Donor Engagement & Development Associate

Belev Echad; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Belev Echad in New York seeks a Donor Engagement & Development Associate to join our development team. You will connect donors with the soldiers whose lives they support, turning generosity into lasting relationships and transforming one-time gifts into ongoing commitment.

If you are energized by mission-driven work, storytelling, and building meaningful donor relationships, this role offers a front-row seat to impact.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of fundraising, donor relations, or related nonprofit experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with storytelling and relationship-building.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and with a team.
• Comfortable using CRM systems.
• Passion for Israel and Jewish causes.

Responsibilities

• Donor Portfolio Management: Oversee a portfolio of donors with outreach, appreciation, and engagement.
• Donor Stewardship: Collaborate with fundraising to share personalized updates that deepen donor connections.
• Event Support: Help plan and execute local fundraising and donor engagement events.
• CRM Maintenance: Keep donor records accurate and up-to-date.
• Prospect Research: Identify new donor leads for cultivation.
• Reporting & Admin: Assist with mailings, reports, acknowledgments, and general fundraising administration.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Team player

CRM proficiency

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

History Founded in 2009 as an annual tour through New York City to honor wounded IDF soldiers, Belev Echad has evolved into a globally recognized nonprofit dedicated to restoring the lives of these brave heroes. Through emotional, mental, medical, legal, and financial support, we provide life-saving resources to wounded veterans—services they often can’t access on their own.

These heroes fought for Israel. Now, we fight for them.

Our programs empower soldiers and their families to heal, reintegrate, and thrive. Whether it’s mental health treatment, physical rehabilitation, or vocational reintegration, we walk alongside our soldiers every step of the way—ensuring they are supported, uplifted, and never alone.

Position Overview:

Belev Echad islooking for a driven, people-first storyteller to join our development team as our next Donor Engagement & Development Associate. This is a front-row seat to some of the most meaningful relationship-building work in the nonprofit world. You'll be theone that connects our donors and the soldiers whose lives they're changing, turning generosity into lasting relationships and one-time gifts into lifelong champions ofthe Belev Echad mission.

If you're energized by people, motivated by purpose,meaningful mission, and want your work to matter in a way you can point to every single day — this is your role.

Key Responsibilities

• Donor Portfolio Management: Oversee a portfolio of donors ensuring consistent outreach, appreciation, and engagement.

• Donor Stewardship: Work closely with the fundraising team to identify impactful stories and share personalized updates that deepen donor connection.

• Event Support: Assist with the planning and execution of local fundraising and donor engagement events.

• CRM Maintenance: Maintain and update donor records in the database with precision and consistency.

• Prospect Research: Identify and organize new donor leads to support team cultivation strategies.

• Reporting & Admin: Provide support with mailings, reports, acknowledgments, and general fundraising administration

What we are looking for

• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or a related nonprofit role.

• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal with a talent for storytelling and relationship-building.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• A self-starter who thrives independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Comfortable using CRM systems.

• Passion for Israel, Jewish causes.