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Position Filled
Permanent
Hybrid

Greater New York City Director

Recruiter: William Hochman

New York, NY

Job ID
6002WH
Industry

Jewish Non profit

Specialty

Executive Leadership

Experience level

Leadership

Salary range:
$80,000 - $120,000

OVERVIEW

The Director will be responsible for cultivating relationships and increasing financial commitments from existing supporters in the $1,800 – $25,000 donor range, while also engaging new community members to become significant financial contributors. A successful candidate should have a proven track record in sales, client relations, fundraising, or a similar field.
Additionally, the Director will lead efforts to grow a grassroots movement focused on advocacy and voting. This position, based in NYC with hybrid work options, reports to the Northeast Director and is supported by both state and national offices.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A minimum of 5 years of work experience in sales/fundraising or a related field with a successful track record of achieving and exceeding goals
  • Ability to pivot quickly to address rapidly changing situations
  • Highly motivated self-starter who can initiate and maintain contacts, relationships, projects, meetings and events
  • A problem solver, able to visualize and articulate solutions using an analytical mindset
  • Ability to prioritize, work independently and complete multiple assignments with attention to detail in fast paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Teamwork skills
  • Ties to the Jewish community and schools
  • Strong commitment to Jewish education and advocacy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or commensurate experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create and execute a plan aimed at increasing community engagement and growing our revenue through solicitations, donor cultivation and stewardship
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with donors and inspire them to increase their investment in our work
  • Identify, cultivate, and solicit new donors
  • Meet quarterly and annual fundraising goals
  • Identify, recruit and develop lay leadership for leadership roles
  • Provide regular updates that inspire people to become more involved in our policy and advocacy work
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date moves management records in the CRM system, including logging communications and meetings.
  • Engage community members in action alerts, voting, events and other advocacy activities
  • Represent us at community events and forums
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