The Director of Development will work with Ogen’s VP Development & Partnerships (Israel based) to engage American Jewish philanthropic and impact investors interested in building a stronger and more inclusive economy and day-to-day financial stability for all Israelis.
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Job Status: Full-time based in NYC; Salary range: 120,000 – 150,000
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The American Friends of Ogen is a longstanding 501c3 US organization now seeking its first US-based professional to drive the growth of Ogen's fundraising through brand awareness and collaborations with partners throughout the United States.
Reporting to Ogen’s VP Development & Partnerships (Israel-based), the Director of Development at the American Friends of Ogen will be a dynamic and inspiring leader with demonstrated success in building a fundraising strategy, working with board members, and growing philanthropic relationships.
As Ogen’s US-based Director of Development, You Get To:
- Increase awareness of Ogen throughout the United States;
- Be responsible for all fundraising efforts in the United States;
- Work with the Israel-based team to execute a comprehensive fundraising plan;
- Direct solicitation of philanthropic contributions for all aspects of Ogen’s work;
- Facilitate major gift and impact investment opportunities;
- Develop fundraising materials, events, campaigns and initiatives (in collaboration with the Israel-based team);
- Coordinate Board engagement and activities;
- Oversee and coordinate legal and accounting partners to ensure administrative compliance, good governance and transparency;
This Job Is For You If:
- Have prior experience in fundraising, board development, donor cultivation, and grant writing;
- Have knowledge of impact investment and institutional finance;
- Are personable, motivated, and a team player;
- Are an experienced writer and speaker;
- Can multi-task and prioritize, and are a quick learner;
- Are a strategic and nuanced thinker capable of creating innovative ways to effectively engage new donor audiences;
- Are detail-oriented, organized, enthusiastic, and energetic;
- Have a deep understanding of the North American Jewish philanthropic landscape and demonstrated commitment to advancing Israel and the Jewish community;
- Are ethical and able to model high personal and professional standards.
About Ogen
Ogen is an Israeli not-for-profit social-finance group that increases financial health, inclusion, and opportunity throughout Israel by providing credit and financial mentoring to low and middle-income Israelis, small businesses, and non-profit organizations.
Ogen manages approximately ILS 515 million in loan capital, employing innovative philanthropic and impact investment models to provide affordable and accessible loans to borrowers who are ill-served by commercial lenders.
Ogen’s supplemental coaching and mentoring projects ensure that the communities it supports have access to both credit and the financial tools they need to achieve growth and success.
Please send your resume to kesher@philantrom.com
