Tristate NCSY Director of Development

Who We Are:  

Position Summary:

NCSY is seeking a seasoned and driven fundraising professional to serve as the Director of Development for the Tristate Area. This leadership role will be responsible for building and executing a comprehensive development strategy to raise $5 million annually to support NCSY’s transformational work with Jewish teens in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and surrounding areas.

This individual will lead a regional development team, work closely with local and national staff, and cultivate strong relationships with major donors, lay leaders, federations, and institutional funders. The Director will play a pivotal role in aligning fundraising goals with NCSY’s mission, values, and programming priorities—including JSU clubs, 4G, summer programs, and day school partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Fundraising Planning

• Design and implement a regional development strategy to raise $5 million annually.
• Create fundraising goals for each major city and community in the Tristate area.
• Lead fundraising planning sessions and provide structure and accountability to development efforts.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor development professionals in the region.
• Coordinate with national fundraising staff to align on campaigns, messaging, and major gift strategies.
• Oversee collaboration between program staff and development staff to maximize outcomes.

Donor Engagement & Relationship Building

• Maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Identify, solicit, and steward high-level donors ($10,000+).
• Build relationships with lay leaders and community stakeholders to deepen investment in NCSY.

Campaign and Event Management

• Oversee regional fundraising campaigns for JSU, 4G, and summer scholarships.
• Lead major donor events, parlor meetings, and community gatherings to raise awareness and funds.
• Coordinate with programming staff to ensure campaign messaging reflects program impact and student success stories.

Reporting and Budget Oversight

• Partner with finance to track fundraising goals and maintain transparent reporting.
• Help develop and monitor budgets for each city and major program.
• Submit regular progress reports and adjust plans as needed.
• Monitor campaign performance through shared dashboards and present results to local lay leadership and national development team.

 Qualifications:

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in fundraising or nonprofit development, with demonstrated success in securing major gifts.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work across departments and build effective partnerships.
• Strong familiarity with the Tristate Jewish community landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and donor tracking tools.
• Passion for NCSY’s mission of inspiring the next generation of Jewish leaders.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Tristate area and work occasional evenings/weekends.