Director of Advancement Events – Foundation Relations

American Jewish University

Director of Advancement Events & Foundation Relations at American Jewish University overseeing fundraising and donor engagement events with strong collaborative focus.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeSherman Oaks • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage event execution from planning through post-event follow-up and stewardship
Directly oversee all aspects and logistics of fundraising events, donor gatherings, and cultivation activities including venue coordination/management, registration process, timelines, and attendee communications
Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of services and adherence to agreements
Develop, monitor and stay within event budgets
Process and track invoices, contracts, and payments
Maintain accurate records and documentation
Write and submit grant proposals and reports to foundations and institutional funders
Collaborate with academic, programmatic and finance staff to gather information required for grant reports and proposals
Maintain reporting calendars and ensure timely compliance with grant requirements
Serve as a liaison with foundation representatives regarding reporting, documentation, and stewardship needs
Work in conjunction with grant writing consultant on more complex grant applications
Track grant fulfillment and follow-up with foundation as well as internal colleagues
Foundation and grant opportunities research
Partner closely with the Vice President for Advancement on strategic initiatives and special projects as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
5–7 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising
Expertise in coordinating and overseeing fundraising and donor engagement events
Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience writing effective proposals
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and donor database/CRM systems
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with donors, volunteers, community leaders, and colleagues
Resourceful, collaborative, and solutions-oriented
Flexibility to support evolving organizational priorities
Knowledge of and experience working within the Jewish community, Jewish nonprofit sector, or Jewish philanthropic landscape strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan participation
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Event ExecutionBudget DevelopmentInvoice ProcessingProposal WritingGrant ReportingVendor CoordinationDocumentation MaintenanceDonor Database ManagementTimelines ManagementResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationResourcefulnessFlexibility