National Director of JNFuture (Young Leadership)

If working for an organization that supports the land and people of Israel excites you, then join us and you needn't wait another minute to change the world!

Position Overview:

Jewish National Fund seeks to recruit a National Director of JNFuture ages 22-40, the fastest growing demographic within our donor base. This role is pivotal in coordinating national board operations, facilitating national gatherings, managing a team of young leadership fundraisers, and building the capacity of existing and new chapters. The National Director will be the national face and leader of JNFuture for JNF-USA, promoting opportunities for Millennials and Gen Z to become impact philanthropists supporting the land and people of Israel.

Location: New York City (in-office, 5 days)

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate National Board Operations: Manage monthly national board calls, organize an annual in-person meeting, and oversee the biennial nominating process.
• Facilitate National Gatherings: Organize missions to Israel, participate in the Global Conference for Israel, and lead annual leadership development programs for professionals and lay leaders.
• Manage a Team of Young Leadership Fundraisers: Conduct team calls to support work objectives, organize an annual professional retreat, and directly supervise 11 young leadership fundraisers across the United States. This role requires travel to different regions to understand the nuances of regional teams and leadership.
• Build Capacity of Existing and New Chapters: Provide board and leadership training, organize board retreats, and plan for succession.
• Train and Focus the JNFuture Fundraising Team and Lay Leadership: Focus on the donor journey for the 22-41 age demographic, with specific goals for different donation levels to encourage leadership within JNF-USA.
• Be the National Face and Leader of JNF-USA: Promote opportunities for Millennials and Gen Z to become impact philanthropists supporting Israel.
• Onboard and Train New JNFuture Team Members: Mentor young professionals through their early career journey and provide ongoing stewardship for their constituents.
• Convene Ad-Hoc Committees: Explore initiatives to advance campaign objectives and engage new audiences for JNFuture.
• Work with Supervisor: Facilitate the fundraising campaign for JNFuture, identifying opportunities and key milestones.
• Analyze the Database: Identify opportunities and challenges and provide progress reports to JNF leadership.
• Work with Marketing and Communications: Promote JNFuture through various channels such as mailings, press releases, social media, and other marketing communications.
• Utilize Relationships with Partner Organizations: Spread awareness and increase JNFuture membership.
• Develop pathways for leadership involvement: Create opportunities for greater participation in the leadership of the Jewish National Fund and philanthropy.
• Additional Activities: As required by the Chief Strategy Officer.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in fundraising, advocacy, sales, marketing, and management.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to design and lead training seminars.
• Creative self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Superior problem-solving and multi-tasking ability.
• Flexibility for significant travel.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Database).
• Database/CRM systems experience – Salesforce is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Perks:

• Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
• 3pm close-of-business on Fridays
• Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
• Parental Leave policy
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short and long-term disability
• 403(b) with generous employer contribution
• Opportunities to travel to Israel

Compensation:

$145,000-150,000

Pay Type:

Salaried

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.

WHAT WE DO

At Jewish National Fund-USA, we turn vision and dreams into reality. For almost 125 years, we have built the land of Israel for its people. As one of the most trusted names in philanthropy, our mission is to attract 800,000 new residents to Israel's underpopulated North and South and to be the leading organization for Zionist engagement. We build schools, medical centers, culinary institutes, resilience facilities, emergency response centers, water reservoirs, parks, and playgrounds while creating employment and community service initiatives, along with youth development programs for thousands of young Israelis. We also support Israelis with disabilities, bring hundreds of college faculty members and student leaders beyond the Jewish community to Israel, invest in agricultural R&D, and host the largest gathering of Zionists in the U.S. annually at our Global Conference for Israel. All of this is accomplished as we embark on the largest philanthropic capital project in Israel's history—the $350 million, 16-acre World Zionist Village in the city of Be'er Sheva.

And yes, we also support tree planting. Since 1901, we have helped plant over 260 million trees in Israel, which enabled the country to be one of the few to enter the 21st century with a net gain in trees.

No project, program, or initiative stands alone. Through our circles of impact, everything we do contributes to job creation, economic growth, higher living standards, and more—helping us realize our goal of attracting new residents to Israel's North and South.

OUR CREDENTIALS & PARTNERSHIPS

A registered 501(c)(3) organization, Jewish National Fund is recognized as a 4-star organization by Charity Navigator, America's leading independent charity evaluator, for its sound fiscal management, accountability, and transparency. JNF has also been rated a top charity by the American Institute of Philanthropy and meets the 20 rigorous standards of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance, and the transparency standards of Tzedakah, Inc. No other Jewish organization meets all these standards.

OUR CULTURE

We are ViZion-driven relationship-based, fast-paced, and Positively Israel!

OUR CORE VALUES

Be Bold: Beyond. We are proud and passionate, vocal, and visionary about Israel and Zionism. We pride ourselves on our out-of-the-box thinking and the great things it accomplishes for the land and with the people of Israel.

Belong: Stay long. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming and respecting all cultures, ages, religions, ethnicities, genders, orientations, and physical abilities. Understanding that a work-life balance is crucial to the success of our organization, we are empathetic, understanding, caring, appreciative, and respectful of one another as we strive to develop and retain our professionals and donors for the long-run.

Be Inscribed: Be the Impact. To walk in the land of Israel and see the impact of our work instills the greatest sense of fulfillment. We strive for each employee to make their mark, leave their footprint, be heard, and feel relevant as together we help ensure the vibrancy of Israel for the next 100 years. We plant the future, not just trees.

Be Kind: Act with Chesed. At JNF-USA we do not underestimate the power of kindness. We use recognition and praise to motivate teams, individuals, donors, and stakeholders. We are proud of our please and thank you's. We listen and lend a helping hand when a co-worker is challenged. Whether random or deliberate acts, kindness is a key ingredient to our positive workplace and mindset.

B'Yachad: Together. Great collaboration between our employees, donors and affiliates in Israel is a priority: everyone matters no matter their role. We recognize that open and inspirational communication, teamwork, and collegiality is a force multiplier in reaching our goals, mission, and vision. Jewish National Fund-USA exemplifies the power of unity.