AFPLI Career Opportunities

Position Title: Development & Event Coordinator (Full time)

Salary: $48,000

Posting Date: November 29, 2023

Seatuck Environmental Association’s staff has a deep commitment to the conservation of Long Island wildlife and the environment, as well as a positive, entrepreneurial spirit. The organization is committed to building and supporting a diverse team of caring and dedicated people. We are excited to welcome a Development & Events Coordinator who thrives in a fast-paced setting and genuinely enjoys working independently & concurrently on multiple projects. Candidates should bring a can-do attitude along with excellent project management skills and some experience in nonprofit fundraising. The coordinator will report to the development director in managing individual donors and will be the point person for fundraising & stewardship events. We are seeking a self-starter with 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and/or event planning.

Responsibilities:

Development:

■ Assist in and support the development director in overall fundraising operations

■ Manage and cultivate relationships with existing donors while engaging potential donors in creative ways

■ Utilize CRM to run reports for donor outreach and event invitations

■ Assist with planning and executing donor follow-up after events

■ Assist in maintaining the accuracy of tracking systems and database entries while maintaining the confidentiality of information

■ Identify and coordinate volunteer intake for all aspects of Seatuck’s work

Events:

■ Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of all fundraising & stewardship events aimed at increasing revenue and visibility

■ Identify and solicit new and repeat sponsors

■ Develop and maintain comprehensive event project plans, budgets and timelines in consultation with development director

■ Manage a hands-on volunteer committee that helps to plan events by securing sponsorships, vendors, and auction items; lead discussions around event details and brainstorm ideas with committee members

■ Secure and collaborate with event-related vendors to ensure event success

■ Manage all event-related print and design products

■ Work with development director to organize and facilitate event communications including creating and publishing content on Seatuck’s social media platforms

Other Responsibilities:

■ Attend quarterly staff meetings

■ Attend fundraising & other organization events

■ Collaborate with conservation, education and other staff

■ Other duties as assigned by the Development Director and Executive Director

Qualifications:

■ 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and/or event planning

■ Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to establish solid relationships with donors and colleagues

■ Exceptional organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, and follow-through

■ Excellent writing and communication skills

■ Experience using a donor database

■ Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

■ Creativity, curiosity, and self-motivation to undertake diverse responsibilities

■ Ability to work in an environment involving multiple tasks and priorities

Schedule/Benefits:

■ This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday daytime hours; some evening and weekend hours required for various events and donor cultivation

■ Work is primarily on-site, with some options for remote location

■ Benefits include paid vacations, employee health benefits, family medical leave plan and availability of 503(b) plan for employee contribution

Application Instructions:

Please send resume and cover letter stating your interest to: development@seatuck.org

Organizational Website: www.seatuck.org

Position Title: Vice President of Development

Position Level: Vice President

Salary Range: $145,000 - $165,000

Posting Date: November 22, 2023

The YMCA of Long Island is seeking a Vice President of Development who, under the direction of the President & CEO, will support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Responsibilities:

You will oversee and provide leadership for all philanthropic outreach that supports the YMCA of Long Island’s mission including individual giving, major gifts, special events, grants and overall annual campaign strategy. You will assist in meeting the Association’s strategic plan for philanthropy and support Branch leadership with resources to meet goals set for campaigns. The main accountability is to drive revenue to support the mission of the Y.

· Organize, implement and support a comprehensive strategic philanthropy program in collaboration with the President & CEO, SVP & COO, executive and volunteer leadership.

· Develop and implement an association-wide annual campaign fundraising plan which includes cultivation and stewardship of donors.

· Design and implement a major gifts plan that outlines personalized donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Track moves and actions with donors in accordance with the YMCA’s engagement continuum.

· Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate, foundation and government funding program.

· Enter and manage donor information, using the CRM software.

· Support Branch staff and volunteers through training and coaching, to increase their success from direct and face-to-face solicitation efforts.

· Track performance metrics to measure ROI of campaigns.

· Prepare and distribute reports for management.

· Provide templates and examples of prospect/donor solicitation and correspondence for Branch Executives.

· Assist the President & CEO and SVP & COO in the execution of prospect/donor solicitation and correspondence for the corporate office.

· Support YMCA of Long Island’s special events working with the Special Events Manager to ensure they are of the highest quality.

· Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Director to manage and promote a communication plan to support the Y’s philanthropic mission.

