Birthright Israel Foundation · 9 hours ago
Vice President, Events
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $185K/yr
6+ years expBirthright Israel Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to support young Jewish adults in experiencing transformative trips to Israel. They are seeking a Vice President, Events to lead the strategy, design, and execution of impactful events that enhance donor engagement and support fundraising objectives.
CharityEducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive event strategy aligned with organizational fundraising goals and donor engagement priorities
Partner with Development leadership to ensure events are designed to maximize philanthropic outcomes and cultivate long-term donor relationships
Analyze event performance and ROI, leveraging data to refine strategies and enhance impact
Implement best practices and process improvements to optimize efficiency and elevate the overall quality of events
Conceptualize and deliver innovative, high-impact event experiences that reflect the Birthright Israel brand and mission
Incorporate storytelling, immersive elements, and emotional touchpoints into event programming to deepen donor connection
Stay ahead of trends in experiential marketing and fundraising events to bring fresh, inspiring ideas to the table
Identify opportunities to enhance event experiences through technology, creative formats, and donor-centric approaches
Oversee all logistical aspects of event execution, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, vendor management, speaker identification and prep, messaging, run of show, timelines, and contingency planning
Ensure flawless delivery of events, maintaining meticulous attention to detail and adherence to brand standards
Build strong relationships with external vendors, agencies, and partners to ensure high-quality event production and service delivery
Manage event budgets responsibly, balancing creativity with cost-effectiveness
Lead, mentor, and develop an internal events team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability
Help BRIF reach its highest potential by supporting our efforts to strengthen workplace culture, including a focus on helping to recruit top talent to join the organization
Qualification
Required
Minimum 6+ years of experience in event strategy and execution
Proven track record of designing and delivering events that drive customer/donor engagement and sales/fundraising success
Strong understanding of sales and donor psychology and the role of events in cultivating philanthropic relationships
Exceptional creativity combined with strategic thinking and business acumen
Superior organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex events simultaneously
Experience managing and developing teams, as well as overseeing external vendors and partners
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Passion for the mission of Birthright Israel Foundation
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
403(b) plan, which includes a 5% salary match that vests over the first 5 years of employment
Remote work opportunities outside of the 4 days/week in-office
Generous sick time
Annual personal days
Time off for Jewish and secular holidays
Company
Birthright Israel Foundation
Birthright Israel Foundation is a non profit organization that raise funds to provide financial support for the educational trip to Israel.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$59.92MKey Investors
Jim Joseph Foundation
2023-03-28Grant· $1M
2019-06-18Grant· $3.15M
2018-10-08Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Elias Saratovsky
President and CEO Birthright Israel Foundation
Daniel Kraus
Associate Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
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