required and Desired Skills and Characteristics

Ideal candidates for these positions will have a background in fundraising as well as politics and/or the Jewish community. However, this position could also be an outstanding opportunity for a talented, motivated individual to learn these skills and lead strategic engagement efforts for an organization whose influence and reach are growing enormously year to year. Applicants should have a demonstrated track record in the following required skills:

 

Relevant Experience:

5 plus years experience in a relevant field such as donor relations and fundraising, issue advocacy, volunteer management, and/or political organizing, among others.

Ability to clearly communicate and commitment to J Street’s positions and policies as well as superb communication skills at large – written and verbal

Personally engaging and eager to work with leaders, donors, and staff; able to build and cultivate relationships with a broad range of community contacts

Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as in a team

Willingness to travel regionally and holding a valid driver’s license

 

Additional desired qualifications include:

Background in fundraising and development work, making financial asks and organizing fundraising events

Experience in community or political organizing Familiarity with the region and the respective congressional delegations.

Event management experience

Comfort with basic data management

Background on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and understanding how the conflict plays out in American politics

 

More about J Street

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 and a limited budget, J Street is now a $10 million organization with a national staff of more than 70. The organization is headquartered in Washington, DC, employing staff in 8 cities including Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Tel Aviv. The New York office is the largest regional office (outside of DC), housing both regional and national staff. 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.

 

Compensation

This is a full-time position, with occasional work outside traditional work hours on an as-needed basis. The salary is $61,000-$65,000. Per J Street’s Collective Bargaining Agreement, pay and title are commensurate with experience and according to pay bands outlined in our CBA.  Our comprehensive benefits package includes unlimited personal time off, sick leave, generous parental and family leave, paid time off on many federal and Jewish holidays, health and dental insurance, company-paid life insurance, a 401k program including an employer match, commuter benefits, and a flexible spending account.

J Street recognizes a staff bargaining unit affiliated with IFPTE Local 70, a union for non-profit workers. This position is included in J Street’s bargaining unit and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

 

Physical Requirements

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. J Street will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Travel and in-person meetings with leaders and donors are associated with the role. In order to prioritize the health and safety of all employees J Street employees are required to provide proof of up-to-date COVID vaccination. J Street will discuss reasonable accommodations with employees who may be unable to receive a vaccine due to disability, the advice of a medical provider, or sincerely held religious beliefs.

 

To Apply

We are excited to receive applications from a broad range of applicants as we grow our organization to better reflect the diversity of the communities that care about our mission. Please submit the items listed below HERE:

• Answer two long-form questions in the application process
• Resume
• A cover letter is optional if you want to include additional information that was not addressed in the two questions asked.
• List of Three References

Applications are being accepted now and the position will be filled as quickly as possible.   At J Street we value an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to understanding and valuing each other’s perspectives at all levels of the organization thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our employees, and the communities we work with. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment and fellowship, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.