AJC has 25 U.S. Regional Offices; 14 overseas posts and regional institutes that serve as their advocacy hubs in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East; and 38 partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.
AJC combats antisemitism. AJC stands up for Israel. AJC defends democratic values.
American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. AJC works to shape a brighter future by taking on the toughest challenges and pursuing the most transformative opportunities. Through their unparalleled global network that spans six continents, AJC engages with leaders at the highest levels of government and civil society to counter antisemitism, open new doors for Israel, and advance democratic values.
AJC believes the future is something that can be molded; it gets shaped and transformed through strong relationships and principled advocacy. AJC understands that without meaningful relationships, change cannot happen. That is why, for more than a century, AJC has worked to build the world’s largest global advocacy network for the Jewish people. It’s this unparalleled network that enables the community, as Jews, to move out into the world as effective agents of positive change.
AJC has 25 U.S. Regional Offices; 14 overseas posts and regional institutes that serve as their advocacy hubs in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East; and 38 partnerships with Jewish communities worldwide.
AJC maintains high-level relationships with government officials and civic leaders in the U.S. and over 110 other nations.
AJC engages more than 3.5 million advocates in multiple languages—including Arabic, French, German, and Spanish—across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
American Jewish Committee is the dean of American Jewish organizations.
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American Jewish Committee (AJC) stands up for Israel’s right to exist in peace and security; confronts antisemitism, no matter the source; and upholds the democratic values that unite Jews and our allies.
In the wake of Hamas’ brutal October 7 attack — the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust — AJC has mobilized its unparalleled global network to tackle the unprecedented threats facing world Jewry.
From world capitals to college campuses, AJC works with leaders across society to support Israel and combat surging antisemitism, and we leverage strategic communications to educate, counter misinformation, and shape public opinion.
How AJC is Making An Impact - Taking On Issues That Matter:
Israel will never stand alone as long as AJC stands alongside her.
AJC has truly become a global player… and a powerful advocate for the Jewish people and the Jewish state.
— Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
AJC works proactively around the world to expand Israel’s ties with strategically important countries, strengthening relationships and identifying new areas for cooperation. The organization counters assaults on Israel’s right to exist, whether they arise on campuses, in multinational bodies, or anywhere else. And AJC advances Israeli-Arab peace prospects and strengthen American Jewry’s ties to the Jewish state.
AJC is changing opinions about Israel, forming coalitions, and identifying the next frontier of Israel advocacy.
To learn more about AJC's involvement in defending Israel, click here.
AJC builds alliances and pursues policies to confront resurgent hate.
Antisemitism is a global problem that demands a global response. AJC has long been on the frontlines of countering antisemitism – from Europe, to the United States, and beyond. In the aftermath of Hamas’ horrific October 7 massacre of Israelis, with antisemitic hate surging worldwide, AJC is leading the effort to combat anti-Jewish hate.
With the organization's staunchly nonpartisan approach, global presence, decades of leadership, and strategic relationships and communications, AJC is countering antisemitism at all levels, here in the U.S. and around the world. From college campuses to Congress and throughout society, AJC is vigilant and visionary as it works to beat back antisemitism.
To learn more about AJC's involvement in combating antisemitism, click here.
AJC believes the struggle against radicalism is an imminent threat, and a battle we must win.
I know I can count on AJC because we share the same values and the same will to combat those who spread hate and intolerance.
— Former French Prime Minister Manuel Valls
To prevail in the fight against terrorism, AJC fights the spread of extremism in the Middle East, in Europe, and around the world. AJC shines a harsh spotlight on Iran’s role as the world’s foremost state sponsor of terror, promote counter-radicalism programs, and call out nations that subsidize the Palestinian leadership’s money-for-terrorism scheme.
To learn more about AJC's involvement in countering radicalism and extremism, click here.
AJC builds powerful coalitions with religious leaders and their communities worldwide.
No organization I know in this city, in this country, in this world, has done more to improve Christian-Jewish relations than AJC.
— John Cardinal O'Connor (1920-2000)
AJC has a long and successful history of building strong relationships with other ethnic and religious groups. Locally, nationally, and internationally, AJC partners with Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain communities to combat antisemitism and religious extremism. Creating strong coalitions enables AJC to cultivate support for democracy and pluralism, defend Israel’s place in the world, and safeguard freedom of worship for all.
Each of AJC's regional office's intergroup outreach allows them to leverage longstanding relationships with diverse ethnic and religious communities to advance issues of common concern, including representatives and organizations in the Latino, Asian, Black, Christian, and Muslim communities to build bridges of understanding.
