Director of Development, New York Metro

American Technion Society; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous time off

Professional development programs

Job summary

American Technion Society seeks a Director of Development to lead major gifts fundraising in the New York Metro region. This hybrid role, requiring in-person presence 2 days a week, aims to engage high-net-worth donors and manage a portfolio of 100-150 individuals.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of fundraising experience and a passion for Israel's advancement. ATS offers a collaborative atmosphere with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in education or advocacy organizations.
• Ability to travel throughout the NY Metro region.
• Strong alignment with ATS's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead major gifts fundraising and engage high-net-worth donors.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of 100-150 donors.
• Develop personalized strategies and secure gifts.

Skills

Strategic thinker with 10+ years in major gifts fundraising

Excellent decision-making skills

Strong presence in the NY Metro nonprofit community

Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills

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.

Culture & Benefits

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

Overtime Classification: Exempt

Please forward your resume to [e-mail].

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