American Friends of Hand in Hand: Major Gifts Officer, East Coast

Company Description

Hand in Hand is dedicated to building an inclusive and shared society in Israel by operating a network of integrated, bilingual Jewish-Arab schools and fostering active community engagement. Since its establishment in 1998, Hand in Hand has grown to include 6 elementary schools, 5 preschools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving over 2,100 Jewish and Arab students. Thousands of community members also participate in joint activities, promoting understanding and cooperation throughout the year. The organization envisions establishing integrated schools in every mixed city and region, supported by strong, parent-led communities working together for a shared future.

The American Friends of Hand in Hand (AFHIH) is seeking a major gifts officer to be based in the greater metro region of New York, Boston, Philadelphia or Washington DC. This position demands a person with a strong belief and commitment to the values, vision and mission of AFHIH.

The mission of AFHIH is to promote peaceful, just, and inclusive shared society between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel primarily by supporting the network of integrated bilingual schools and public communities organized and operated by Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel.

AFHIH raises philanthropic funding to support the Hand in Hand programs in Israel. For more information please visit www.handinhandk12.org

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Hold a portfolio of existing major donors as a relationship manager for further cultivation and solicitation.
• Identify new prospects in her/his geographic region and elsewhere.
• Work in close collaboration with AFHIH executive director, Hand in Hand co-founder, and board members to maximize outreach to donors and prospects, including foundations.
• Active solicitation of donors
• Careful recording of donor/prospect communication into the organization’s Salesforce CRM/Database

Skills & Qualifications:

• 7 years minimum experience in fundraising roles in other organizations, including major gifts and relationship building
• Experience with foundations and community funds
• Professional knowledge and background in the American Jewish community
• Knowledge of and experience in Israel a plus
• Legacy or Endowment experience is a plus
• Strong level of personal communications, both 1-on-1 and public speaking - a storyteller
• Excellent writing skills
• BA degree or higher
• Ability to do out-of-town travel

This is a remote position (work from home) and will entail some multi-day travel. You will report to the Executive Director, but also work closely with Hand in Hand co-founder as well as the administrative staff.

AFHIH encourages all people with the requisite experience and drive to apply, including BIPOC, LGBTQI and differently abled people. We also encourage applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual and cultural backgrounds, and applicants with a commitment to values around diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b) matching
• Paid time off

Work Location: Remote