Director of Development & Legal Community Engagement

Overview

The Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) is a dynamic organization dedicated to enriching the experience of Jewish graduate students on over 150+ campuses. We provide support through Jewish programming, funding initiatives, and access to speakers across various professions and specialties.

JGO is seeking a strategic and driven Director of Development & Legal Community Engagement to strengthen and expand our relationships with attorneys and law firms in the New York area. This hybrid role—available as either full-time or part-time—offers the opportunity to significantly grow financial support for our mission of empowering Jewish graduate students. The role blends remote flexibility with in-person relationship-building across the New York metropolitan area.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record in fundraising, business development, or client relations, particularly with legal professionals.

• Develop and execute a strategic plan to engage attorneys and law firms as active partners and supporters of JGO.
• Build and maintain personal relationships with current and prospective donors in the legal field, fostering deep connections and increased giving.
• Identify and solicit new attorney donors and legal firms to expand JGO’s financial base.
• Create compelling proposals and materials that highlight JGO’s mission and the value of supporting Jewish graduate students.
• Negotiate donation commitments and partnership opportunities that align with JGO’s goals and the interests of the legal community.
• Conduct regular in-person meetings and outreach across the New York area.
• Keep detailed records in our CRM (Salesforce or equivalent), documenting contacts, activities, and outcomes.
• Share updates and stories of impact with donors to inspire continued and increased support.
• Identify potential lay leaders in the legal field who can champion JGO’s efforts.
• Plan and lead networking events and engagement opportunities for attorneys.
• Track and analyze metrics to evaluate the success of outreach strategies.
• Stay informed about trends in fundraising and engagement within the legal sector.

• A deep passion for JGO’s mission and supporting Jewish graduate students.
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, business development, or client relations, with proven success meeting goals.
• Experience working with attorneys or legal organizations in the New York area is strongly preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to form authentic, high-level relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including proposal and presentation skills.
• Must be based within the New York metropolitan area.
• Experience using CRM tools (Salesforce preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• Part-time may be considered for exceptional candidates.

• Competitive salary of 80-110k commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package available for full-time employees.