Overview

Founded in 1972, Americans for Ben-Gurion University (A4BGU) is a nonprofit organization that raises funds and awareness, and runs programming within the United States in support of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). Americans for Ben-Gurion University plays a vital role in sustaining David Ben-Gurion’s vision: creating a world-class institution of education and research in the Israeli desert, nurturing the Negev community, and sharing the University’s expertise locally and around the globe.

A4BGU seeks an experienced Director of Development (DoD) who will advance the mission of the organization and drive growth of the $50M-$60M annual fundraising program to include strategy development, prospect identification, major gift development, and donor stewardship in Los Angeles. The DoD, who will report to and collaborate closely with the Vice President, Advancement will be an integral member of the broader resource development team and will play a critical role in the overall financial growth of the institution. A successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of relevant nonprofit fundraising experience and a passion for the mission of A4BGU. This motivated and dynamic professional will be tasked with creating comprehensive cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and engagement opportunities for prospective major donors within Los Angeles.

Compensation Range

$180,000 - $200,000

To apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Jamie Perry, Director of Talent Services at Evolve Giving Group: jamieperry@evolvegg.com

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Key Responsibilities

Create and execute development strategies to cultivate and engage donors at the $50,000+ level in Los Angeles
Manage a portfolio of prospective major donors while also developing a small portfolio of community-level donors with a goal of raising $5M-$7M annually
Meticulously track and report on all activities, contacts, and gift commitments in Salesforce
Ensure exemplary stewardship of donors through tailored communications, recognition opportunities, and cultivation events
Partner with volunteers and colleagues to develop a year-round prospecting and donor qualification process via programs like Zin Fellows Leadership
Build and execute development strategies to specifically focus on engaging new constituents, multi-generational and next-generation donors while building brand awareness for A4BGU
Contribute to market development efforts to build lay-driven chapter support networks in Los Angeles and Orange County
Collaborate with the Vice President, Advancement and Donor Stewardship Team to design and implement systematic and integrated fundraising initiatives to utilize moves management strategies
Raise the visibility and public awareness of the institution through engagement and community outreach opportunities

Qualifications & Skills

10+ years of fundraising experience
Demonstrated success cultivating and soliciting 6 and 7 figure gifts
Strong working knowledge of the Los Angeles philanthropic community
Exceptional written, verbal, and public speaking skills with the ability to craft compelling, audience-specific messaging
Presence and aptitude to work closely with sophisticated volunteer leadership, high net-worth individuals, and other key stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and donor management tools, Salesforce experience strongly preferred
Understanding of various philanthropic and planned giving instruments, preferably in academic institutions
Knowledge of and passion for Israel and/or scientific research
Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Strong organizational skills and a propensity to take initiative

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