Description Position at OU-JLIC
Position Summary:
We're seeking a mission-driven Development Officer for National Initiatives to join our growing national development team. This is a rare opportunity to build a new donor pipeline and help propel one of the most dynamic and influential Jewish initiatives of our time.
This is a remote position with flexibility and travel required as needed.
Essential Function:
- Develop a new portfolio of donors-this is a growth-focused role with no pre-assigned donor list.
- Identify, engage, and cultivate new funding partners across North America and Israel.
- Align donor interests with a wide range of JLIC programs-on campus, in Israel, and beyond.
- Trained and guided by a seasoned professional to expand your development craft
- Work in partnership with JLIC's global team of over 100 professionals.
- Travel as needed for donor meetings, events, and strategic engagements.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 4 years of successful fundraising or major gifts experience.
- An entrepreneurial, self-starting approach to development.
- Deep knowledge of the Jewish communal landscape, especially within the Modern Orthodox context.
- Strong interpersonal, writing, and strategic thinking skills.
- Eagerness to learn from senior leadership and contribute meaningfully to a collaborative, mission-driven team.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary for this position is
$125,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience.
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance:
The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Instead of a single group plan, employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personal and family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you.
Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annual BeniComp stipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses.
In addition, the OU offers employees group dental and vision insurance through MetLife.
Additional Benefits and Perks:
- 10 Paid sick days
- 10-15 Paid vacation days
- Paid Jewish and Federal holidays
- Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance
- Free life and disability insurance
- Discounted continuing education opportunities
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution)
