Manager, National Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy

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

• New York, NY (On-Site)

Reports To

• VP, Donor Experience

Compensation

• $70,000-$95,000
• FLSA: Exempt

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy Implementation
  • Oversee the national implementation of BRIF's alumni philanthropy and engagement strategy in coordination with the VP, Donor Experience.
  • Execute tiered pathways for alumni giving at the $1,500+ and $5,000+ levels.
  • Ensure the alignment of all alumni-facing initiatives with BRIF-wide goals.
• Relationship Management & Stewardship
  • Develop and oversee a national portfolio of alumni donors and prospects.
  • Design and deliver customized stewardship plans to drive retention and upgrade giving.
  • Coordinate with the Development and Advancement Teams to integrate alumni prospects into broader fundraising efforts and major gift portfolios.
• Events & Activation
  • Work closely with the Events Team to implement and oversee alumni donor experiences at ~10 philanthropic events annually throughout the country, with focus on the New York City, Los Angeles, and South Florida markets.
  • Identify high-potential alumni at events and activate them as donors, hosts, and speakers.
  • Design and lead the implementation of a 2026 national gathering that will bring together alumni donors for opportunities to network and further develop as leaders.
• Leadership Development & Alumni Voice
  • Support the growth of BRIF's Speakers Bureau as it pertains to leading alumni voices.
  • Expand the Speakers Bureau by equipping alumni with tools to share their stories at donor and community events.
  • Manage components of the 25th Anniversary Alumni Recognition Program, including alumni awards and spotlights.
  • Help BRIF reach its highest potential by strengthening workplace culture, including a focus on recruiting top talent from among alumni to join the organization.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in alumni relations, donor engagement, Jewish communal development, business development, or investor relations.
• Track record of managing donor pipelines and cultivating gifts.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; experience working with volunteers or alumni boards preferred.
• Highly organized, able to execute national strategy while managing local details and personal stewardship.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and comfort using new technology to improve efficiencies.
• A self-driven and strategic mindset with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Able to travel regularly and work during evening hours, as needed.
• A deep commitment to Birthright Israel's mission and the future of Jewish life.