Northeast Fundraising Lead

Job Title: Sr. Director or AVP, Philanthropic Engagement

Department: Philanthropic Engagement

Location: Northeast (New York, New Jersey, or New England Area)

Salary Range: $120,000- $200,000 (Highly influenced by experience)

Bonus Eligibility: This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus incentive based on individual performance.

At BBYO, we’re motivated by our mission, inspiring us to reimagine work to make it fun, flexible, and fulfilling.

We are seeking a talented, driven and passionate fundraiser to serve as a Northeast Fundraising Lead for BBYO’s Philanthropic Engagement department. BBYO is at a pivotal moment when both the need and the potential for impact have never been greater. BBYO sits at the center of a rapidly evolving Jewish landscape, increasingly serving as the primary pluralistic platform for post–bar/bat mitzvah engagement and leadership development for Jewish teens. The challenge ahead is to translate that impact into sustained philanthropic investment that fuels BBYO's growth and shapes the future of Jewish communal life.

As the Northeast Fundraising Lead, you will work to secure financial support for BBYO communities in the Northeast. This job combines relationship-building, strategic planning, and community engagement. You will develop and execute strategies to engage parents and community members in supporting and advocating for BBYO. You will fundraise, develop volunteer leaders, and create strategic partnerships in each community you serve. This person will be part of a cross-country development team that is responsible for engaging external stakeholders in BBYO’s work in creative and innovative ways.

We’re looking for someone who excels in influence, storytelling, and communicating impact. This person will have a strong ability to develop relationships and collaborate with colleagues across departments. This person will have experience coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects within a deadline-driven environment, while remaining flexible to manage the unexpected.

BBYO offers the rare chance to take on a meaningful fundraising challenge with the resources, partnership, and platform needed to achieve truly outsized results.

Shaping the Future for Teens and Yourself:

As a Fundraising Lead for Philanthropic Engagement department, you will…

Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies across multiple regional communities, with a focus on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of making meaningful annual gifts
Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects across multiple regions, with clear annual goals for donor retention, pipeline growth, and new or increased gifts of $1,800+, contributing meaningfully to regional and department-wide fundraising targets
Engage prospective donors with specific interests and/or expertise in areas that align with BBYO initiatives or strategic priorities
Identify and solicit endowment and legacy prospects
Strategize with, motivate, and support local adult lay leadership to advance regional fundraising goals and deepen community investment in BBYO
Collaborate with program staff to implement #givingBBYOday campaigns in each assigned community, helping mobilize local participation and philanthropic support
Plan fundraising and stewardship events that align with teen programming priorities, deepen donor engagement, and demonstrate BBYO’s impact in each community
Manage grants and relationships with local foundations and Federations, as necessary
Partner with program professionals to gain knowledge of the ongoing activity of the program
Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Departments to implement on- and offline marketing initiatives to support community building efforts
Increase visibility of BBYO’s brand in each assigned community
Build strategic funding alliances to elevate the Jewish teen agenda and BBYO’s presence

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 12 years of experience in major gifts development, ideally for non-profit organization or higher education