American Friends of the Hebrew University · 2 months ago
Executive Director, Midwest Region
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $195K/yr
7+ years expAmerican Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) is seeking an Executive Director for the Midwest Region to lead fundraising efforts and oversee the regional team. The role involves building donor relationships and expanding AFHU's impact across multiple key cities.
Facilities Support ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead and direct the fundraising efforts for the Midwest Region
Oversee the Midwest team and engage with a dedicated board of lay leaders
Build donor pools and elevate presence and impact across the Midwest
Expand AFHU’s footprint in key cities including St. Louis, Madison, Cincinnati, Detroit, Cleveland, and Columbus
Build and empower a strong fundraising team, leading a staff of two, including the hiring of an associate executive director
Drive strategy to grow total fundraising in future years
Qualification
Required
At least seven years of successful fundraising experience
Demonstrated strength and success in the solicitation and stewardship of major gifts
Experience leading the discovery and cultivation of major gift donors
Ability to leverage data and systems to inform strategy
Keen understanding of fundraising best practices
Credibility, maturity, and sophistication necessary to engage with senior leaders, high-level volunteers, and diverse groups of internal and external constituents
Deep alignment with and ability to articulate and reflect the mission and values of AFHU and Hebrew University
Bachelor's degree
Preferred
Experience within a Jewish communal, higher education, or nonprofit setting
Knowledge of Israel, its history, current events, and an ability to represent an international university
Company
American Friends of the Hebrew University
American Friends of the Hebrew University is a not-for-profit organization supporting the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Beth McCoy
CEO Emerita
Elissa Fishman
Chief Financial Officer
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