Orthodox Union · 3 months ago
Development Officer for National Initiatives
New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expThe Orthodox Union is the largest Orthodox Jewish organization in the United States, and they are seeking a mission-driven Development Officer for National Initiatives to join their national development team. This role focuses on building a new donor pipeline and engaging funding partners to support various JLIC programs both on campus and in Israel.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develop a new portfolio of donors—this is a growth-focused role with no pre-assigned donor list
Identify, engage, and cultivate new funding partners across North America and Israel
Align donor interests with a wide range of JLIC programs—on campus, in Israel, and beyond
Trained and guided by a seasoned professional to expand your development craft
Work in partnership with JLIC’s global team of over 100 professionals
Travel as needed for donor meetings, events, and strategic engagements
Qualification
Required
Minimum 4 years of successful fundraising or major gifts experience
An entrepreneurial, self-starting approach to development
Deep knowledge of the Jewish communal landscape, especially within the Modern Orthodox context
Strong interpersonal, writing, and strategic thinking skills
Eagerness to learn from senior leadership and contribute meaningfully to a collaborative, mission-driven team
Benefits
Employer-sponsored healthcare
Dental
Vision plans
Paid sick days
Paid vacation days
Paid parental leave
Discounted continuing education
Paid Jewish and most Federal holidays
Short Fridays to accommodate for the Sabbath
Free life and disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan which the OU will contribute 5% of your wage towards retirement savings after you contribute at least 2% (only eligible after 3 years of continuous service)
Company
Orthodox Union
A simple question any company should be able to answer is "Why work for them?" At the Orthodox Union the answer is simple.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Orthodox Union has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (3)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shlomo (Steven) Schwartz
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer
Josh Joseph
Executive Vice President and COO
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