Our client is the Yeshiva’s Ohr Yisroel and Ohr Yitzchok www.ohryot.org
Position Overview:
- This is a full-time position and reports to the Executive Director.
- Create resource development in New Jersey. Identify & cultivate prospects capable of donating funds for the expansion of the Yeshivas.
- The candidate will work in coordination with and report to the Executive Director, as well as interface with members of the Board of Directors.
Responsibilities:
- Achieving the capital and annual campaign fundraising goals
- Creating strategies for solicitation purposes, conducting prospect research, meetings with prospects and following up
- Identifying opportunities and approaches to prospects, commemorative giving and naming opportunities
- Expanding circle of donors and raising community connection to the Yeshivas
- Preparation of meetings, planning of local and regional events (parlor meetings, small & large events)
- Create and staff Major Gifts Committee to leverage and engage lay leaders
Qualifications:
- A passion for Jewish education
- 5+ years of demonstrated success in asking for gifts with individual donors, foundations and corporations.
- Fundraising experience & contacts in New Jersey
- Ability to develop and implement fundraising strategy
- Detail oriented & organized with impeccable written & presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self-starter with proactive nature who can work independently.