Sr. Director or AVP, Philanthropic Engagement (Northeast Fundraising Lead)

About the role

BBYO seeks a talented, driven fundraiser to serve as Northeast Fundraising Lead, securing financial support for BBYO communities across New York, New Jersey, and New England. The role combines relationship-building, strategic planning, and community engagement — fundraising, developing volunteer leaders, and creating strategic partnerships in each community served, as part of a cross-country development team.

Responsibilities: • Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies across multiple regional communities • Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects with annual goals for retention, pipeline growth, and new or increased gifts of $1,800+ • Identify and solicit endowment and legacy prospects • Motivate and support local adult lay leadership to advance regional fundraising goals • Plan fundraising and stewardship events and implement #givingBBYOday campaigns in each assigned community • Manage grants and relationships with local foundations and Federations

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in major gifts development, ideally for a non-profit organization or political campaign
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree welcome
• Demonstrated success securing significant philanthropic investments and closing not-for-profit sales
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and storytelling skills
• Familiarity with CRM systems, fundraising analytics, and donor prospecting tools; Salesforce preferred
• Knowledge of the Jewish community and Jewish nonprofit organizations preferred
• Travel as needed (~25%)
• Salary:
• $120,000-$200,000, highly influenced by experience, plus eligibility for a discretionary performance bonus.
• Benefits:
• Flexible work environment and unlimited paid time off
• 18 paid secular and Jewish holidays, plus two week-long office shutdowns
• Contribution toward medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Generous 403(b) and Roth retirement plan with vested match
• Generous paid parental leave and a benefit for children's participation in BBYO programs
• Free access to WellHub, including discounted gym access