FIDF Director, Financial Services Fundraising
Job Title: Director, Finance Services Fundraising
Department: Fundraising
Reports to: Executive Director, Northeast Affinity Groups
Job Status: Full Time
Location: Hybrid; New York, NY
* Experience raising funds from the New York Financial Services community required*
About Us
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a humanitarian nonprofit that provides life-changing
support for the courageous young men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). We transform
their lives through empowering educational, financial, well-being, and cultural initiatives as they protect
the State of Israel and her people. Inspired by them, we strive to champion a culture of courage
worldwide, ensuring a secure and thriving Israel today and forever.
Our community of supporters and staff are passionate, courageous, and impactful. Our work is driven by
core values that transcend gender, age, political leanings, nationality, and religion. Our vital mission and
breadth of programs resonate with a diverse array of supporters – all are welcome!
Our workplace is vibrant and dynamic, encouraging bold creativity, ingenuity, and vision. We’re
searching for new talent to contribute to our mission and team.
For more information on Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, please visit FIDF’s website
About The Role
The Director focuses on raising funds from the New York Financial Services Division. This is an exciting,
newly created position. The overarching responsibility of the Director is to increase income for the
FIDF in the Tri-State region focusing on the Financial Services community. The Director will identify
research, manage and implement solicitation plans for a portfolio of individual, corporate, and
foundation prospects.
It most important for the Director to understand and have a sincere and genuine interest in the
importance of FIDF’s mission of supporting current members and veterans of the Israel Defense
Forces. A sophisticated and diplomatic personality who can work comfortably with people of
influence and affluence is desirable. This position reports to the Executive Director, Northeast Affinity
Groups.
Essential Job Duties
• With an emphasis on the Financial Services community, the Director will lead, develop,
implement, and manage short and long-term giving goals and strategies to support FIDF’s
mission and fundraising goals.
• Act as the primary relationship manager with assigned portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Work with New York lay and staff leadership to synergize strategy and implement a plan to
maximize brand recognition and the generation of funds to support FIDF. This includes
identifying, recruiting, and partnering with local lay leaders.
• Collaborate with staff on campaign-related materials and events to ensure accuracy and
consistency of messaging.
• Manage the planning and implementation of special events for donor recognition and
fundraising; design and implement stewardship activities. This will include an annual Gala
Dinner.
• Maintain prospect management information through use of FIDF’s prospect management
database.
• Assume other responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
• At least 5 years of demonstrated success in philanthropic fundraising including direct solicitation
of and securing of individual major gifts; knowledge of the Financial Services community.
• Knowledge of New York City’s Jewish community culture, traditions, Jewish communal services
required.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing a fundraising plan. Ability to articulate
organizational goals related to building an effective philanthropy strategy.
• Possess a decisive and inclusive decision style with the ability to manage small details while
focusing on the big picture. An organized manager, comfortable recommending strategic
direction and implementing that direction on his/her own.
• A sincere and genuine interest in the mission of FIDF; experience with Israel and working with
Israelis preferred.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written; skill in presenting oneself
and communicating in a manner that is clear, effective and inspiring.
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, along with the ability to lead with integrity
and inspiration; must be flexible and open to working with volunteer lay leaders.
• Superior computer literacy; experience using donor management database systems to
maximize fundraising results.
• Possess high levels of enthusiasm and energy; be self-motivated and able to work well
under pressure and handle several projects at one time.
• Be available for evening and weekend events; should be available for occasional travel to Israel.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Early dismal for Shabbat, 403b with employer matching, Life Insurance,
Disability Insurance, FSA, Jewish and Federal paid holidays, sick days and vacation.
How to apply: To apply for this position, please visit
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=70e9e037-
23ea-4c8d-aaa6-ec37cde3c3a6&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US