New England Regional Director
- Employer
- New Israel Fund
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- $115,000.00 - $132,000.00
- Closing date
- Aug 17, 2022
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- Position Type
- Executive, Fundraising, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, Other Fundraising, Special Events
- Fields
- International, Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
The New Israel Fund is the leading organization committed to
equality and democracy for all Israelis. We are a partnership of
Israelis and supporters of Israel worldwide, dedicated to a vision
of Israel as both the Jewish homeland and a shared society at peace
with itself and its neighbors. NIF strengthens organizations and
leaders that work to achieve equality for all citizens of the
state; realize the civil and human rights of all, including Arab
citizens of Israel; recognize and reinforce the essential pluralism
of Israeli society; and empower groups on the economic margins of
Israeli society. Read more about
NIF
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
NIF seeks an entrepreneurial, experienced, and creative fundraising
professional with major gift experience to lead the effort to grow
and reinforce NIF’s presence throughout the New England Area. The
Regional Director will work with NIF’s existing donors in the
region, reach out to potential new supporters – both individuals
and foundations – and will represent the organization as the
leading organization for those seeking to advance democracy and
equality in Israel.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Devise, oversee, and implement a comprehensive cultivation and fundraising plan for the region, with measurable goals for total revenue and number of donors
- Steward a robust file of major donors
- Identify, cultivate, and solicit new major donor prospects of $25,000+
- Identify, cultivate, and help solicit prospects for endowment and legacy giving in collaboration with NIF’s planned giving director and prospects for the Progressive Jewish Fund donor advised fund program in collaboration with the VP of Finance & Operations
- Supervise a development associate
- Manage and strengthen a regional council of volunteer leaders
- Represent NIF in Boston community forums as appropriate
- Design a regional NIF event strategy and supervise its execution in collaboration with NIF’s Public Engagement team and local volunteers
- Edit and finalize written materials, reports, and proposals for funding consideration, working with the grant writing team
- Contribute to the national development team’s efforts to collectively build knowledge, strategize, and seek and provide support and advice
- Oversee regional New Generations efforts
REQUIREMENTS:
The position requires a person both with an outstanding
understanding of contemporary Israel and a proven track-record as a
major gift fundraiser; a strategic thinker who sees the potential
for NIF’s continued growth, who has an ability to communicate NIF’s
mission in public forums, and who has experience working with and
mobilizing volunteer leadership. The ideal candidate will be highly
self-motivated, have strong organizational and management skills,
have solid written communication skills, have knowledge of and
experience with progressive Jewish communities in the Boston area,
and will have a minimum of five years relevant experience.
The position is located in Newton, MA. Although some at-home work is allowed, and currently staff is required to be in the office one to two days per week, applicants from other locations that do not make possible in-person work when called upon will not be considered. This position requires occasional travel to Israel.
REPORTING & SUPERVISORY
RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports to the Deputy VP, Regional Development, and
works closely with NIF’s Public Engagement, Communications, and
Fundraising staff, and the NIF Executive Team. The Regional
Director will supervise a Development Associate.
SALARY AND COMPENSATION:
The salary range for this position is $115,000 to 132,000 USD
annually. NIF offers a generous benefits package that includes
medical, dental, vision, life insurance; short-term and long-term
disability; generous paid parental leave; dependent coverage; flex
spending; retirement contribution; vacation; sick leave; and paid
holidays (Jewish and secular).
TO APPLY:
Email cover letter and resume as PDFs to jobs@nif.org. In the subject line,
include the position title and your name. Applications will be
reviewed on a rolling basis and job will remain posted until
filled. No phone calls, please. Qualified candidates will be
contacted via email.
The New Israel Fund encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We also encourage applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds. The New Israel Fund is an equal opportunity employer.
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