Careers

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, 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 can last a lifetime. Since its founding, Birthright Israel has sent over 850,000 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

• General Counsel
  Legal & Operations

Compensation

• $90,000-$110,000
• FLSA: Exempt

Key Responsibilities

• Administer HR policies and programs, including but not limited to benefits, insurance plans, HRA, FSA, COBRA, commuter plans, disability claims, open enrollment, and compliance regulations.
• Assist with onboarding BRIF and BRINA employees onto the HRIS and manage all aspects of employee use of the HRIS, including time & attendance, compliance and training, benefits selection and sign-up, and payroll.
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to all aspects of the employee life cycle. Ensure compliance with such laws, in coordination with General Counsel.
• Oversee talent acquisition/recruitment efforts, including drafting of job descriptions, posting and promotion of openings, organizing interview process with managers, conducting screening interviews, and managing the overall pipeline of candidates.
• Assist with maintenance and timely updates of Employee Handbook and corresponding state supplements.
• Onboard and process new hires for payroll and benefits and manage all related processes related to the employee lifecycle; communicate changes to Finance for payroll processing.
• Create an inviting and cohesive employee experience by organizing an events calendar and organizing celebratory opportunities for employees.
• Create and implement a new professional development program and oversee its use and impact.
• Engage with employees to provide guidance on benefits, job function, and related needs.
• Serve as a liaison between employee with benefit issues and the relevant benefits provider.
• Assist with implementing annual review process and with oversight of performance management system.
• Manage retirement plans, perform nondiscrimination testing, and liaise with General Counsel on amendments to plans.
• Work with IT to manage BRIF's intranet by ensuring that it serves as a helpful and easy-to-use resource for employees, including communicating with departments to update and improve departmental sections.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to ensure continual improvement of the HR department and the impact of its initiatives.
• May be assigned other tasks and duties related to job responsibilities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required.
• SHRM certification preferred.
• At least 5-7 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting new talent.
• Good business writing and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information to legal counsel, top management, and staff.
• High level of professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player.
• Excellent attention to detail, responsiveness, and creative problem-solving and project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to organize, prioritize, and execute responsibilities in the face of conflicting priorities or unexpected situations.
• Knowledge of existing HR information systems/platforms (e.g., Vensure, Paycor, Salesforce, Replicon, etc.) and ability to quickly learn and manage new systems.
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite of programs, in particular Word and Excel.
• Ability to recognize the need for confidentiality of information and to maintain such confidence.

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, 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 can last a lifetime. Since its founding, Birthright Israel has sent over 850,000 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

• Associate VP, Institutional Giving
  Institutional Advancement

Compensation

• $90,000-$110,000
• FLSA: Exempt

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop key communications with major foundations and Jewish federations through report, proposal, and letter writing, taking a lead role in many complex grants.
• Partner with Institutional Advancement department team members and other national and regional fundraisers to effectively maintain grants and proposals to increase campaign revenue.
• Develop new written language and communication for the Institutional Advancement team in line with organizational messaging.
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation professionals and other advisors in partnership with national and regional fundraisers.
• Participate in growing the portfolio of professional foundations and principal giving donors, including the stewardship of high level donors, foundations, and other institutional giving partners, through written and verbal communication.
• Conduct prospect research on current and prospective foundations, and other high net worth donors and prospects.
• Liaise with management — including the CEO and the CFO — to create budgets and reports for grants and grant proposals.
• Mark and track institutional giving efforts through Salesforce (grants management).
• Create and customize reports in Salesforce.
• Support the AVP of Institutional Giving and VP of Institutional Advancement as requested.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years related work experience.
• Strong business writing, proposal writing, and editing skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to a range of audiences.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce); ability to pull reports and present data in thoughtful and dynamic ways.
• Experience (or interest in learning) Generative AI integration with written communications and grant management processes.
• Knowledge of the Jewish communal landscape and the stakeholders in the Jewish/Israel private foundation and Federation world.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to major donors, foundation professionals, top management, and staff.
• Excellent attention to detail, responsiveness, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Skilled at multi-tasking; able to organize, manage, prioritize, and execute responsibilities in the face of conflicting priorities or unexpected situations.
• Superior professional presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently while also supporting a team.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of programs, including: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
• Passion for the mission of Birthright Israel.