Qualifications:

· BS/BA or equivalent, with five or more years fundraising experience in donor relations, annual giving campaigns, major gifts, grants coordination and special events. Proven experience in cultivating and soliciting leadership level gifts to annual fund.

· Demonstrated verbal and communications skills, leading large and small group presentations, group facilitation and training. Skills in written communications to include clear and concise narrative reports, evaluations and similar narrative pieces.

· Ability to ready, comprehend and analyze number goals, as well as fundraising reports.

· Experience working closely with volunteers and in staffing volunteer committees/events.

· Understanding of and enthusiasm for the mission of the YMCA.

· Capital Campaign experience is a plus.

Additional information:

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, LTD, generous retirement plan, free membership, program discounts, paid time off and more.

Application Instructions:

Salary starting at $145,000 per year. For consideration, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@matchnpc.com.

Organizational Website: https://ymcali.org/

Position Title: Director of Development

Position Level: Senior

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000, commensurate with experience.

Posting Date: November 7, 2023

Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) is a 501C3 not-for-profit organization that opened its doors in 1993 in a small pilot location, moving into its permanent home on Museum Row in 2002. LICM is committed to the serious work of play, our mission: Connecting all our communities’ children, and those who care for them, to one another and to a life of wonder, imagination and exploration. Here, children discover their passions and their relationship to the world we share. Recognized with several honors, including the National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), LICM is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the gold standard of museum excellence. It is currently the only accredited children’s museum in New York State and is one of only 16 accredited children’s museums nationwide. LICM has earned 4-stars on Charity Navigator and has Platinum Transparency on Candid.

With a budget of $6M, 35 full-time staff, and more than 100 part-time staff, LICM is at a unique juncture - with a new President and plans for growth - after navigating through the challenges of the pandemic.

For more information on the Long Island Children’s Museum, please visit our website.

The Opportunity

The Long Island Children's Museum (LICM) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to fill the crucial role of Director of Development. Reporting directly to the President, this position will be responsible for overseeing a dynamic development operation that encompasses grants, events, membership, major giving campaigns, and corporate partnerships. The Director of Development will lead and oversee the day-to-day management and operations of the development team, develop, and manage all aspects of our development strategy and help build our membership, major donor, and fundraising capacity. Contributed revenue makes up nearly 50% of LICM’s budget. The Director of Development also serves as a member of the senior management team and will work closely with the Board of Directors.

The Director of Development will hold a pivotal role in shaping the organization's future and contributing to its mission of connecting all communities' children to a life of wonder, imagination, and exploration. In this influential position, you will be at the forefront of positive change and instrumental in driving LICM's next growth phase.

The Director of Development’s responsibilities include:

· Lead and manage a dynamic development operation, ensuring the success of grants, events, membership, major donor campaigns, and corporate partnerships in alignment with strategic long-range plan;

· Oversee and mentor a team of three development professionals, in addition to managing external consultants dedicated to large-scale government grants, fostering excellence within each member’s role and their effective contribution to LICM’s mission;

· Collaborate with the President to strategize and execute initiatives and ensure alignment with LICM's goals;

· Utilize data analytics to assess the effectiveness of development initiatives, making data-driven decisions to optimize development efforts, with a focus on annual giving;

· Take the lead in major giving program design and execution, in alignment with Board priorities;

· Build and nurture relationships with current and potential donors, with a focus on cultivating major donors and corporate partnerships;

· Contribute to the creation of a well-rounded development strategy, including corporate, foundation, individual, and government grants;

· Position LICM for a capital campaign in partnership with the President, setting the stage for future growth in contributed revenue;

· Bring creativity and innovation to LICM’s fundraising strategies, exploring new, dynamic methods of donor engagement.

Candidate Profile

The Director of Development for the Long Island Children's Museum (LICM) will be a seasoned strategic thinker with a proven track record of thoughtful and empathetic leadership. This individual will bring a careful, deliberate approach to scaling development efforts while maintaining a strong connection to LICM's mission and core values. The successful candidate should exhibit the following attributes and competencies:

· Passion for the Mission: A genuine commitment to LICM’s mission of connecting all communities’ children to a life of wonder, imagination, and exploration.

· Development Leadership: Proven experience managing a multi-pronged development operation, with a strong focus on events, grants, membership, corporate and major giving.

· Team Management: Ability to lead and support a team of three direct reports and supervise external consultants, while fostering a culture of collaboration, mentorship, inclusion, and growth around philanthropy throughout the organization.

