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

The role

The Northeast Fundraising Lead will secure financial support for BBYO communities in the Northeast. This role involves relationship-building, strategic planning, and community engagement to develop donors, volunteer leaders, and strategic partnerships.

What you will do

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies across multiple regional communities
• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects to meet annual goals
• Engage prospective donors with interests aligning with BBYO initiatives
• Identify and solicit endowment and legacy prospects
• Strategize with and support local adult lay leadership
• Collaborate with program staff to implement #givingBBYOday campaigns
• Plan fundraising and stewardship events
• Manage grants and relationships with local foundations and Federations
• Partner with program professionals to gain knowledge of ongoing activity
• Work with Marketing & Communications to implement marketing initiatives

Required qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in major gifts development
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated success implementing sophisticated fundraising programs
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and storytelling skills
• Familiarity with modern CRM systems, fundraising analytics, and donor prospecting tools
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to BBYO's mission
• Attend major BBYO events including Staff Conference, International Convention, and Departmental Retreats
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without holding a visa or sponsorship
• Ability to access reliable transportation
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 lbs

Nice to have

• Advanced degree
• Knowledge of the Jewish community and familiarity with Jewish nonprofit organizations
• Experience with Salesforce

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• (18) paid secular and Jewish holidays
• Two week-long office shutdowns
• Contribution toward medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance, and 2.5x salary life insurance
• Generous 403b and Roth retirement plan with vested match
• Free access to WellHub, which includes discounted access to gyms
• Health insurance covers mental health services
• Benefit for children’s participation in BBYO programs
• Flexibility in bringing child(ren) on business travel
• Generous paid parental leave

Before you apply

• Unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. without holding a visa or sponsorship

About the company

BBYO is a pluralistic platform for post–bar/bat mitzvah engagement and leadership development for Jewish teens.