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, 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 can last a lifetime. Since its founding, Birthright Israel has sent over 850,000 young adults on this transformational trip. Our work has become even more important in a post-October 7th world.

Location

• Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Reports To

• VP, Northeast Region
  Fundraising/Development

Compensation

• $125,000-$150,000
• FLSA: Exempt

Opportunities & Challenges

This position is a unique and compelling opportunity to play a leadership role in resource development for what many views as the most successful engagement program in Jewish life and Israel. With a current national campaign raising over $80 million from 30,000 donors, Birthright Israel Foundation's base of support has grown in recent years. However, meeting the growing needs of young Jewish adults who want to take a Birthright Israel trip will require broadening and upgrading the base of support from alumni, their parents, and supporters of Birthright Israel's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a fundraising portfolio of ~100 donors and prospects at the $10,000+ level with the expectation of eventually cultivating and soliciting five-to-seven-figure prospects. This includes:
  • Working with Birthright Israel Foundation's national office to develop a pipeline of new prospects.
  • Initiating contact and meeting with existing and potential donors.
  • Using moves management to track interactions and create strategies on prospects to pursue.
  • Developing and implementing engagement and cultivation strategies.
  • Soliciting gifts of $5,000+ from current and prospective donors.
  • Soliciting legacy gifts from donors.
• Work with the VP, Northeast Region to identify and qualify prospects and build appropriate strategies to capture individual giving and legacy giving.
• Build and manage a leadership cabinet in Boston as well as in other regional cities identified as crucial for regional fundraising.
• Work with colleagues in other regions to assist with closing gifts related to donors based in multiple locations throughout the year.
• Increase the number of donors and dollars raised in the region year-over-year.
• Plan and attend events strategically designed to cultivate new prospective donors and steward existing ones.
• Utilize the organization's database (Salesforce) to build a pipeline of prospects as well as maintain accurate records of donor interactions, individuals' programmatic interests, giving trends, and donor engagement and solicitation strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of significant fundraising or related for-profit resource development experience.
• Experience and comfort working with high-level donors and philanthropists.
• Familiarity with the Boston and surrounding Jewish philanthropic communities.
• Deep understanding of major gift fundraising principles and moves management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong self-confidence and high energy, along with a positive and proactive approach.
• A passion for Jewish engagement and the mission of Birthright Israel.
• Self-starter with the ability to work alone and in a team.
• Keen understanding of donor needs and requirements.
• Collaborative work style and ability to influence people across, within, and outside the Birthright Israel organization.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency working with business technology and donor database systems; Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed to donor meetings, events, and Foundation summits.

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, 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 can last a lifetime. Since its founding, Birthright Israel has sent over 850,000 young adults on this transformational trip. Our work has become even more important in a post-October 7th world.

Location

• SF Bay Area, CA (Hybrid)

Reports To

• VP, Western Region
  Fundraising/Development

Compensation

• $125,000-$150,000
• FLSA: Exempt

Opportunities & Challenges

This position is a unique and compelling opportunity to play a leadership role in resource development for what many view as the most successful engagement program in Jewish life and Israel.

