Grassroots Fundraising Organizer | NYC, Philadelphia, Bay Area, or Seattle preferred | Jewish Voice for Peace

[Tallie Ben-Daniel]

Apply at this link: https://jewishvoiceforpeace.catsone.com/careers/38388-General/jobs/13186678-Grassroots-Fundraising-Organizer

Summary of JVP and JVPA: 

JVP (our 501c3) and JVP Action (our 501c4) are building a multiracial, intergenerational movement of Jews and allies working towards justice and equality in Israel/Palestine by transforming U.S. policy. We draw strength from over half a million supporters, 70 chapters, and decades of organizing for freedom and dignity in Israel/Palestine and the US. We’re mapping out a path for Palestinian rights to become a core part of the progressive agenda, we’re fighting for freedom for all people, and we’re writing a new chapter of Jewish life. 

Summary of the role: 
The Grassroots Fundraising Organizer will work at the intersection of JVP’s Development and Organizing teams by leading, growing, and innovating with JVP’s grassroots fundraising efforts. The Grassroots Fundraising Organizer must be able to hold and carry out a vision for leadership development and skill building around grassroots fundraising for members, donors, and staff. This person will also contribute to visioning how JVP’s fundraising goals and strategies fit in and can help grow the movement at large.

The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who understands the necessity of grassroots fundraising to grassroots organizing and is creative, collaborative, and passionate. They will be eager to grow with the organization as we scale our political work. The ideal candidate will bring a depth of knowledge and experience in development and organizing, grounded in a commitment to grassroots movements for justice.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Supporting, developing, and sustaining the Major Donor Solicitor team through coordinating recruitment efforts, coordinating/leading trainings, and setting up support and evaluation infrastructure for staff and solicitors. 
• Infrastructure building, resource creation, and recruitment/training for peer-to-peer fundraising projects including Member Drives and Giving Tuesday.
• In coordination with Field Director, Senior Membership Manager, and Senior Development Officer, build and execute strategy for cultivating and training in grassroots fundraising skills and leadership across JVP and JVP Action’s base and leaders - including the formation and cultivation of member leadership bodies.  
• Participate in outreach and GOTV efforts for JVP’s annual board elections.
• Participate in monthly staff phone bank (1 hour) and attend required staff and team meetings.
• Role requires occasional travel and occasional nights and weekends. 

Typical hours of work are 9:30am - 5:30pm, though this is a flexible work environment. Remote locations will be considered; New York, Philadelphia, Bay Area, or Seattle preferred.

Desired Qualifications:

• Has at least 2 years of grassroots fundraising experience
• Has at least 2 years of organizing experience -- base-building, leadership development and/or campaign organizing — in a volunteer or professional capacity
• Has a commitment to JVP mission, values, guiding principles and methods
• Has experience with facilitation and/or training.
• Is committed to racial justice transformation process, culture shift work within JVP, and to deepening accountabilities to Palestinians. 
• Able to operate in a fast-movement environment, set priorities, and bring a collaborative approach even to the most difficult challenges
• Is comfortable talking about JVP’s work -- our theory of change, campaigns and programs 
• Ability to build and lead a team, to communicate clearly and persuasively verbally and in writing
• Professionalism, integrity, patience, and a sense of humor
• Self-motivated, requiring minimal direction to accomplish high level of work

This is a non-exempt, salaried, full-time position. The salary is in the mid to high 50k range (commensurate with experience) with a generous benefits package. People of color, Sephardi and/or Mizrahi applicants and transgender or gender non-conforming applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply: Click the blue Apply Now link and submit in one PDF document: a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references. The application deadline for this position is Friday, March 6.

Jewish Voice for Peace does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran.