Young Leadership Fundraiser, Tristate

Position Overview

Jewish National Fund-USA is seeking a Young Leadership Fundraiser based in New York City to grow and strengthen the JNFuture young leadership community, focusing on professionals ages 33-40. This role will involve developing strategic initiatives, fostering local partnerships, and creating impactful programming to deepen engagement and expand the network of committed young leaders throughout Metro New York. Additionally, the fundraiser will work closely with the local JNFuture board to drive engagement, leadership development, and fundraising efforts in the region.

You will bring a mindset of leadership, innovation, and creative problem-solving to this role, helping to drive engagement, growth, and impact. A typical day extends beyond the office, involving identifying prospective donors, engaging in face-to-face meetings to share the JNF story, managing programs, and developing leadership to help the organization meet and exceed its goals. A flexible work schedule is essential to meet the needs of donors.

With over twenty chapters nationwide and expanding, this position offers the opportunity to be part of a national movement of young Zionists who are transforming Israel's future. This is an opportunity to grow the presence of Jewish National Fund across NYC . You will become part of a strong community with your peers that work with their chapters across the country.

This position will work out of our NYC office and the expectation will be to travel throughout Metro New York and surrounding areas on a regular basis.

You will have the exposure to an international community that is supporting the growth and development of Israel. There is potential for international travel to Israel. You will be expected to travel to trainings, conferences, and meetings around the country when needed.

• Solicit donations from current and new donors between the ages of 33 - 40
• Prospect potential new donors using various direct methods (such as calling and face-to-face meetings), networking, mining the salesforce database, utilizing social media sites, and research.
• In partnership with the local board presidents, guide and assist the JNFuture Boards and leadership in region.
• Work alongside the events and marketing team to plan and execute all local JNFuture events and programs, in person and virtually.
• Be a voice for the young professional community and work with the regional campaign professionals to develop programming targeted towards that audience.
• Representing JNF at various events to bring new donors into the fold and identify partnership opportunities.
• Recruit JNFuture donors for JNF tours and missions to Israel
• Weekly JNFuture team calls
• Weekly regional team calls
• One on ones with supervisor

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 2-3 years minimum experience in sales/fundraising required
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; strong attention to details and the ability to balance a variety of tasks and deadlines.
• Creative self-starter with the ability to work both independently as a team player
• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills
• A flexible and creative thinker able to find and create new giving opportunities for programs.
• Self-motivated, outgoing and results oriented; ability and desire to set and reach ambitious goals.
• Ability to respect and maintain donor confidentiality.
• Ability to travel mostly throughout region and Israel on occasion except for National Conference, JNF University, JLIS
• Nonprofit boards and/or committees experience a plus.
• Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
• 3pm close-of-business on Fridays
• Flexible expense reimbursement for mileage and donor meetings
• Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
• Parental Leave policy
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability
• 403(b) with generous 10.5% employer contribution
• Opportunities to travel to Israel

$80,000-$100,000

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

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