Director, Chicago

Job Summary

Our Midwest office is looking for our next Director to significantly grow financial support for AIPAC and pro‑Israel candidates in Chicago. Directors make a direct impact on strengthening the U.S.

-Israel relationship in three ways:
1) by cultivating and increasing the political commitments of existing AIPAC members;
2) by increasing the financial support to AIPAC from existing members; and
3) by inspiring pro‑Israel Americans to join as significant financial supporters of AIPAC, including directly supporting pro‑Israel Members of Congress and candidates. A successful Director has a proven track record in sales, client relations, political fundraising, or another field that showcases their ability to build strong relationships, close deals, and grow revenue.

• Create and execute a development plan aimed at increasing support for pro‑Israel political candidates and growing AIPAC’s revenue through high‑level solicitations, donor cultivation and stewardship.
• 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.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit new donors to commit significant resources toward pro‑Israel candidates and AIPAC.
• Solicit current AIPAC donors to fulfill their political commitments on behalf of pro‑Israel candidates and Members of Congress.
• Meet quarterly and annual retention, upgrade and acquisition goals for pro‑Israel 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 pro‑Israel 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.

• 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 of 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 decision‑making, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit.
• An understanding and appreciation for AIPAC’s bipartisan, single‑issue approach.
• Self‑motivated and highly driven, able to work independently as well as with colleagues to meet goals and objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM, Outreach.io or other similar tools is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or commensurate experience.

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $ and $ for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate’s skills and experience match the role’s requirements.

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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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Political Organizations and Public Policy Offices