Events & Development Associate, Southeast Region

Organizational Overview

Birthright Israel began with a bold idea in 1999 – to offer young Jewish adults a life-changing trip to Israel to build their Jewish identity and, by doing so, transform the Jewish future. In turn, The Birthright Israel Foundation was founded to raise the necessary funds in the United States to support this critical mission and to ensure that all young Jews have an opportunity to visit their ancestral homeland and forge a connection to their heritage that lasts a lifetime. Since its founding, Birthright Israel has sent over 900,000 young adults on this transformational trip. Our work has become even more important in a post-October 7th world.

Location

• Boca Raton, FL (Hybrid)

Reports To

• VP, Southeast Region

Compensation

• $60,000-$80,000
• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Event Management: Plan and execute fundraising events in the Southeast Region, serving as a key liaison between the Southeast Team, the Donor Experiences Team, and the national Events Team in New York, to ensure timely and professional implementation of event strategies.
• Donor Engagement Support: In coordination with the VP, Southeast Region, conduct outreach to new prospects and follow-up after events.
• Cultivate Stakeholder Relationships: Prepare and dispatch essential correspondence, including invitations, billing, and other vital communications. Maintain regular and proactive communication with donors and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and providing timely updates on organizational progress.
• Ensure Data Accuracy: Maintain and update donor information in the Salesforce CRM for all development activities within the region.
• Prospect Research: In coordination with prospect research efforts conducted by BRIF's New York team, help identify potential new funding sources, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, to expand the organization's base of support.
• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative assistance to the Southeast Regional team, including undertaking special projects as needed to ensure departmental efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3-to-5 years of hands-on experience with donor engagement, fundraising/sales, administrative support in a fundraising or sales environment, and/or events management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. High degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communications, with a comfort level when it comes to engaging with important stakeholders and high net-worth individuals.
• Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proven experience with donor management software, especially Salesforce.
• A genuine passion for the organization's mission and a strong desire to contribute to its success of the Birthright Israel Foundation's mission.