Director, Northern Ohio

Position Overview Jewish National Fund-USA seeks to recruit a Director, Northern Ohio responsible for developing and implementing short and long‑term philanthropic and leadership development strategies with a significant focus on fundraising. The Director will be charged with fundraising throughout Northern Ohio and Western PA and expectation will be to travel throughout those regions on a regular basis. Job Responsibilities Participate in all aspects of the gift cycle Manage a list of 250‑300 donors and prospects for which you will be the primary account manager for cultivation and solicitation purposes Build toward a fundraising goal of $1.5M in year 1 Conduct face‑to‑face meetings for solicitation, cultivation and recognition of donors, both new and prospective Identify and develop new donor prospects for the Major Gifts Campaign & General Campaign, and strategies to grow both campaign categories Plan and hold meetings and fundraising events that include bringing in new donors to build toward our strategic goal of 1 Million Voices for Israel Provide community Board, Committee, and Affinity Group development, cultivation, management, and leadership Work closely with key lay leaders, on and off your Board and Committees, to grow the campaign and JNF‑USA's footprint in the regions Attend and lead or co‑lead monthly meetings and events which take place in the evening and occasional weekends Plan and manage all donor‑facing aspects of events, including leadership selection & communication, program development, seating, etc. In partnership with your supervisor, develop and execute quarterly, annual, and long‑term growth strategies in Northern Ohio and Western PA Recruit for and be able to staff Jewish National Fund-USA Missions to Israel Recruit for and attend Jewish National Fund-USA Global Conference for Israel Exhibit the highest level of professionalism as a front‑facing representative of JNF‑USA Other duties as assigned by your supervisor Qualifications At least 5 years of relative experience in fundraising, sales, or other roles that demonstrate metric‑driven, progressive growth and consistent target achievement Bachelor's Degree Deep understanding of donor and/or customer research, identification and cultivation and solicitation/closing, and stewardship Proven success in building and maintaining long‑term relationships with donors, customers, funders, or other partners and stakeholders Proven success in closing major gifts or high‑stakes pitches or deals Capacity to effectively engage with key communal leaders, sponsors, high‑level decision makers, and donor prospects A creative, entrepreneurial, and innovative thinker, able to execute existing national and local strategies while identifying gaps and finding new ways to grow the business Superior multi‑tasking skills, allowing for simultaneous management of people, projects, and programs Proficiency with CRMs such as Salesforce a plus Sound judgment and discretion to maintain donor confidentiality Willingness and flexibility to travel throughout Northern Ohio and Western PA, for the annual Global Conference, plus occasional travel to Israel Knowledge of the region's community a strong plus Benefits Generous paid time off 3 pm 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 10.5% employer contribution Opportunities to travel to Israel Compensation $100,000‑$120,000 Pay Type Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jewish National Fund - USA