The Situation

The American Jewish Committee, an organization of 32 chapters in the U.S., engages in both domestic and international issues to promote its mission. Through its 32 chapter offices, overseas and program offices, partnerships, affiliations, institutes, and centers, the AJC advances religious, ethnic and social understanding worldwide.

Attractions

Opportunity to play an important role in an organization that strives to safeguard the welfare and security of Jews, strengthen the basic principles of pluralism, and enhance the quality of American Jewish life.

Excellent benefits.

The Position

Reports to: Jaime Kelstein, National Director (of Development), New York, dotted line to David Bernstein, Washington Area Director (manages all AJC activities in Washington area).

Basic funcion: Implements all phases of an annual development program and campaign. Directs fund-raising activities. Works closely with AJC Board members. Organizes special events, large and small.

Major Responsibilities:

• Creating, implementing and organizing annual campaign.

• Building and maintaining good relationship with Board, members, donors and staff.

• Coordinating solicitation of major gifts.

• Planning and organizing special events, large and small.

• Donnor identification, cultivation and solicitation strategies.

• Working with Board Development Committee.

Qualifications

The ideal person should have:

• Minimum 5 years fundraising experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects.

• Be detail oriented.

• Excellent writing and oral skills.

• Knowledge of Jewish community a plus.

• Be computer literate.

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Robert Sellery Associates, Ltd.
Attention: Anne Early, Senior Associate
1155 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202-331-0090
E-mail: aearly2741@aol.com

ROBERT SELLERY ASSOCIATES, LTD.
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