· Results-Driven Approach: A force-multiplier with proactive and driven mindset, capable of overseeing and executing various development streams.

· Relationship Builder: Joy at creating rapport with people across all manners of backgrounds, interests, and experiences with the capacity to represent LICM at meetings and within the community.

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:

· 6+ years of solid fundraising experience in the not-for-profit development field, with a proven record of success in strategizing, developing frameworks, and cultivating, and maintaining funder relations, and leading small to large fundraising events;

· 3+ years of supervisory experience with strong management skills, both strategic and operational, and a demonstrated ability to build, manage, mentor, and motivate an effective team;

Experience leading fundraising efforts that can raise $2-5 million in annual revenue;
Extensive experience in managing a diverse and multi-pronged development operation;
Creative thinking and flexibility in adapting to changing circumstances;
Exceptional relationship-building skills and a genuine interest in engaging with people;
Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to lead and inspire internal teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability;
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion principles and the ability to foster an inclusive environment within the organization's operations and initiatives;
Experience with fundraising databases and the capability to harness their full potential for tracking and cultivating donors;
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities to effectively engage with donors, partners, community leaders, and internal teams;
Proven leadership experience, ideally in a senior leadership role within a nonprofit or philanthropic organization;
Familiarity and/or experience with Long Island Philanthropic community, a plus;
Personal transportation to attend networking and community events.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this position will be between $110,000-130,000, commensurate with candidate experience and is offered alongside a competitive benefits package. As having a presence and connection to all staff and programming is important, this role will work (4) days in the LICM office each week, with flexibility to work from home (1) day a week. Additionally, there are evening/weekend commitments throughout the year – both for LICM’s Anchor Programs and also networking events in the community.

Contact

Shelby Woods has been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials by filling out the Talent Profile. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

The Long Island Children’s Museum is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

Koya Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Position Title: Director of Development and Alumni Relations

Position Level: Mid

Salary: $ 80,000

Posting Date: October 20, 2023

Touro Law Center, a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS), is part of the Touro College and University System. Established in 1970 to focus on higher education for the Jewish community, the Touro College and University System has grown to serve a widely diverse population of over 18,000 students across thirty-five schools. We are uniquely attuned to the importance of an education for students of all backgrounds and circumstances.

Located in beautiful and historic Long Island with its many beaches, coastlines, and parks, Touro Law Center is in an excellent location directly across the street from the federal and state courts, providing substantial opportunities for teaching and learning. Within the New York City metropolitan area, we are a train ride to the City and an even shorter train ride to JFK Airport.

Responsibilities:

In all duties and responsibilities, the successful candidate will have the proactive drive and infectious enthusiasm that will motivate individuals to support the Law Center and will motivate advancement staff, alumni leadership and other constituencies to achieve their goals.

The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Dean of Institutional Advancement, will participate in prospect identification, prospect cultivation, and stewardship; will oversee alumni relations and special events, and will supervise the Coordinator of Special Events and Annual Fund.

The successful candidate will carry his/her own portfolio of prospects, and is expected to raise a significant portion of the annual fundraising goal. The candidate will demonstrate that he/she has a strong work ethic, a high-level of integrity, and a focused commitment to achieve the goals of the department.

The candidate will have a record of accomplishment as an exceptional communicator, in writing as well as verbally. The candidate should have experience in face-to-face solicitation and drafting solicitation letters and donor correspondence, as well as a proven record of exceeding fundraising goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Build and sustain positive and mutually rewarding relations between the Law Center and its donors and donor prospects. Success will be measured by donor engagement, event participation, the number of new donors brought in, and dollars raised.

· Oversee the implementation and execution of a comprehensive alumni engagement program that includes annual giving, direct mail, anniversary gifts, reunion program, law firm solicitation, and on-line giving, as well as increase the overall alumni participation rate for annual giving.

· Identify, cultivate and solicit gifts $5,000+ and steward a portfolio of donors and alumni.

· Make at least 20 face-to-face visits (in-person or via zoom) per quarter.

· Track data to help reach development and fundraising goals.

· Possess a deep knowledge of best practice fundraising principles.

· Exhibit the ability and desire to schedule one-on-one appointments with donor prospects who have never been engaged with the Law Center.

· Grow Alumni Leadership Giving.

· Identify, develop, execute, and evaluate event strategies for a variety of goals and constituencies.

