Director, Northern Ohio
Jewish National Fund - USA, Cleveland, OH, United States
Position Overview
Jewish National Fund-USA seeks to recruit a Director, Northern Ohio responsible for developing and implementing short and long-term philanthropic and leadership development strategies with a significant focus on fundraising. The Director will be charged with fundraising throughout Northern Ohio and Western PA and the expectation will be to travel throughout those regions on a regular basis.
Job Responsibilities
Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle
Manage a list of 250-300 donors and prospects for which you will be the primary account manager for cultivation and solicitation purposes
Build toward a fundraising goal of $1.5M in year 1
Conduct face-to-face meetings for solicitation, cultivation and recognition of donors, both new and prospective
Identify and develop new donor prospects for the Major Gifts Campaign & General Campaign, and strategies to grow both campaign categories
Plan and hold meetings and fundraising events that include bringing in new donors to build toward our strategic goal of 1Million Voices for Israel
Provide community Board, Committee, and Affinity Group development, cultivation, management, and leadership
Work closely with key lay leaders, on and off your Board and Committees, to grow the campaign and JNF-USA's footprint in the regions
Attend and lead or co-lead monthly meetings and events which take place in the evening and occasional weekends
Plan and manage all donor-facing aspects of events, including leadership selection & communication, program development, seating, etc.
In partnership with your supervisor, develop and execute quarterly, annual, and long-term growth strategies in Northern Ohio and Western PA
Recruit for and be able to staff Jewish National Fund-USA Missions to Israel
Recruit for and attend Jewish National Fund-USA Global Conference for Israel
Exhibit the highest level of professionalism as a front-facing representative of JNF-USA
Other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Qualifications
At least 5 years of relative experience in fundraising, sales, or other roles that demonstrate metric-driven, progressive growth and consistent target achievement
Bachelor's Degree
Deep understanding of donor and/or customer research, identification, cultivation and solicitation/closing, and stewardship
Proven success in building and maintaining long-term relationships with donors, customers, funders, or other partners and stakeholders
Proven success in closing major gifts or high-stakes pitches or deals
Capacity to effectively engage with key communal leaders, sponsors, high-level decision makers, and donor prospects
A creative, entrepreneurial, and innovative thinker, able to execute existing national and local strategies while identifying gaps and finding new ways to grow the business
Superior multi-tasking skills, allowing for simultaneous management of people, projects, and programs
Proficiency with CRMs such as Salesforce a plus
Sound judgment and discretion to maintain donor confidentiality
Willingness and flexibility to travel throughout Northern Ohio and Western PA, for the annual Global Conference, plus occasional travel to Israel
Knowledge of the region's community a strong plus
Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
Generous paid time off
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
$100,000-$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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Jewish National Fund-USA seeks to recruit a Director, Northern Ohio responsible for developing and implementing short and long-term philanthropic and leadership development strategies with a significant focus on fundraising. The Director will be charged with fundraising throughout Northern Ohio and Western PA and the expectation will be to travel throughout those regions on a regular basis.
Job Responsibilities
Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle
Manage a list of 250-300 donors and prospects for which you will be the primary account manager for cultivation and solicitation purposes
Build toward a fundraising goal of $1.5M in year 1
Conduct face-to-face meetings for solicitation, cultivation and recognition of donors, both new and prospective
Identify and develop new donor prospects for the Major Gifts Campaign & General Campaign, and strategies to grow both campaign categories
Plan and hold meetings and fundraising events that include bringing in new donors to build toward our strategic goal of 1Million Voices for Israel
Provide community Board, Committee, and Affinity Group development, cultivation, management, and leadership
Work closely with key lay leaders, on and off your Board and Committees, to grow the campaign and JNF-USA's footprint in the regions
Attend and lead or co-lead monthly meetings and events which take place in the evening and occasional weekends
Plan and manage all donor-facing aspects of events, including leadership selection & communication, program development, seating, etc.
In partnership with your supervisor, develop and execute quarterly, annual, and long-term growth strategies in Northern Ohio and Western PA
Recruit for and be able to staff Jewish National Fund-USA Missions to Israel
Recruit for and attend Jewish National Fund-USA Global Conference for Israel
Exhibit the highest level of professionalism as a front-facing representative of JNF-USA
Other duties as assigned by your supervisor
Qualifications
At least 5 years of relative experience in fundraising, sales, or other roles that demonstrate metric-driven, progressive growth and consistent target achievement
Bachelor's Degree
Deep understanding of donor and/or customer research, identification, cultivation and solicitation/closing, and stewardship
Proven success in building and maintaining long-term relationships with donors, customers, funders, or other partners and stakeholders
Proven success in closing major gifts or high-stakes pitches or deals
Capacity to effectively engage with key communal leaders, sponsors, high-level decision makers, and donor prospects
A creative, entrepreneurial, and innovative thinker, able to execute existing national and local strategies while identifying gaps and finding new ways to grow the business
Superior multi-tasking skills, allowing for simultaneous management of people, projects, and programs
Proficiency with CRMs such as Salesforce a plus
Sound judgment and discretion to maintain donor confidentiality
Willingness and flexibility to travel throughout Northern Ohio and Western PA, for the annual Global Conference, plus occasional travel to Israel
Knowledge of the region's community a strong plus
Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
Generous paid time off
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
$100,000-$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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