About Us:
Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) is a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts anti-Semitism and hate, defends the safety of Israel and Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust through awareness, advocacy, justice, education, and its Museums of Tolerance. With a constituency of over 400,000 member families since its founding in 1977, the SWC has an international footprint through its Museums of Tolerance, Moriah Films, and the Digital Terrorism + Hate Project.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, it maintains operations in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Paris, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Buenos Aires. It is an accredited Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations, UNESCO, the Organization of American States, the Latin American Parliament, and the Council of Europe and maintains relationships with the highest levels of governments throughout the world.
In 1993, the Center opened the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles to worldwide acclaim. The Museum has served as the Center’s flagship educational arm, challenging visitors to confront bigotry and racism, and to understand the Holocaust in both historical and contemporary contexts. In addition, the Center developed Moriah Media to produce theatrical documentaries to educate global audiences. Moriah has produced 17 documentaries to date, two of which have received the Academy Award for best feature documentary, The Long Way Home and Genocide.
Position Overview:
The Simon Wiesenthal Center is seeking a Manager, Annual Fund to support its donor outreach, fundraising, and stewardship efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for engaging with donors to encourage renewals, upgrades, and additional contributions while fostering strong relationships with high-dollar donors. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization and help further its important work.
Key Responsibilities:
Donor Outreach:
- Conduct fundraising calls to various membership levels, donors, and prospects to encourage renewals, upgrades, and additional contributions.
- Screen and qualify potential mid-level and high-value donors, connecting them with major gift officers.
- Maintain detailed records of donor interactions and outreach efforts in the CRM system.
- Execute engaging and impactful fundraising emails and social campaigns to attract and retain donors.
Donor Stewardship & Acknowledgments:
- Draft and send personalized thank-you letters and acknowledgment emails to donors across membership levels.
- Assist in small-batch direct mail solicitations and stewardship letters for Major Gift Officers.
- Ensure high-dollar members receive promised benefits, updates, and exclusive content to strengthen their connection to the organization.
Database & Administrative Support:
- Track donor engagement activities and outreach efforts within the donor database.
- Ensure donor information is updated and maintained accurately.
- Provide administrative support for special fundraising campaigns, events, and projects.
About You – What Makes You a Great Fit:
You are a dedicated, results-driven individual with a passion for nonprofit work and a commitment to supporting the mission of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. You possess strong communication skills and enjoy engaging with donors to build meaningful relationships. Your attention to detail and organizational skills enable you to maintain accurate donor records and track outreach efforts effectively.
With a background in fundraising, donor relations, or development, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited to contribute to the success of impactful campaigns. Your ability to speak confidently and professionally with donors, paired with a genuine enthusiasm for the cause, will make you an asset to the team. Additionally, your experience with CRM systems and your proactive attitude toward your work will help drive the Center’s fundraising initiatives forward.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years of fundraising, development, or donor relations experience (nonprofit experience preferred).
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage donors professionally.
- Comfort with making outbound fundraising calls and speaking with donors.
- Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., NetSuite) is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Our Benefits:
We value our people and offer a collaborative and engaging culture. As a SWC employee, you will enjoy work/life balance, generous time off and comprehensive benefits and programs. The Simon Wiesenthal Center embraces inclusivity and values our diverse community. We are committed to building a team based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