· Increase alumni support and alumni participation and effectively involve increasing numbers of alumni in the life of the school.

Additional Responsibilities:

· Facilitate alumni communication and promote the reputation of the Law Center by working with the Director of Communications to produce quality communications including a monthly e-newsletters, print publications and social media pieces.

· Utilize database to track and analyze alumni participation as it relates to events, social media fundraising and marketing.

· Support and provide service to the Alumni in their efforts to support the Law Center. This includes working closely with the Office of Career and Professional Development to help connect alumni with employment opportunities.

· Supervise alumni events.

· Serve as relationship liaison with Alumni Association.

· Coordinate, oversee and maintain alumni volunteer programs, including the Alumni Association, alumni speakers, and volunteers with student organizations for programs, events and competitions.

· Respond to alumni queries and requests (constituent relations).

· Schedule, plan, coordinate and oversee alumni events both regionally and nationally.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in gift solicitation. This includes gifts cultivated (4, 5, and 6 figure gifts), solicited, closed and stewarded. Solid, frontline fundraising experience is a must.

Additional Information:

The Director of Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for providing strategic leadership for development, alumni relations, and special events that support the mission of Touro Law Center. The successful candidate will be a proven, goal-oriented, entrepreneurial, and resourceful development professional.

The position is responsible for implementing and coordinating a comprehensive advancement program that integrates fundraising, alumni relations and stewardship to promote deeper engagement with the Law Center. This includes building and growing the level of private donor support from alumni and other individuals, law firms, corporations, etc. This also includes developing and managing a significant portfolio of annual and major gifts prospects that incorporates research, identification and cultivation of new prospects.

The Director will help guide a special events strategy that represents a thorough understanding of the integral role special events play in donor development and institutional advancement. The position requires that the candidate demonstrate solid relationship skills, communication skills, a passion for the Law Center's mission, and demonstrated success in building organizational capacity and increasing revenue.

Application Instructions:

Please apply at: https://tcnycareers-touro.icims.com/jobs/10062/director-of-development-and-alumni-relations/jobmode=view&mobile=false&width=705&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240

Organization Website: www.tourolaw.edu

Position Title: Director of Development

Position Level: Senior Management

Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000; Negotiable based on experience.

Posting Date: October 19, 2023

Old Westbury Gardens seeks to inspire appreciation of the early 20th century American country estate through faithful preservation and interpretation of its landscape, gardens, architecture, and collections.

The Director of Development provides strategic leadership, planning and management of Old Westbury Gardens’ fundraising programs and activities which include major gift and capital campaign strategies, events, annual giving, membership, corporate and foundation fundraising.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of successful professional experience in fundraising with a track record in major gift fundraising. The candidate will be a creative, ambitious, team-oriented leader who will thrive in a busy and growing philanthropic environment. Master’s Degree and/or fundraising certification preferred.

Full job description is available on request.

Organizational Website: oldwestburygardens.org

Application Instructions: Please submit your resume to dalbanese@oldwestburygardens.org

Position Title: Development Assistant

Team: Development

Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000

Under the supervision of the Director of Development, provides administrative support for members of the Development Department to ensure successful fundraising efforts for both GDF and AVD. This includes assisting with special events, grants as well as helping with other functions of the Development Department to raise funds and awareness for both GDF and AVD. The position is a forward-facing role and the individual will be required to respond effectively to donor inquiries.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Process and maintain annual registrations, including State Registrations, Combined Federal Campaign, Military Support Groups of America, Animal Charities of America etc.

· Sponsor recognition for all sponsorships i.e., team, hospitality, bricks, etc. (other than puppy sponsorships).

· Support periodically with lower to mid-level grant applications and steward foundations as needed.

· Assist with pre-and-post special event support.

· Back-up support for third party events as needed.

· Capture content both photos and video for sponsorship fulfillment.

· Oversee volunteers for Development Office projects.

· Prepare and arrange mailings and shipments for Development staff.

· Responsible for effectively responding to donor inquiries via phone and email.

· Support donor cultivation and stewardship as appropriate.

· Perform other tasks as may be required to support the Development Department.

· Provides project management and administrative support (correspondence, reports, scheduling and maintaining calendars, expenses etc.) for the Development Department.

· Manage Development supplies/stock room in lower level.

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· 1-2 Years’ experience in an administrative position.

