Reporting to the Chief of Sales Strategy, the Deputy Chief of Sales Strategy will bring in new philanthropic gifts by engaging new philanthropic resources interested in supporting the full myriad of programs of the Jewish Agency for Israel
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Job Status: Full-time (although the position is a hybrid one); Salary range: 20,000 – 24,000
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The Deputy Chief of Sales Strategy will be responsible for bringing in new philanthropic gifts for the Jewish Agency, identifying and cultivating leadership for the Jewish Agency, creating a fundraising strategy for each product, and generally growing the donor base. The DCSS will create new and innovative ways to engage and excite prospects and donors about the work of The Jewish Agency through a range of fundraising, social, cultural, educational, and leadership opportunities.
As Deputy Chief of Sales Strategy Senior, You Get To:
- Create and implement the Jewish Agency's FRD strategy annually by working with the professionals responsible for each "market";
- Grow the number of annual donors to Jewish Agency;
- Research and approach potential foundations and donors;
- Grow the number of dollars raised annually by the Jewish Agency;
- Develop opportunities for engaging new donors in the work of the Jewish Agency;
- Manage, research, and track a diverse portfolio of high-capacity constituents, establishing meaningful relationships with donors and prospects, and exposing them to the vital work of the Jewish Agency;
- Develop and implement appropriate education and fundraising strategies that are designed to increase the dollars raised for the Jewish Agency through a variety of fundraising techniques, including face-to-face solicitations, fundraising events, and types of internet-based FRD;
- Participate on the FRD Senior team as a key contributor to the overall strategy;
- Collaborate with the North American and Israel based staff teams.
This Job Is For You If You:
- Have at least 7 years’ experience soliciting major gifts;
- Are very familiar with the Jewish philanthropic landscape;
- Have prior experience in board development, donor cultivation, and grant writing;
- Have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, meticulous attention to detail and follow-up;
- Are knowledgeable on issues facing the Jewish community;
- Have a passion for Israel;
- Are collaborative and a team player, with the ability to multitask;
- Comfortable working with high-capacity donors and prospects;
- Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint;
- Can travel to United States frequently;
- Are entrepreneurial and a self-starter who can think creatively and out-of-the-box;
- Have a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred).
About the Jewish Agency for Israel
The Jewish Agency for Israel provides the framework for global Aliyah, ensures Jewish safety globally, strengthens Jewish identity and connects Jews to Israel and to one another. Primarily, its programs fall into three categories: Aliyah, Connecting Global Jewry, and investing in young leaders and volunteers from Israel’s disadvantaged and underserved communities so that they become change agents.
Please send your resume to kesher@philantrom.com
