National Growth Director, Fundraising & Programs

Blackbird Recruiting; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbird Recruiting in Lakewood, NJ (Monsey or Brooklyn may be considered for the right candidate) seeks a National Director / Associate Executive Director to lead growth in the U.S., focusing on fundraising and program/operations development, working with organizational and rabbinic leadership to turn plans into results.

Responsibilities include leading fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, building relationships with donors and community leaders, arranging meetings with major donors,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising, development, nonprofit leadership, or relationship-driven business development.
• Strong relationship building, communication, leadership, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Proactive, personable, creative, and comfortable working independently.
• Comfortable engaging with donors, Rabbonim, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Familiarity with Halacha and Torah based community structures; not a psak position.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, sponsorships, and events.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, Rabbonim, Kehillos, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Arrange meetings with major donors and leadership and develop long term partnerships.
• Support marketing and outreach to expand fundraising reach.
• Help manage programs including rabbinic networks, Shimush programs, conferences, community events, and digital initiatives.
• Coordinate across staff, rabbinic leadership, and external partners to move projects forward.
• Identify new fundraising, program, and partnership opportunities and track progress toward goals.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Follow-through

Independent work

Public outreach

Job description

Blackbird Recruiting in Lakewood, NJ (Monsey or Brooklyn may be considered for the right candidate) seeks a National Director / Associate Executive Director to lead growth in the U.S., focusing on fundraising and program/operations development, working with organizational and rabbinic leadership to turn plans into results.

Responsibilities include leading fundraising campaigns, donor outreach, building relationships with donors and community leaders, arranging meetings with major donors,