Director of Development

American Technion Society; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

American Technion Society in the New York City metro region seeks a Director of Development to lead major gifts fundraising, manage a 100–150 donor portfolio, and drive regional strategy in a hybrid work model.

You will cultivate high-net-worth donors, partner with leadership, and report to the Senior Regional Director of Fundraising to maximize engagement and giving through events and donor stewardship.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in major gifts fundraising, ideally in education, preferably in higher education, technology, or advocacy organization.
• Willingness to travel throughout the NY Metro region to strengthen ATS presence.
• Ability to work nights and weekends for ATS events and meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead major gifts fundraising as a senior representative and advocate for Israel on behalf of the American Technion Society
• Engage high-net-worth donors and key influencers in the NY metro area
• Drive regional major gifts strategy, pipeline development, and donor stewardship
• Plan and execute high-impact cultivation and fundraising events
• Partner with lay leadership and report to the Senior Regional Director of Fundraising to maximize engagement and giving
• Utilize the ATS database to maintain accurate records of donor interactions and interests
• Assess giving potential and secure gifts from each prospect
• Collaborate on strategy and face-to-face donor visits
• Expand networks with NY Metro Board leadership and volunteers

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relationship management

Strategic fundraising planning

High-net-worth donor engagement

Event planning

Portfolio management

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Tools

ATS database

Job description

Director of Development at the American Technion Society – New York Metro Region (Hybrid: 2 days week in person)

Our Mission

Cultivate a growing network of supporters who fuel the Technion’s global innovation engine to create a better future for Israel and humanity.

Our Vision

Together, as one team, we enable breakthrough science and engineering, the education of future leaders, and the strengthening of Israel and the global community through innovation.

ATS represents thousands of U.S. donors, alumni, and stakeholders, and has supported Technion scholarships, research, labs, and facilities for more than 80 years. Our team of 70+ professionals works across NYC and regional offices nationwide.

Your Role

As a senior fundraising leader and advocate for Israel, the Director of Development plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the American Technion Society.

• Lead major gifts fundraising as a senior representative and advocate for Israel on behalf of the American Technion Society
• Engage high-net-worth donors and key influencers in the NY metro area
• Drive regional major gifts strategy, pipeline development, and donor stewardship
• Plan and execute high-impact cultivation and fundraising events
• Partner with lay leadership and report to the Senior Regional Director of Fundraising to maximize engagement and giving

Primary Duties

• Manage and grow a portfolio of 100-150 donors, including those capable of $25K +
• Lead end-to-end major gifts activity: prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Meet the requisite benchmarks and achievement levels for the assigned portfolio to contribute to the overall achievement of the ATS annual and long-term fundraising goals.
• Identify and grow new sources of support from individual major gift prospects and renew existing annual gifts as needed at the $25K+ level.
• Engage in direct and systematic prospect identification, cultivation and solicitation and stewardship of high-net-worth prospects and ensuring proper and timely follow up.
• Partner with Executive Director of Planned Giving to identify potential candidates for planned giving cultivation and solicitation, as well as additional major gift prospects.
• Utilize the ATS database to maintain accurate records of all donor interactions, individuals’ programmatic interests, trends in giving and type of support to solicit.
• Assess giving potential, recommend target ask amounts, develop personalized strategies, and secure gifts from each respective prospect.
• Partner with senior members of the ATS team on strategy, cultivation, and face-to-face visits with donors.
• Partner with volunteer and lay leaders to expand networks and philanthropic impact, including but not limited to NY Metro Board leadership
• Represent ATS and the Technion through high-impact events and donor-facing initiatives
• Collaborate with colleagues on annual and long-term fundraising strategies, tracking progress toward goals

Qualifications/Skills

• Strategic thinker with 10+ years in major gifts fundraising, ideally in education, preferably in higher education, technology, or advocacy organization
• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated. Skilled at operating at a high level, creating solutions and making sound decisions in a complex yet collaborative and supportive work environment
• Excellent decision-making skills and demonstrated ability to independently implement fundraising strategies.
• Ability to travel throughout the NY Metro region and strengthen ATS's presence in deploying strategic resources for philanthropic growth
• Ability to work nights and weekends for ATS events and meetings as needed.
• Ability to drive or find reliable transportation to donor meetings and events, which may take place outside of standard working hours.
• Deep passion for Israel and alignment with ATS’s mission
• Strong presence in the NY Metro nonprofit and Jewish philanthropic community
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills

Our Organizational Values

• Act as one team, with accountability to each other
• Share our strengths for the betterment of the organization
• Be curious, ask questions, assume best intent
• Adapt readily to change in our internal and external environments

Professional Growth at ATS

At ATS, we’re committed to fostering your professional journey through targeted development programs, ensuring your career growth is at the forefront of our priorities.

Join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation and creativity. ATS offers competitive benefits, flexible work options, and generous time off.

Estimated Salary Range: $160,000 – $175,000

Overtime Classification: Exempt

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/H/V

ATS is an equal opportunity employer. We support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experience of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff. It is further the policy of ATS to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.