Manager, Westchester

About the Organization: 

UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community. Thanks to our network of hundreds of non-profits, we can leverage our expertise across any number of areas — including health and human services, arts and culture, and education — to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year.

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Position Summary       

Looking to cut your teeth with the world’s largest local philanthropy, known for its fundraising acumen? Join UJA’s Westchester office and learn from some of the best-in-class in institutional advancement. The Westchester Women’s Manager is responsible for engaging, cultivating, and soliciting Westchester women through a variety of briefings, events, and face-to-face conversations.  This position reports to the Westchester Campaign Director.

Major Responsibilities

• Grow the Westchester Women’s donor base; identify and cultivate women with major gifts capacity and others for first-time and increased giving.
• Develop and implement appropriate fundraising strategies to raise additional funds for the annual campaign.
• Develop and plan new major gifts Women’s events in Westchester.
• Educate donors and prospects about the mission of UJA-Federation through one-on-one cultivation activities, fundraising events, educational programs, and mitzvah projects.
• Organize agency site visits, volunteer activities, missions and other meaningful engagement activities.
• Work in partnership with Westchester Women’s chair to identify and implement priorities and strategies for the region.
• Oversee the Westchester Women's Executive Committee.
• Involve lay leadership strategically, providing professional support to lay committees. This includes agenda setting, preparing reports and presentations, writing meeting notes, and providing necessary follow-up.
• Supervise staff; provide guidance on donor engagement, plan strategy, discuss career goals, strengthen team dynamics.
• Work as an engaged member of the Westchester team, taking on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Serve as the liaison between Westchester and New York City Women’s Campaign to share information and provide regional representation as appropriate.

Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7-8 years minimum work experience to include significant, demonstrable fundraising experience, and face-to-face and phone solicitation.
• High degree of comfort with high-net-worth donors.
• A people person and masterful communicator; strong written, verbal and listening skills who has a knack for understanding others.
• Supervisory experience.
• A team player with the ability to multitask.
• Knowledgably and passionate about issues facing the Jewish community in Westchester and beyond.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter.

Salary Information:

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $89,000; commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.