Associate Director, Individual Giving
Reports to: Director of Development
Location: Remote (commuting proximity to LA, Bay Area, or NYC strongly preferred)
Classification: Full-time (40 hours per week), Exempt, Management
Supervises: Manager of Individual Giving (to be hired), Development Officer
Salary Range: $95,000-107,000 (Grade 10)
Bend the Arc is building a multiracial, multiethnic, intergenerational movement of Jews and allies all across the country who are rising up to build an American future free from white supremacy, antisemitism, and racism. We’re investing in systems that keep our communities safe and divesting from systems that uphold white supremacy. We organize, advocate, tell stories, and develop the leaders we need to build the multiracial democracy that’s been promised in America but never achieved. And we’re fighting for the joyful future we deserve: one where Black liberation is realized and where all of us — within and beyond our Jewish community — are safe and thriving.
The Bend the Arc family of organizations consists of Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, our 501(c)(4) organizing and advocacy arm; Bend the Arc Jewish Action PAC, the first and only Jewish PAC to advocate exclusively for progressive policies in the U.S.; and Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, our 501(c)(3) education and leadership arm.
Headquartered in New York City, we have remote staff nationwide with clusters in Los Angeles and Washington DC, with a network of staffed chapters, volunteer-led local groups, and affiliates organizing nationwide.
About the Position
Are you ready for a growth opportunity? Does the idea of building a dream team excite you? We’re looking for a seasoned fundraiser, keen strategist, and strong manager who is excited to organize people and resources in service of Bend the Arc’s vision. Our ideal candidate is eager for the opportunity to shape and lead a robust moves management program for grassroots, mid-level, and major donors, and to effectively manage a high-functioning Individual Giving team to strengthen our donor pipeline. They understand the role of fundraising in building powerful, durable movements, and are motivated by helping donors connect to and invest in the work that best matches their priorities and values.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Planning and Strategy (30%)
Donor pipeline and portfolio management (40%)
Supervision (20%)
Communications (10%)
Skills & Qualifications
Successful candidates will demonstrate the following qualities, skills and experiences:
Staff-wide:
Role-specific:
Working at Bend the Arc
As a Bend the Arc staff member, you will be part of an intentional, learning-immersive culture that seeks to embody and practice the values of justice and equity that animate our mission and our work. You will have opportunities to regularly be in cross-disciplinary space with your colleagues -- in regular all-staff meetings and trainings, in ad-hoc and standing cross-team committees, and through a body of shared work toward becoming a pro-Black organization.
All staff are expected to participate in our race equity transformation and apply shared principles, practices, and tools in executing their everyday job responsibilities, and are held accountable to a set of competencies that are regularly assessed through our evaluation process.
We are creating a culture of resilience, self-awareness, and ongoing learning to meet the political moment and to move toward our north star: a multiracial democracy where Black liberation is realized and where everyone can live and thrive. We are proud to be a Union shop and to be working with the Non-profit Employees Union (NPEU) toward achieving our goals. This position is not eligible for the Bargaining Unit, as it is a management role; the person in this role will supervise staff members whose positions are currently Union-eligible.
Bend the Arc is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and interview process and to perform essential job functions. Please advise in writing of any needs at the time of application by emailing hr@bendthearc.us.
Associate Director, Individual Giving
Reports to: Director of Development
Location: Remote (commuting proximity to LA, Bay Area, or NYC strongly preferred)
Classification: Full-time (40 hours per week), Exempt, Management
Supervises: Manager…
This is a full-time, exempt position. The work schedule will include some evenings when needed and occasional weekends, including regular air and ground travel for donor visits. The annual salary range is $95,000 - $107,000 commensurate with experience, and includes a comprehensive benefits package:
Bend the Arc has been working remotely since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and does not currently have a set date for returning to regular in-person work. We offer a stipend to facilitate remote work, if needed. We regularly update our policies for in-person gathering to reflect CDC guidelines and best practice. This position, as noted above, entails some travel, including to team and all-staff retreats, in-person donor meetings and events, conferences, and the like.
This is a full-time, exempt position. The work schedule will include some evenings when needed and occasional weekends, including…
Research suggests that women and structurally marginalized and/or underrepresented groups of people believe they need to meet 100% of the requirements in job postings to even apply. Bend the Arc encourages anyone who believes they have the skills and motivation necessary to succeed here to apply for this role, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, as no one applicant ever does. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter to jobs@bendthearc.us with “Associate Director, Individual Giving” in the subject line of your message. Your cover letter should include the following:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; we anticipate a start date in summer 2024.
Due to the number of applications we typically receive, we sincerely regret that someone from our hiring team will not be able to respond to all applicants. Only those considered for the position will be contacted to interview. No phone calls please.
Bend the Arc values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture because we recognize that diversity within our staff helps us organize and work well with diverse Jewish and progressive constituencies. Candidates should be willing to work within the Jewish community, but may be of any (or no) faith or background.
Bend the Arc provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, record of arrest or conviction, or any other legally protected status. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender non-conforming individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, or responsibilities associated with the position.
Research suggests that women and structurally marginalized and/or underrepresented groups of people believe they need to meet 100% of the requirements in job postings…