IAC New England Director, Fundraising & Donor Relations

Iac 360; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

Mentorship & national network

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Israeli-American Council (IAC) – New England is seeking a driven IAC New England Director, Fundraising & Donor Relations to lead regional fundraising, cultivate donors, and expand the donor base across New England.

Based in Newton, MA, this full-time role collaborates with the Regional Director, the IAC New England Council, and the national development team to drive campaigns and investments in programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development.
• Proven ability to cultivate and close gifts.
• Strong written and verbal storytelling and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and goal-driven.
• Knowledge of Israeli and American Jewish communities.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, MS Office, and social tools.
• Bachelor’s degree; CFRE or related credential preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends for events.
• Fluent Hebrew (speaking); reading and writing a plus.
• Fluent English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a fundraising plan to meet and exceed regional goals.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Partner with the Regional Director and Council to identify engagement opportunities.
• Serve as the New England regional point person for development initiatives.
• Build deep relationships with donors through personalized outreach and ongoing engagement.
• Manage donor communications to keep supporters inspired and informed.
• Organize donor appreciation and cultivation events.
• Manage CRM systems to track donor data, giving trends, and engagement opportunities.
• Run local and digital fundraising campaigns leveraging storytelling and online tools.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities from local foundations and philanthropic partners.
• Strengthen partnerships between the Israeli-American and broader Jewish communities in NE.
• Collaborate on marketing and social initiatives to highlight IAC’s mission and successes.
• Partner with the IAC Development team to align regional goals with national strategy.
• Join staff meetings, training, and events for development and team cohesion.
• Serve as a local ambassador for IAC’s values and programs.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Storytelling

Communication

CRM systems

MS Office

Social media tools

Hebrew fluency

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFRE or related credential

Tools

CRM systems

Grant tracking software

Job description

IAC New England Director, Fundraising & Donor Relations

Full Time Newton, MA, Newton, MA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1669

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

About the Israeli-American Council (IAC)

The Israeli-American Council (IAC) builds an engaged and united Israeli-American community that strengthens the Israeli and Jewish identity of our next generation, supports the broader American Jewish community, and deepens the bond between the people of the United States and the State of Israel. In New England, we are growing rapidly — expanding programs, engagement, and impact. To continue this momentum, we are seeking a dynamic fundraiser to help power our mission through vision, relationships, and results.

The Opportunity

Asthe I AC Director, Fundraising & Donor Relations , you’ll play a key role in executing fundraising strategies for IAC New England, cultivating partnerships, expanding our donor base, and inspiring investment in programs that strengthen the Israeli-American identity across the region. You’ll collaborate closely with the Regional Director, the IAC New England Council, and the national development team to execute creative fundraising campaigns that fuel our growth and bring our community’s stories to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute a fundraising plan to meet and exceed regional goals.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Partner with the Regional Director and Council to identify opportunities for engagement.
• Serve as the New England regional point person for all development initiatives.

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Build deep relationships with donors through personalized outreach and ongoing engagement.
• Manage donor communications (letters, calls, social media, impact reports, events) to keep supporters inspired and informed.
• Organize donor appreciation and cultivation events that celebrate community impact.
• Manage CRM systems to track donor data, giving trends, and engagement opportunities

Campaigns & Community Engagement

• Run local and digital fundraising campaigns, leveraging storytelling, community connections, and online tools.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities from local foundations and philanthropic partners.
• Strengthen partnerships between the Israeli-American and broader Jewish communities in NE.
• Collaborate on marketing and social initiatives to highlight the IAC’s mission and successes.
• Partner with the IAC Development team to align regional goals with national strategy.
• Join staff meetings, training, and events for professional development and team cohesion.
• Serve as a local ambassador for IAC’s values and programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development (Jewish or Israeli sector experience a plus).
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining donor relationships and closing gifts.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills — both written and verbal.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, self-motivated, and goal-driven.
• Knowledge and passion for both Israeli and American Jewish communities.
• High proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and social networking tools.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CFRE or related credential a plus.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for key events.
• Fluent conversational Hebrew is required; reading and writing proficiency is a plus.
• Fluent in English - full comprehension, speaking, writing, and reading.

What We Offer

• A mission-driven environment directly strengthening the Israeli-American community.
• The opportunity to drivea key strategic initiative for the IAC’s New England growth.
• Mentorship and collaboration with a national network of development professionals.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience (full-time role, 40 hours/week).

Full-time employees working 20 plus hours per week shall be eligible for insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, & life) following the new hire waiting period.