Director of Development, NJ #999

Our client is the Yeshiva's Ohr Yisroel and Ohr Yitzchok www.ohryot.org

Position Overview:

• This is a full-time position and reports to the Executive Director.
• Create resource development in New Jersey. Identify & cultivate prospects capable of donating funds for the expansion of the Yeshivas.
• The candidate will work in coordination with and report to the Executive Director, as well as interface with members of the Board of Directors.
• Salary plus incentives based upon performance.  

Responsibilities:

• Achieving the capital and annual campaign fundraising goals
• Creating strategies for solicitation purposes, conducting prospect research, meetings with prospects and following up
• Identifying opportunities and approaches to prospects, commemorative giving and naming opportunities
• Expanding circle of donors and raising community connection to the Yeshivas
• Preparation of meetings, planning of local and regional events (parlor meetings, small & large events)
• Create and staff Major Gifts Committee to leverage and engage lay leaders

Qualifications:

• A passion for Jewish education
• 5+ years of demonstrated success in asking for gifts with individual donors, foundations and corporations.
• Fundraising experience & contacts in New Jersey
• Ability to develop and implement fundraising strategy
• Detail oriented & organized with impeccable written & presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with proactive nature who can work independently.

 Please submit your application to: Director of Development (#999) | Joel Paul Group