Senior Development Executive, Westchester/Scarsdale

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.

The Senior Development Executive will be responsible for advancing the Scarsdale UJA campaign, increasing the donor base, building a strong leadership group, and creating vibrant multi-generational communal engagement opportunities. The SDE will have a role in mapping out a strategic plan to accomplish these important goals of fundraising, engagement and leadership development. In addition, the SDE will be part of the Westchester team participating in other assignments and events that advance the Westchester UJA campaign.

Major Responsibilities:

Fundraising and donor development

• Develop and implement appropriate fundraising strategies to increase the donor base and increased giving and new major donors.
• Create opportunities for multi-generational events and committees bringing together the current leadership and families when applicable.
• Educate donors and prospects about the mission of UJA-Federation through educational programs, hands-on projects, agency visits, and missions.
• Support and educate lay leaders on the work of UJA-Federation of New York so they can serve as ambassadors for UJA-Federation.
• Oversee expansion of the Young Families/Families initiative working with lay and professional leadership. Create a strategy for long term involvement and leadership development.

Donor Cultivation

• Continue to create educational and social engagement to further connections to UJA Westchester and the local community.
• Maintain records of donor portfolio through FR101 system and evaluate progress regularly with supervisor.
• Expand major gifts effort.
• Collaborate with lay and professional partners to develop and implement and create new strategies, programs, and initiatives.

Events

• Create community-wide and more intimate fundraising and outreach events, working with leadership, event manager and marketing team.
• Help organize site visits to agencies, volunteer activities, and missions as appropriate.
• Provide necessary professional support to committees including agenda setting, preparing reports and presentations, writing meeting notes, and providing necessary follow-up.
• Provide support as needed at regional events and programs.
• Develop and implement a plan for post-event follow-up, including outreach and meeting with donors.

Collaborations

• Participate in staff meetings and collaborate with Westchester colleagues to develop and implement strategies involving Scarsdale donors across divisional lines.
• Work in collaboration with professionals in other divisions, affinities, and regions as appropriate.
• Work with colleagues to learn best practices for solicitation meetings to help enhance effective communication of UJA-Federation’s case for giving.
• Participate in organization wide activities.
• Work with local organizations and synagogues on co-sponsoring events.

Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and three plus years of fundraising experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, relationship-building skills, writing skills and customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community, particularly in Northern Westchester and passion for UJA-Federation’s mission.
• Team player with the ability to multitask.
• Strong communication skills
• Entrepreneurial self-starter

Salary Information:

The salary range for this role is $83,000 to $87,000; commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.

Benefits

Great Perks. Because We Appreciate Great Employees.

TIME OFF

We offer a generous number of vacation days and have the Jewish holidays off as well. Fridays our offices close early (October to March at 3:00 pm and April to September at 4:00 pm). All so you can relax and recharge.

HYBRID MODEL

We’re operating on a hybrid work model: three set days in the office and two days remote. So enjoy the best of both worlds — the comforts of home and the energy of the office.

HEALTH CARE

UJA provides a top-tier medical and dental plan, along with a flexible spending account. We also offer life insurance. And for a small cost you can take part in on-site yoga and exercise classes at our Manhattan office. Wellness matters to us.

PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT

UJA employees can enroll in a pension plan and tax deferred annuity.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Classes, workshops, and compelling speakers will keep you at the top of your game.

COMMUNITY

We come together as a staff to commemorate holidays (from Rosh Hashanah to MLK Day), volunteer at nonprofits, and celebrate our accomplishments together. (Our chocolate chip cookies are legendary!)

SOME MORE (YES, MORE!)

We also offer a backup childcare program. And a commuter benefit plan. So, you can get to work and feel good about it.