Assistant Director of Development

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Director of
Development 

REPORTS TO: Senior Associate Director of
Development

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Depending on region
may participate in supervising staff such as
Development/Administrative Assistant OR may occasionally instruct
or assist other employees including interns. 

LOCATION: Boston, Massachusetts

Grade/Class: Grade E, Exempt,
PSA-Eligible 

 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded
in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the
Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.”
Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias,
using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader
in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling
bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect
democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.

 

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 

Work with the Senior Associate Director of Development to plan
and execute targeted fundraising plan to achieve defined regional
goals. Identify and cultivate donors and implement targeted
solicitation strategies designed to increase giving from the board
and the mid-level donor base.

Responsibilities

Primary:

• Assist the Senior Associate Director of Development in setting
  fundraising priorities and establishing financial goals.
• Plan, organize and execute our Women of Valor Luncheon, ADL New
  England’s largest fundraising event.  Design and execute
  fundraising strategy for event. Organize event committee meetings
  and manage volunteer leadership.  Coordinate event program,
  honorees, and attendees.  Assign responsibilities and monitor
  subordinate staff and volunteers in preparation for, during, and
  after the event.
• In consultation with the Senior Associate Director of
  Development, identify, cultivate, build, and solidify relationships
  with portfolio of new and established contributors.  Analyze
  historic patterns of giving and assist in developing strategies to
  encourage new gifts and increase contributions.  Directly
  solicit and close gifts from prospects and maintain relationships
  through mail, phone, or in-person contacts.
• Manage and strengthen the Associate Board (young leadership
  board) helping to establish leadership/donor pipeline. Working
  closely with Associate Board leaders, plan, design, and execute
  high-impact meetings.
• Maintain appropriate prospect and donor records, mailing lists
  and fund records.
• Contribute to regional management by participating in overall
  regional office administration.
• Participate in special assignments or projects to assist the
  Senior Associate Director of Development.
• Participate in development-related functions such as marketing,
  design/preparation of print materials, event logistics, and
  post-event follow up based on individual skills and office
  needs.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Good organizational and administrative skills including the
  ability to multi-task.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel &
  PowerPoint), and database management software.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is necessary to
  represent ADL and attend community fundraising events.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Work Experience: 

• The ideal candidate has several years’ experience in community
  fundraising and is able to demonstrate successful experience
  engaging with mid-level donors.

Education: 

• A Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience.

Work Environment: 

• ADL COVID-19 Protocol (updated periodically): ADL
  is adhering to public health guidance regarding COVID-19. ADL will
  require that all employees are vaccinated with exceptions for
  medical and religious accommodations. ADL is requiring proof of
  vaccination. ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3
  days in the office.

 

Compensation: 

• This position has a salary range of $52,000 to $70,000. This
  salary range is reflective of a position based in Boston, MA.
  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. For an overview of our
  total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.

 

 

ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages
women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with
disabilities, members of underrepresented ethnic groups,
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. 

 

The information in this job description indicates the
general nature and level of work expected of employees in this
classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted
as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,
qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to
this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for
employment.