Director - Midwest - Chicago, United States - American Israel Public Affairs Committee

Description

Summary
AIPAC's mission is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel. Our focus is clear - we come to work every day motivated to keep America strong and Israel secure.


Detailed Duties
The Director will be measured against effective execution of the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Build and sustain strong, personal relationships with current high-level donors in your portfolio and inspire them to increase their investment in our work to strengthen the U.S.Israel relationship.
• Meet quarterly and annual retention, upgrade and acquisition goals for proIsrael politics and AIPAC
• Identify, recruit and develop lay leadership for local political leadership roles
• Provide timely political and policy updates that inform and inspire people to become more involved in proIsrael politics and AIPAC
• Maintain and update Salesforce CRM to ensure the most accurate and timely information is included including campaign projects and logging individual activities/communications, and meetings.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Intense passion for a strong U.S.Israel relationship, as well as knowledge of issues related to Israel, the Middle East and American politics
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in political fundraising/sales/fundraising or a related field with a successful track record of achieving and exceeding goals
• Exceptional people skills and the ability to form close, personal relationships with current and prospective AIPAC members
• Work efficiently under pressure; meet deadlines; demonstrate strategic thinking and good decisionmaking, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit
• An understanding and appreciation for AIPAC's bipartisan, singleissue approach
• Selfmotivated and highly driven and able to work independently, in addition to working with your colleagues to meet goals and objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Salesforce CRM, or other similar tools are a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred or commensurate experience

AIPAC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees overall total compensation package. We are currently working remotely two days a week, and in our offices the other three. AIPAC is an equal opportunity employer.

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