Regional Director, New Jersey

Birthright Israel Foundation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match

Sick time and personal days

Job summary

Birthright Israel Foundation in New Jersey seeks a Regional Director to lead a five-year, $900M campaign, expanding donor networks and growing philanthropic revenue across the region.

You will engage philanthropists, community leaders, and supporters, manage a disciplined portfolio, solicit major gifts, and drive events to cultivate new prospects.

This role rewards a high-performing relationship-builder with purpose-driven work and a measurable impact on the Jewish future.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-ticket sales, business development or major gifts fundraising.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding performance goals.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong initiative, professionalism, and personal accountability.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• A passion for Birthright Israel’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Drive philanthropic revenue growth by building a portfolio of 100+ investors capable of giving $10,000+ and exceeding annual fundraising goals.
• Lead donor cultivation, deepen relationships with existing investors, and expand the donor pipeline for five-, six-, and seven-figure commitments.
• Lead the execution of philanthropic events and recruit local lay leaders to support Birthright Israel’s mission.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Sales & business development

Relationship management

Portfolio management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Birthright Israel began in 1999 with a bold idea – offer young Jewish adults a life-changing trip to Israel to build their Jewish identity and, by doing so, transform the Jewish future. Since its founding, Birthright Israel has provided over 950,000 young Jewish adults with a transformational experience in Israel.

In a post October 7th world, our work has become even more important. The Birthright Israel Foundation ("BRIF") is dedicated to raising the funds necessary to ensure that every eligible young Jewish adult has the opportunity to experience the transformative power of a trip to Israel. Through these life-changing journeys, we strengthen Jewish identity, build community, and foster a lifelong connection to Israel and the Jewish people.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This fundraising role is an opportunity to join Birthright Israel Foundation (BRIF) to help drive a recently launched five-year $900M campaign. The Regional Director will be responsible for expanding the donor communities throughout New Jersey, deepening existing donor relationships, and significantly growing philanthropic revenue across the region.

This is an opportunity to join Birthright Israel Foundation and play a key role in one of the most ambitious philanthropic campaigns in the Jewish world. As Regional Director, you will engage philanthropists, community leaders, and supporters. Success in this role requires strong relationship building skills, disciplined portfolio management, confidence in directly soliciting major gifts, and determination to achieve ambitious goals.

This role is ideal for a high-performing relationship builder who is motivated by both purpose and results and wants to make a meaningful impact on the Jewish future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive Philanthropic Revenue Growth

• Build, manage, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of 100+ investors and prospects capable of giving $10,000+.
• Consistently achieve and exceed annual fundraising goals.

Donor Cultivation & Leadership Engagement

• Steward and deepen relationships with existing investors while identifying and cultivating new major gift prospects.
• Expand the donor pipeline with individuals capable of making five-, six-, and seven-figure commitments.
• Lead the execution of philanthropic events to cultivate new prospects and steward existing investors.
• Identify and recruit local lay leaders to support Birthright Israel’s mission.

Brand & Mission Ambassador

• Serve as a visible ambassador for Birthright Israel both professionally and personally.
• Represent Birthright Israel Foundation with professionalism, passion, and credibility.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Successful sales, business development and financial management performers and major gift professionals seeking purpose-driven work aligned with Jewish community impact
• Individuals who thrive in goal-oriented, performance-driven environments
• Self-confident, disciplined, and determined professionals
• Natural relationship-builders and communicators
• People energized by connecting others to a meaningful mission

YOU ARE SOMEONE WHO:

• Naturally earns trust and builds rapport with a wide range of individuals
• Communicates with confidence, warmth, and credibility
• Is highly organized and accountable for results
• Thrives in fast-paced, goal-oriented environments
• Demonstrates resilience, persistence, and initiative
• Enjoys influencing and inspiring others around a meaningful mission
• Curiosity to leverage emergent technological tools to increase effectiveness
• Balances strong interpersonal instincts with disciplined execution
• Values autonomy, ownership, and measurable success

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• 5+ years of success in high-ticket sales, business development or major gifts fundraising.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding performance goals.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong initiative, professionalism, and personal accountability.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• A Passion for Birthright Israel’s mission.

Travel Expectations:

This role requires regional travel and occasional travel to BRIF’s NYC headquarters.

WHY JOIN BRIF?

At BRIF, you’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of the Jewish people. Your work will help ensure that donors feel connected, valued, and inspired to make Birthright Israel possible for generations to come. We offer generous benefits, including comprehensive medical insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance. Employees have access to set aside funds for retirement through our 403(b) plan, which includes a 5% salary match that vests over the first 5 years of employment. Additional perks include generous sick time, annual personal days, as well as a work calendar offering time off for Jewish and secular holidays.

The Birthright Israel Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.