· Demonstrated capacity for organization, prioritization, follow-through, and efficiency in a dynamic and face-paced environment.

· Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work under tight deadlines.

· Ability to manage communication of sensitive information.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, experience using a CRM and general office equipment.

· Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

· Flexibility with work hours and special requests. Day, evening, or weekend hours may be required.

· Team player.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical Demands:

The employee is required to:

stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead and bend to the floor
drive and/or travel
lift 25 pounds and exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally

Visual Acuity:

Near acuity and accommodation are required for the ability to see and read text and copy of written materials for publishing and to read computer screen.

Hearing Ability:

Ability to interact with staff and the public in an informal or formal way during events or public speaking.

Work Environment:

The employee is exposed to the office, kennel, and residence environment. This includes animal hair and dander and cleaning and antibacterial cleaning solutions

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Krista Mathews at Krista.Mathews@guidedog.org.

Position Listing: Executive Director

Position Level: Mid

Salary Range: $25,000 - $28,000

Posting Date: September 20, 2023

The job offered is a part time position, usually 1 – 2 days a week.

The mission of the Harry Chapin Foundation is to support organizations dedicated towards the betterment of the arts, education, farming and agriculture and the environment that have demonstrated their ability to dramatically improve the lives and livelihood of people by helping them to become self-sufficient.

Responsibilities:

Screen and scrutinize all grant applications, plan, and hold Board meetings and present applicants for funding. Keep current and compliant with state and federal laws, provide periodic and annual reports for the Board, manage files, and keep records, maintain a donor list, and acknowledge all donations.

Qualifications:

Applications must be organized, a self-starter, be able to work well with people remotely and by phone as most applicants are from out of state. The job start date will be available in the middle of November. The start date is flexible.

Applicant instructions:

Please submit your resume online to harrychapinfound@aol.com or by mail to

Harry Chapin Foundation

16 Gerard Street

Huntington NY 117843

Organizational website: http://harrychapinfoundation.org

Additional instructions:

Full job description is available on request.

Position Listing: Development Executive, Long Island Campaign, Women’s Campaign

Position Level (Sr, Mid, Entry): Mid-Level

Title of Position: Development Executive

Salary Range: $72,000 - $75,000

Posting Date: August 28, 2023

UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community.

Responsibilities:

1. Fundraising/Development

· Expand the LI division revenue through deeper engagement of donors and new prospects.

· Develop and implement appropriate fundraising strategies to increase the dollars raised for the annual campaign from newly identified communities.

· Develop and implement appropriate strategies to increase the dollars raised for Planned Giving and Special Capital Initiatives.

· Employ a variety of fundraising techniques including face-to-face solicitations, fundraising events, educational programs, door openers, worker assignments, phone sessions, and written communications.

· Educate donors and prospects about the mission of UJA-Federation of New York through one-on-one and group cultivation activities, fundraising events, educational programs, mitzvah projects, agency visits, and missions.

· Identify and collaborate with lay leaders, inspiring them to serve as ambassadors for UJA-Federation building new personal and business-connected relationships.

· Collaborate with staff in other campaign divisions to develop and support their initiatives to engage donors in events, missions and other opportunities.

2. Events

· Organize small and large-scale fundraising and outreach events for the communities as well as those to be developed through strategic research and engagement.

· Organize and execute lay site visits to agencies, volunteer activities, and missions to Israel and other countries.

· Involve lay leadership in a strategic and planned manner. Provide necessary professional support to appropriate lay committees; including agenda setting, preparing reports and presentations, writing meeting notes, and providing necessary follow-up.

· Develop and implement a plan for post-event (divisional/boutique) follow-up, including contacting and meeting with prospects and new donors.

3. Donor Cultivation

· Develop and update research on individuals and companies appropriate to the portfolio. This includes identification of viable prospects through research, outreach and relationship-building.

· Maintain records of donor portfolios and evaluate progress regularly with supervisor.

· Think strategically and creatively about new constituencies and businesses, and recommend and implement fresh growth strategies, programs, and initiatives.

· Stay current on donors in portfolio as well as philanthropic trends. This includes reading newspapers, trade publications, journals, and other related materials.

4. Collaborations

· Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with Long Island staff and other fundraising divisions to develop and implement strategies involving donors across divisional lines.

· Work with the event management team on marketing, venue selection journal, preparation and event program, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required.

· 5+ years minimum work experience to include significant, demonstrable fundraising experience, including one-on-one and phone solicitation.

