Major Gifts Officer - NYC

Recruiter: Kelly Gutradt

New York, NY

Job ID

6449WH

Industry

Jewish Non profit

Specialty

Fundraising And Development

Experience level

Officer

Salary range:

$200,000 - $250,000

OVERVIEW

AISH NY www.aishny.com seeks a Major Gifts Officer. S/he is a relationship-driven fundraising professional responsible for cultivating a portfolio of major gift donors across the tri-state area.

This is a field-based role that calls for someone deeply embedded in — or eager to build deeper roots in — the tri-state Jewish community. You will work independently and with the team, while maintaining full alignment with Aish leadership. This position reports to the Eastern Regional Director and is based in the NYC office.

QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years of Major Gift Fundraising experience.

Experience with Tri-State Jewish donors.

Passion for the AISH mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Gifts Fundraising

Build and manage a growing portfolio of major gift donors and prospects capable of giving $10,000–$100,000+ annually.

Conduct proactive, in-person donor meetings, cultivation events, and stewardship activities on a consistent basis.

Develop tailored engagement and solicitation strategies aligned with each donor's philanthropic interests and capacity.

Solicit gifts directly and close donations in support of Aish Global initiatives.

Re-engage lapsed donors and convert mid-level donors to major gift level through personalized outreach.

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

Cultivate relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families in the tri-state area.

Leverage Aish programming, educational content, and events as meaningful touchpoints in the donor journey.

Coordinate with senior Aish staff and lay leaders to open doors and deepen donor relationships. Work with the CEO and EVP, as well as other AISH subject area experts to help close major gifts, as adviseable..

Coordinate and support donor participation in Aish trips and missions to Israel, leveraging these experiences to inspire increased giving upon return.