Senior Campaign Executive, Young Leadership

About the role

If working for an organization that supports the land and people of Israel excites you, then join us and you needn't wait another minute to change the world!

Position overview:

Jewish National Fund-USA seeks to recruit a Senior Campaign Executive based in New York City to grow and strengthen the JNFuture community through meaningful philanthropic and leadership engagement for young professionals ages 33-40. In this dynamic role, you will enrich the pathways that enable young professionals to realize their full potential as Jewish National Fund-USA philanthropists, today and in the future. Additionally, the fundraiser will manage the local JNFuture board, working in partnership with key volunteers to drive engagement, leadership development, and fundraising efforts in the region.

Deepening relationships. Developing leadership.

Relationships are at the heart of our meaningful work. As a Senior Campaign Executive, you will share the Jewish National Fund-USA story with current and prospective donors, conduct research, and plan meaningful experiences. You will also develop and inspire leaders in the Metro New York area, going beyond the boardroom to influence future cohorts of Jewish National Fund-USA ambassadors.

This position will based in our flagship New York City office with the expectation of travelling throughout Metro New York and the surrounding areas on a regular basis. You will be expected to travel to trainings, conferences, and meetings around the country, when needed; there is also the potential for travel to Israel.

Position responsibilities :

• Solicit donations from current and new donors between the ages of 33-40.

• Prospect potential new donors using various direct methods (such as calling and face-to-face meetings), networking, mining the salesforce database, utilizing social media sites, and research.

• Serve as lead staff for the Tri-State (Metro New York) JNFuture Board.

• Plan and execute local JNFuture events and programs, in person and virtually, in partnership with the Events and Marketing teams.

• Develop multiple pathways of engagement into JNFuture and the broader Jewish National Fund-USA ecosystem for young professionals between ages 33-40.

• Represent JNF at various events to bring new donors into the fold and identify partnership opportunities.

• Recruit JNFuture donors for JNF tours and missions to Israel.

· Participate in regular, ongoing meetings with the national JNFuture professional team, regional staff teams, and your supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years experience in non-profit development, including support of non-profit boards and/or committees (preferred)
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; strong attention to details and the ability to balance a variety of tasks and deadlines.
• Creative self-starter with the ability to work both independently as a team player
• Excellent oral and written communication, planning, and organizational skills
• A flexible and creative thinker able to find and create new giving opportunities for programs.
• Self-motivated, outgoing and results oriented; ability and desire to set and reach ambitious goals.
• Ability to respect and maintain donor confidentiality.
• Ability to travel mostly throughout region and Israel on occasion except for National Conference, JNF University, JLIS.
• Perks:
• 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 generous 10.5% employer contribution
• Opportunities to travel to Israel
• Compensation
• $100,000-$125,000
• Pay Type:
• Salaried
• Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
• WHAT WE DO
• For 125 years, Jewish National Fund-USA has helped strengthen the land and people of Israel by investing in the communities, infrastructure, and leadership that shape the country's future. Our work is focused on making Israel's North and South places where families can build full, vibrant lives with access to medical care, emergency response, water solutions, parks, playgrounds, jobs, and economic opportunity. Working with our donors and partners, we support underpopulated communities, help attract new residents, improve quality of life, and create the conditions for long-term growth. Our work reaches beyond projects on the ground. Through education, travel, and leadership opportunities, we connect Americans of all ages to Israel in meaningful and lasting ways. That vision continues with the World Zionist Village in Be'er Sheva, a global center that will bring people together to live, learn, lead, and strengthen the next generation of Zionist leadership. From urgent relief to long-term transformation, Jewish National Fund-USA is helping build a stronger future for Israel and creating lasting legacies for generations to come. Learn more at jnf.org .
• SINCE 1901, JNF HAS:
• Planted more than 250 million trees
• Built over 250 reservoirs and dams
• Developed over 250,000 acres of land