· High degree of comfort with high net worth donors. 

· Excellent interpersonal skills, relationship-building skills, and customer service orientation.

· Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and passion for UJA-Federation’s mission.

· Team player with the ability to multitask.

· Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. 

· Communication skills are extremely important, especially the art of listening.

· Should be comfortable and adept at presenting and communicating via Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other remote-work applications. 

· Entrepreneurial self-starter.

The Development Executive is responsible for the development and implementation of high-level fundraising/development strategies and goals focused on the Jewish community of Long Island. This position focuses on creating new strategies for growing UJA’s donor base on Long Island. The portfolio includes the Women’s Campaign and hyper-local assigned communities (i.e., Port Washington/Sands Point/Manhasset). Responsibilities include research, engagement, cultivation, solicitation of funds, implementation of cultivation and fundraising events, committee meetings, educational projects, and hands-on activities. Collaboration on other regional projects, as appropriate.

Application Instructions:

Equal Opportunity Employment. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Please submit your application directly to our job board

Development Executive, Long Island | UJA Careers (ultipro.com)

Organizational Website:

https://www.ujafedny.org/

Position Listing: Development Executive, Long Island Campaign

Position Level (Sr, Mid, Entry): Mid-Level

Title of Position: Development Executive

Salary Range: $72,000- $75,000

Posting Date: August 28, 2023

Responsibilities:

1. Fundraising/Development

· Expand the Long Island division revenue through deeper engagement of donors and new prospects.

· Develop and implement appropriate fundraising strategies to increase the dollars raised for the annual campaign from newly identified communities.

· Employ a variety of fundraising techniques including: face-to-face solicitations, fundraising events, educational programs, door openers, worker assignments, phone sessions, and written communications.

· Identify and collaborate with lay leaders, inspiring them to serve as ambassadors for UJA-Federation to build new personal and business-connected relationships.

· Collaborate with staff in other campaign divisions to develop and support their initiatives to engage donors in events, missions and other opportunities.

2. Events

· Organize small and large-scale fundraising and outreach events for the communities as well as those to be developed through strategic research and engagement.

· Organize and execute lay site visits to agencies, volunteer activities, and missions to Israel and other countries.

· Involve lay leadership in a strategic and planned manner. Provide necessary professional support to appropriate lay committees, including agenda setting, preparing reports and presentations, writing meeting notes, and providing necessary follow-up.

· Develop and implement a plan for post-event (divisional/boutique) follow-up, including contacting and meeting with prospects and new donors.

3. Donor Cultivation

· Develop and update research on individuals and companies appropriate to the portfolio. This includes identification of viable prospects through research, outreach and relationship-building.

· Maintain records of donor portfolios and evaluate progress regularly with supervisor.

· Think strategically and creatively about new constituencies and businesses, and recommend and implement fresh growth strategies, programs, and initiatives.

· Stay current on donors in portfolio as well as philanthropic trends. This includes reading newspapers, trade publications, journals, and other related materials.

4. Collaborations

· Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with Long Island staff and other fundraising divisions to develop and implement strategies involving donors across divisional lines.

· Work with the event management team on marketing, venue selection journal preparation and event program, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required.

· Three plus years minimum work experience to include significant, demonstrable fundraising experience, including one-on-one and phone solicitation.

· High degree of comfort with high net worth donors. 

· Working knowledge of zoom technology and facilitating virtual meetings and events

· Excellent interpersonal skills, relationship-building skills, and customer service orientation

· Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and passion for UJA-Federation’s mission

· Team player with the ability to multitask.

· Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. 

· Communication skills are extremely important, especially the art of listening.

· Should be comfortable and adept at presenting and communicating via Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other remote-work applications. 

· Entrepreneurial self-starter

The Development Executive is responsible for the development and implementation of high-level fundraising/development strategies and goals focused on the Jewish community of Long Island. This position will focus on creating new strategies for growing UJA’s donor base on Long Island, with special attention to engaging members of hyper local assigned communities. Responsibilities include research, engagement, cultivation, solicitation of funds, implementation of cultivation and fundraising events, committee meetings, educational projects, and hands-on activities. Collaboration on other regional projects, as appropriate.

Application Instructions:

Equal Opportunity Employment. Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Please submit your application directly to our job board

Development Executive, Long Island Campaign | UJA Careers (ultipro.com)

Organizational Website:

https://www.ujafedny.org/