Associate Director of Development

POSITION TITLE: Associate Director of Development

REPORTS TO: Director of Development

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

LOCATION: Connecticut 

Grade/Class: Grade F, Exempt, PSA Eligible

 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

 

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and bigotry, its timeless mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. Today, ADL continues to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. ADL’s ultimate goal is a world in which no individual or community suffers from bias, discrimination or hate.   

 

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt—an accomplished leader and entrepreneur in the corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors—was recruited to the organization in July 2015. He has injected new energy and brought a bold vision to the agency. Under Jonathan’s leadership, ADL is transforming itself, upgrading its capabilities and pioneering new horizons. 

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

 

The Associate Director of Development serves as the deputy to the Director of Development and, in that capacity, plays a key role in driving philanthropic revenue, strengthening the Connecticut region's fundraising program, and achieving the region's annual fundraising goals. The Associate Director of Development will manage a portfolio of donors and prospective donors and will develop targeted management plans and solicitation strategies. They will be responsible for identifying new potential donors while cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding existing donors. The Associate Director of Development will design/prepare newsletters and donor communications. The Associate Director of Development will take on additional responsibilities as directed by and in conjunction with the Director of Development. 

Responsibilities

Primary:

• Assist the Director of Development in setting fundraising priorities and establishing financial goals.
• In consultation with the Director of Development, identify, cultivate, build, and solidify relationships with new and established contributors.  Analyze historic patterns of giving and assist in developing strategies to encourage new gifts and increase contributions. 
• Manage a portfolio of new and existing donors, as well as prospective donors. Directly solicit and close gifts from these individuals.  
• Work with the Regional Director and Development Director to stimulate effective leadership participation in fundraising.  May provide staff support to the Glass Leadership Institute.  Solicit and cultivate relationships with participants, and create opportunities for their on-going engagement.
• Cultivate and maintain community relationships and community outreach.  Identify potential speakers and may establish a speaker’s bureau.
• As necessary, plan, organize and execute fundraising events such as corporate and professional dinners, parlor meetings and special events.  Organize event committee meetings; mentor event chairs and co-chairs.  Coordinate event program, honorees and attendees.  

Secondary:

• Participate in special assignments or projects to assist the Regional Director, Director of Development, or a representatives at the National level.
• Participate in development-related functions such as design/prepare newsletters and donor communications and marketing, design/preparation of print materials, event logistics, and post-event follow up based on individual skills and office needs.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by and in conjunction with the Director of Development. 

Qualifications

Skills:

• Proven ability to solicit and close gifts.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and good oral and written presentation skills. 
• Good organizational and administrative skills including the ability to multi-task. 
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software.

Work Experience:   

• Five to seven years of community fundraising experience in a volunteer environment. 
• Experience in direct solicitation and closing gifts. 
• Event planning experience.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.

Work Environment: 

ADL COVID-19 Protocol (updated periodically): ADL is adhering to CDC, State, local, and Federal orders regarding COVID-19. ADL requires that all employees are vaccinated with exceptions for medical and religious accommodations. ADL may require proof of vaccination. This role will start as a remote position but may transition to a hybrid environment when offices reopen.  

Compensation:  

This position is a Grade F3, which has a salary midrange of $64,550 to $81,650. This salary midrange is reflective of a position based in Connecticut. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.  

 

ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.  

 

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact Talent & Knowledge at talentacquisition@adl.org.  

 

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.