Associate Director of Development

THE MISSION

American Friends of Combatants for Peace (AFCFP) is a diverse community of U.S. and international activists advancing the nonviolent work of collective liberation in Palestine and Israel. We act in solidarity with Combatants for Peace (CfP), a grassroots nonviolent movement of Israelis and Palestinians working together to end the occupation and build a future rooted in peace, equality, and freedom.

AFCFP raises awareness and resources, builds community, and takes nonviolent direct action to advance a just peace in Israel and Palestine. We believe in a world where all people live with dignity, justice, and liberty.

THE OPPORTUNITY

AFCFP is a growing organization with an annual budget of approximately $1.5 million, with the majority of revenue coming from individual donors across the United States.

Over the past three years, AFCFP has experienced significant growth in both revenue and donor engagement. As we enter a new phase, we are focused on strengthening our fundraising infrastructure, deepening donor relationships, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

We are seeking an Associate Director of Development to serve as a key partner to the Executive Director in leading fundraising efforts, managing donor relationships, and strengthening development strategy and systems. The position also collaborates with the Programs & Operations Manager and CfP staff, activists, and volunteers in Israel and Palestine.

This is a unique opportunity for a development professional who is both relational and strategic, and who is motivated to work in a mission-driven organization and with a small, high-performing team where they can have meaningful impact across multiple aspects of fundraising.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Associate Director of Development is a senior member of the AFCFP team responsible for supporting and advancing the organization’s fundraising strategy, with a primary focus on major donor engagement and revenue growth.

This role manages a portfolio of donors and prospects, contributes to development strategy, and supports broader fundraising efforts including grants and campaigns. The Associate Director works closely with the Executive Director and collaborates across the organization to ensure fundraising efforts are coordinated, effective, and aligned with organizational priorities.

The Associate Director reports to the Executive Director and operates within a small, highly collaborative, fully remote team. This position is a full-time, remote, exempt position. The role operates primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend commitments, and requires up to 20% domestic and international travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Donor Engagement & Revenue Growth

• Manage, steward, and grow a portfolio of major donors representing more than $500,000 in annual revenue, primarily within the $1,000–$10,000 gift range
• Prospect, cultivate, solicit, and steward new major donors, generating at least $75,000 in new and upgraded revenue during the first year
• Conduct regular donor outreach and meetings (virtual and in-person) to build relationships and strengthen engagement
• Develop and implement individualized donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans
• Increase donor retention, reactivation, and upgrade rates through strategic donor engagement and moves management
• Identify opportunities for donor renewal, upgrades, multi-year commitments, and leadership giving
• Support the Executive Director in managing higher-capacity donor relationships and strategies
• Contribute to achieving annual revenue goals through donor retention, upgrades, reactivations, and new gifts
• Maintain clear and timely records of donor engagement, strategy, and next steps within the CRM and moves management systems
• Develop and manage AFCFP's monthly donor stewardship and growth strategies, including donor retention and re-engagement efforts

Development Strategy & Systems

• Partner with the Executive Director to refine and implement fundraising strategy
• Contribute to donor segmentation, targeting, and moves management processes
• Analyze donor data and engagement trends to inform strategy and decision-making
• Support the development and use of CRM systems to strengthen donor tracking and reporting

Grants & Institutional Giving

• Partner with the Executive Director to grow and steward AFCFP's institutional funding portfolio through prospect research, cultivation, networking, and relationship-building
• Support foundation and institutional funder engagement, including participating in meetings, follow-up, and stewardship activities
• Contribute to grant proposals, reports, and other funder communications as needed
• Help identify and assess new funding opportunities aligned with AFCFP's mission, strategy, and priorities
• Assist with grant tracking and coordination
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and CfP partners to strengthen relationships with foundation and institutional funders

Campaigns & Donor Communications

• Collaborate with the Executive Director on campaign strategy and messaging
• Contribute to donor-facing communications, including appeals, updates, and stewardship communications
• Support the development of fundraising materials (content, framing, messaging)
• Help ensure communications align with donor engagement goals

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Programs team to align programs and donor pipelines with donor engagement opportunities and overall fundraising strategy
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure systems support donor stewardship and trust
• Collaborate on and participate in events, tours, and donor engagement activities
• Contribute to a coordinated and integrated approach to fundraising across the organization

LOCATION

While candidates may be located anywhere in the United States, preference will be given to candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones to support collaboration with staff, partners, and donors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong commitment to AFCFP’s mission and values
• 5+ years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising/development, with demonstrated leadership in individual giving
• Proven track record of managing donor portfolios and driving measurable revenue growth
• Strong expertise in major gifts cultivation, donor stewardship, and moves management
• Experience supporting or leading foundation cultivation, grant writing, and reporting
• Ability to think strategically about fundraising while also executing independently in a small team environment
• Experience using CRM systems to support donor segmentation, tracking, and strategy (EveryAction or similar preferred)
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret donor data and inform fundraising decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting donor-facing messaging and materials
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-directed, proactive, and goal-oriented, with the ability to take ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust across diverse communities and perspectives
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information
• Experience working in or with communities connected to the Middle East is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to travel by plane for a single flight up to thirty hours
• Able to travel and walk in a variety of terranes, especially related to travel in historic and rural parts of Israel and Palestine
• This role involves prolonged periods in a stationary position at a desk and working on a computer from home
• Must have a quiet and suitable place to work from home to join meetings and lead remote events
• The person in this position must be able to transport deliveries weighing up to 25 lbs

• Full-time, exempt position
• Fully remote work environment with opportunities for domestic and international travel
• Paid time off:
  • 15 vacation days (120 hours) annually
  • 5 care/sick days (40 hours) annually
  • 6 organization-wide holidays and 5 floating holidays annually
• Fully paid medical and dental insurance, effective immediately upon hire
• Employer-matched SIMPLE IRA retirement plan, up to 3% of salary
• Fully paid basic life insurance
• Professional development opportunities and annual professional development budget
• Paid sabbatical opportunities at milestone anniversaries (5 and 10 years of service)
• Meaningful work supporting a global movement for peace, justice, and collective liberation

• Professional fluency in English (required)
• Hebrew and/or Arabic language skills are a plus, but not required