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Director, Central New Jersey

Jewish National Fund, Florham Park, New Jersey, us, 07932

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Position overview: Jewish National Fund-USA seeks to recruit a Director, Central NJ (Hudson, Essex, Union, Morris, Somerset, Hunterdon, Warren, Monmouth, Middlesex) responsible for developing and implementing short and long-term philanthropic and leadership development strategies with a significant focus on fundraising. The Director will be responsible for fundraising throughout the Central New Jersey region of JNF-USA and will work out of Jewish National Fund-USA's Florham Park, NJ office.

Job responsibilities

Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle

In partnership with the Executive Director, develop a strategy and plan for building prospect research and major gift solicitations.

Face-to-face meetings for solicitation, cultivation and recognition of donors, both new and prospective

Developing and identifying major gift prospects

Board and/or Committee development, cultivation and membership

Providing professional leadership and management for Boards and/or Committees

Mission and Conference recruitment

Event Planning

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

You have:

At least 5 years of relative experience in fundraising/sales.

A track record of success and progressive accomplishments in financial resource development and fundraising management.

Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge of the Jewish Community in the Central New Jersey Region

Strong understanding of donor research, identification, cultivation and solicitation, and stewardship.

Proven success in asking for and closing gifts and building and maintaining long-term relationships with donors.

Presence and high comfort level to interact effectively with the leaders in the business community in the assigned area.

A flexible and creative thinker able to find and create new giving opportunities for programs.

Ability to respect and maintain donor confidentiality.

Travel limited to the NJ/NY area, Annual Conferences and Israel on occasion.

Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays

3pm close-of-business on Fridays

Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)

Parental Leave policy

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid short and long-term disability

403(b) with 10.5% employer contribution

Opportunities to travel to Israel

Compensation: $80,000-$120,000

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

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