Regional Director, Greater Boston

Position Summary:

BRIF seeks a proven, goal-oriented, dynamic, and inspiring development professional to serve as Regional Director of Greater Boston. This remote position will be based in Boston and will primarily focus on fundraising for BRIF in the Boston market, although the Regional Director will also engage with donors in surrounding areas of New England. The position requires a candidate with superior relationship skills and demonstrated success in building organizational capacity and increasing revenue. In addition, s/he must have an authentic passion for the mission of Birthright Israel, a track record as an effective major gifts fundraiser, and be an articulate communicator of Birthright Israel Foundation's case for support. This driven self-starter will manage and grow the Boston/New England Region’s annual campaign.

Candidates should have an entrepreneurial approach and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should also have the capacity to develop and execute fundraising strategies that include identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals, foundations, alumni, and parents of Birthright Israel alumni in Boston and the rest of New England.

The Greater Boston Regional Director will report to and work in partnership with the Vice President, Northeast to design a major gifts strategy aimed at increasing dollars and donors in the region. This position will be a part of an 8-person Northeast Region operation that raised over $13 million this past year. The Regional Director is expected to grow the campaign by upgrading donors and building relationships with new donors, focusing on those donors with five- and six-figure capacity.

Opportunities and Challenges:

This position is a unique and compelling opportunity to play a leadership role in resource development for what many views as the most successful engagement program in Jewish life and Israel.

With a current national campaign raising over $80 million from 30,000 donors, Birthright Israel Foundation’s base of support has grown in recent years. However, meeting the growing needs of young Jewish adults who want to take a Birthright Israel trip will require broadening and upgrading the base of support from alumni, their parents, and supporters of Birthright Israel's mission.

To explore this opportunity further, please send your resume in confidence to:
Wendy Wilsker
Managing Partner, Boston
wwilsker@boyden.com