With a current national campaign raising over $80 million from 30,000 donors, BRIF's base of support has grown in recent years. However, meeting the growing needs of young Jewish adults who want to take a Birthright Israel trip will require broadening and upgrading the base of support from alumni, their parents, and supporters of Birthright Israel's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a fundraising portfolio of ~100 donors and prospects at the $10,000+ level with the expectation of eventually cultivating and soliciting five-to-seven-figure prospects. This includes:
  • Working with the BRIF's national office to develop a pipeline of new prospects.
  • Initiating contact and meeting with existing and potential donors.
  • Using moves management to track interactions and create strategies on prospects to pursue.
  • Developing and implementing engagement and cultivation strategies.
  • Soliciting gifts of $5,000+ from current and prospective donors.
  • Soliciting legacy gifts from donors.
• Work with the VP, Western Region to identify and qualify prospects and build appropriate strategies to capture individual giving and legacy giving.
• Cultivate new leadership ambassador council members in the Bay Area and identify volunteer partners in other Pacific Northwest cities identified as crucial for regional fundraising.
• Work with colleagues in other regions to assist with closing gifts related to donors based in multiple locations throughout the year.
• Increase the number of donors and dollars raised in the region year-over-year.
• Plan and attend events strategically designed to cultivate new prospective donors and steward existing ones.
• Utilize the organization's database (Salesforce) to build a pipeline of prospects as well as maintain accurate records of donor interactions, individuals' programmatic interests, giving trends, and donor engagement and solicitation strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of significant fundraising or related for-profit resource development experience.
• Experience and comfort working with high-level donors and philanthropists.
• Familiarity with the Bay Area and surrounding Jewish philanthropic communities in the Pacific Northwest.
• Deep understanding of major gift fundraising principles and moves management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong self-confidence and high energy, along with a positive and proactive approach.
• A passion for Jewish engagement and the mission of Birthright Israel.
• Self-starter with the ability to work alone and in a team.
• Keen understanding of donor needs and requirements.
• Collaborative work style and ability to influence people across, within, and outside the Birthright Israel organization.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency working with business technology and donor database systems; Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed to donor meetings, events, and BRIF summits.

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, 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 can last a lifetime. Since its founding, Birthright Israel has sent over 850,000 young adults on this transformational trip. Our work has become even more important in a post-October 7th world.

Location

• Long Island, NY (Optional Hybrid)

Reports To

• VP, Northeast Region
  Fundraising/Development

Compensation

• $125,000-$150,000
• FLSA: Exempt

Opportunities & Challenges

This position is a unique and compelling opportunity to play a leadership role in resource development for what many view as the most successful engagement program in Jewish life and Israel. With a current national campaign raising over $80 million from 30,000 donors, BRIF's base of support has grown in recent years. However, meeting the growing needs of young Jewish adults who want to take a Birthright Israel trip will require broadening and upgrading the base of support from alumni, their parents, and supporters of Birthright Israel's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a fundraising portfolio of ~100 donors and prospects at the $10,000+ level with the expectation of eventually cultivating and soliciting five-to-seven-figure prospects. This includes:
  • Working with BRIF's national office to develop a pipeline of new prospects.
  • Initiating contact and meeting with existing and potential donors.
  • Using moves management to track interactions and create strategies on prospects to pursue.
  • Developing and implementing engagement and cultivation strategies.
  • Soliciting gifts of $5,000+ from current and prospective donors.
  • Soliciting legacy gifts from donors.
• Work with the VP of the Northeast Region to identify and qualify prospects and build appropriate strategies to capture individual giving and legacy giving.
• Cultivate new leadership Cabinet members and create an Ambassador Council on Long Island.
• Work with colleagues in other regions to assist with closing gifts related to donors based in multiple locations throughout the year.
• Increase the number of donors and dollars raised in the region year-over-year.
• Plan and attend events strategically designed to cultivate new prospective donors and steward existing ones.
• Utilize the organization's database (Salesforce) to build a pipeline of prospects as well as maintain accurate records of donor interactions, individuals' programmatic interests, giving trends, and donor engagement and solicitation strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of significant fundraising or related for-profit resource development experience.
• Experience and comfort working with high-level donors and philanthropists.
• Familiarity with Long Island.
• Deep understanding of major gift fundraising principles and moves management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong self-confidence and high energy, along with a positive and proactive approach.
• A passion for Jewish engagement and the mission of Birthright Israel.
• Self-starter with the ability to work alone and in a team.
• Keen understanding of donor needs and requirements.
• Collaborative work style and ability to influence people across, within, and outside the Birthright Israel organization.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency working with business technology and donor database systems; Salesforce experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as needed to donor meetings, events, and BRIF summits.