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Position overview:
Jewish National Fund-USA seeks an Executive Director, Zionist Engagement to be based out of our NYC office.
Job Responsibilities:
The essential functions of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Engagement Team Leadership:
- Strategically manage a national team of Engagement Specialists/Outreach Coordinators/Field Development Specialist (internally known as ‘iPads') and division managers responsible for driving participation in key JNF-USA programs, including community, high school and campus initiatives.
- Set clear sales and engagement targets, monitor team performance, and implement training and development programs to ensure consistent goal attainment.
- Foster a results-oriented team culture, leveraging data and performance metrics to drive accountability and success.
- Oversee the Engagement Department's strategic partnerships and effectively integrate JNF-USA Boruchin Center grantees into the strategic vision and objectives for the department.
- Operational Excellence:
- Oversee the department's recruitment pipeline and establish systems to increase program participation across demographics, including high school students, college campuses, and community leaders.
- Work collaboratively with the various JNF-USA departments to support recruitment strategies and integrate alumni/alumni parents into JNF-USA's broader educational continuum.
- Ensure year-over-year growth for JNF-USA's initiatives, with a focus on efficient operations and scaling successful initiatives.
- Fundraising and Revenue Growth:
- Lead efforts to meet or exceed the department's $2M annual fundraising goal, securing support for flagship initiatives such as Caravan for Democracy, Faculty Fellowship, Alternative Break, and Tu Bishvat.
- Partner with development teams to ensure alignment between sales and donor engagement efforts, utilizing the department's impact to drive contributions.
- Community and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Represent JNF-USA and the Zionist Engagement Department at key conferences and events, serving as an ambassador for the organization's mission and programs.
- Engage National Board lay leaders to serve as advocates and resources for recruitment efforts, aligning their passion with the department's strategic goals.
- Travel and Events:
- Attend evening and weekend meetings or events as required.
- Travel domestically and internationally to support recruitment, represent JNF-USA, and participate in missions to Israel, the Global Conference for Israel, and staff conferences.
- Any further duties assigned by your supervisor, which may not be listed above.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Educator background not required
- The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, strategic, and business oriented with 7-10 years of related experience
- Strong supervisory skills
- Experience with interacting and building relationships to spread IAE mission with lay leaders, professional staff and other institutions
- Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and problem solving skills
- Self-motivated strategic thinker, with a proven work record of achieving results
- Strong follow-through and attention to detail; proven ability to set and meet deadlines
- Ability to think collaboratively and strategically, recognize opportunities, identify high return activities, and prioritize them to attain goals
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Knowledge of Israel and current trends in the Jewish community is required.
- Salesforce experience preferred.
- Passion for Israel and JNF mission
Perks:
- Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
- 3pm close-of-business on Fridays
- Flexible expense reimbursement for mileage and donor meetings
- Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
- Parental Leave policy
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid short and long-term disability
- 403(b) with generous 10.5% employer contribution
- Opportunities to travel to Israel
Compensation:
$100,000+
Pay Type:
Salaried
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.
WHAT WE DO
Jewish National Fund strives to bring an enhanced quality of life to all of Israel's residents and translate these advancements to the world beyond. JNF is "greening" the desert with millions of trees, building thousands of parks across Israel, creating new communities and cities for generations of Israelis to call home, bolstering Israel's water supply, helping develop innovative arid agriculture techniques and educating both young and old about the founding and importance of Israel and Zionism. JNF is the single largest provider of Zionist programs in the U.S. Its work is divided into seven program areas: Forestry & Green Innovations, Water Solutions, Community Building, Zionist Education & Advocacy, Research & Development, Heritage Sites, and Disabilities & Special Needs.
SINCE 1901, JNF HAS:
• Planted more than 250 million trees
• Built over 250 reservoirs and dams
• Developed over 250,000 acres of land
• Created more than 2,000 parks
• Provided the infrastructure for over 1,000 communities
• Connected thousands of children and young adults to Israel and their heritage
Jewish National Fund prides itself on honoring the pioneers of the past and celebrating their spirit by continuing the pioneering tradition in the areas of technology, environmental progress, community development, water renewal and building the land of Israel for many years to come.
Jewish National Fund affirms the bonds of the Jewish family with their strength of unity, the understanding that each member can make a difference and the collective power to build prosperity, develop innovative solutions and promote the greater good.
OUR CREDENTIALS & PARTNERSHIPS
A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Jewish National Fund is recognized as a 4-star organization by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator, for its sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency. JNF has also been rated a top charity by the American Institute of Philanthropy and meets the 20 rigorous standards of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, and the transparency standards of Tzedakah, Inc. No other Jewish organization meets all these standards.
OUR CULTURE
We are ViZion-driven relationship-based, fast-paced, and Positively Israel!
OUR CORE VALUES
Be Bold: Beyond. We are proud and passionate, vocal, and visionary about Israel and Zionism. We pride ourselves on our out-of-the-box thinking and the great things it accomplishes for the land and with the people of Israel.
Belong: Stay long. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming and respecting all cultures, ages, religions, ethnicities, genders, orientations, and physical abilities. Understanding that a work-life balance is crucial to the success of our organization, we are empathetic, understanding, caring, appreciative, and respectful of one another as we strive to develop and retain our professionals and donors for the long-run.
Be Inscribed: Be the Impact. To walk in the land of Israel and see the impact of our work instills the greatest sense of fulfillment. We strive for each employee to make their mark, leave their footprint, be heard, and feel relevant as together we help ensure the vibrancy of Israel for the next 100 years. We plant the future, not just trees.
Be Kind: Act with Chesed. At JNF-USA we do not underestimate the power of kindness. We use recognition and praise to motivate teams, individuals, donors, and stakeholders. We are proud of our please and thank you's. We listen and lend a helping hand when a co-worker is challenged. Whether random or deliberate acts, kindness is a key ingredient to our positive workplace and mindset.
B'Yachad: Together. Great collaboration between our employees, donors and affiliates in Israel is a priority: everyone matters no matter their role. We recognize that open and inspirational communication, teamwork, and collegiality is a force multiplier in reaching our goals, mission, and vision. Jewish National Fund-USA exemplifies the power of unity.