New York / New Jersey Director of Development

New York / New Jersey Director of Development

Reports to: Executive Director

Position: Full-time

Location: New York, NY

About Us

ICRF supports the best and brightest scientists conducting groundbreaking cancer research in Israel with the goal to end the suffering caused by cancer. We are the largest non-governmental funder of cancer research in Israel. Our research has been instrumental in the development of breakthrough FDA-approved drugs, such as Gleevec, Doxil and Velcade, as well as in treatments related to nano-medicine, immunotherapy, stem cell research and targeted therapies. Since our inception, we have funded over 2,800 grants totaling just over $98million. Our research continues across all the leading Israeli institutions. ICRF funded researchers have been awarded 2 Noble Prizes in Chemistry, 5 Israeli Prizes and 2 Lasker Awards.

The Opportunity

The New York / New Jersey Director of Development will be responsible for helping develop and implement all of the territory’s fundraising efforts, working in close coordination with the Executive Director a local volunteer advisory boards. The Director will be the face of the organization within this market and responsible for achieving revenue targets.

Current fundraising programs include, but are not limited to, an annual gala, marathon / cycling teams, golf outing, card event, multiple meetings involving visiting scientists and various direct mail campaigns. In addition, fundraising goals will be achieved through the ongoing prospecting, cultivating, and soliciting of both existing, new and lapsed donors. This position will be the primary contact with the local market.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·      All day-to-day fundraising activities for the defined market

·      Cultivate new revenue opportunities through new donor prospecting and re-engaging lapsed donors

·      Identify and implement what local advisory boards for the area should look like

·      Visions – Young Professionals

·      Work with Sr Director of Development and Executive Director to steward major giving in market

·      New York / New Jersey Events

Experience and Skills We’re Looking For

·      Bachelor’s Degree

·      Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fundraising and special events

·      Proven track record overseeing a $2 million fundraising portfolio involving peer to peer fundraising, major gifts, events and sponsorships

·      History of cultivating and closing multiple 5 and 6 figure annual gifts

·      Comfortable with making face-to-face fundraising asks

·      Related nonprofit experience

·      Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills

·      Demonstrates ability to develop and steward positive relationships with donors

·      Proven ability to manage multiple projects with varying priorities at one time

·      Advanced working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office 365 Suite, especially excel

·      Willingness and ability to travel throughout the market and work evenings and weekends as needed

·      CRM knowledge and experience

·      Demonstrated knowledge and use of digital, social media & emerging online channels

Compensation and Benefits:

ICRF believes in the importance of taking care of our employees so they in turn can be committed to supporting our vital mission. All of our team members have access to a robust benefits package, including:

·      Competitive Salary of $120,000 - $135,000

·      Health, dental, vision and retirement plan

·      Generous paid time off

ICRF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.