To learn more about AJC's involvement in building interreligious alliances, click here.
AJC fights to protect human rights and prevent genocide.
I salute JBI for your leadership on holding the perpetrators of war crimes accountable, and for all you have done to aid humanity’s cause.
— Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
AJC’s Jacob Blaustein Institute for the Advancement of Human Rights (JBI) works to combat religious intolerance, end torture, and oppose all forms of discrimination, issues of central importance to the Jewish community and beyond. AJC protects human rights around the world by engaging with governments, diplomats, the United Nations and other international organizations, and civil society partners.
To learn more about AJC's involvement in protecting human rights, click here.
About AJC Los Angeles
The AJC Los Angeles office's impact extends far beyond Los Angeles, achieving tangible results in the form of policies and legislation that strengthen the security and well-being of the United States, Israel, and the global Jewish community. For example, AJC Los Angeles was a central force behind passage of the historic California anti-Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) legislation signed into law in 2016. AJC Los Angeles also maintains relationships with legislators throughout the Pacific Southwest, including Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Hawaii.
Through its international relations program, AJC Los Angeles builds deep and lasting bonds with the nearly 100 members of the consular corps posted in the city, many of whom go on to become ambassadors or senior foreign ministry officials. AJC Los Angeles leaders also participate in high-level diplomatic missions around the world, meeting with heads of state from Europe to the Middle East to Asia.
AJC Los Angeles advances mutual understanding and seeks common ground with ethnic and religious groups throughout the Pacific Southwest – particularly with the Latino, Asian, and Muslim communities in the region.
Leadership Spotlight:
Richard S. Hirschhaut
Director, AJC Los Angeles
Rick Hirschhaut was appointed Los Angeles Director of American Jewish Committee (AJC) in September 2019. Hirschhaut is a longtime civil rights advocate and Jewish communal leader who has served in senior executive roles with the Anti-Defamation League, Illinois Holocaust Museum, and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee.
Hirschhaut has worked to advance human rights and democratic values and promote the security and well-being of Jews and other vulnerable communities in the United States, Israel and around the world. He has led fact-finding missions to Ukraine, Ethiopia, Cuba and Israel, and spearheaded international efforts to mark the 20th Commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Hirschhaut led the creation of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, as its founding executive director from 2004-14. Under his leadership, the museum hosted heads of state and other dignitaries. In 2013 Hirschhaut received an Emmy Award as Co-Executive Producer of the nationally-broadcast documentary, Skokie: Invaded but Not Conquered.
Hirschhaut also served with the Anti-Defamation League for 21 years, including a decade as Midwest director in Chicago. His work included building bridges between the African American and Jewish communities, and close cooperation with law enforcement on issues of anti-Semitism and extremism.
Hirschhaut and his wife Susan, a native of Los Angeles, are the proud parents of two adult children. He holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and Judaic studies from Tulane University and studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He grew up in upstate New York and Knoxville, Tenn.
Position Summary
The Director of Development will make an impact at AJC by developing and overseeing strategies for enhancing development campaigns, initiatives, and events to secure financial resources to support the agency's mission and activities. Working with autonomy, this position is responsible for identifying, researching, cultivating, engaging, soliciting, and stewarding existing donors and new prospects, managing fundraising events, and serving as a Development leader and subject-matter expert. This position is accountable for expanding the scope and impact of development initiatives, within the Los Angeles region.
This role is responsible in growing a multi-faceted development campaign that engages the many sectors of the greater Los Angeles region, including entertainment, real estate, legal and financial services. Additionally, because AJC's Los Angeles office services several states, this is an opportunity to develop a leadership and donor pipeline across the Pacific Southwest region. The potential to bring AJC's resources and expertise to new audiences, and enlist their philanthropic support is limitless.
The Director of Development does all of this while adhering to AJC’s core values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability.
Duties and Responsibilities
Expectations and Qualifications
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $180,000 dependent on relevant experience.
Regular Full-time employee benefits:
*After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met
AJC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AJC Los Angeles has partnered with Boyden Executive Search. For more information about this opportunity or to submit a cover letter and resume, please email:
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Managing Partner, Boston
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Senior Executive Search Recruiter
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Sara is an experienced Chief of Staff, COO, and Executive Search Recruiter with over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, project management and C-suite/senior leadership executive recruiting across several industries. Sara has successfully executed numerous placements, including C-suite roles in the Higher Education, Non-Profit and Financial Services sectors. After transitioning from administration and operations to executive search in 2018, she has had the honor of filling key leadership roles within HR, Tech, Risk/Compliance, Operations, Advancement, Marketing and more.
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