Associate Executive Director, Long Island

Position Overview:

Jewish National Fund-USA is expanding its Tristate fundraising team and adding several new positions to support our growing donor community and organizational impact.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Executive Director to oversee fundraising and community engagement across Long Island. This role focuses on building and sustaining strong donor relationships, partnering closely with lay leadership, and expanding regional support through strategic cultivation, events, and mission-based engagement.

Reports to: Executive Director, Tristate

Location: Rockville Centre, NY (on-site, 5 days)

Responsibilities:

Regional Leadership & Strategy

Develop and execute a regional fundraising and engagement strategy aligned with national priorities
Set and manage revenue goals, performance metrics, and accountability standards
Serve as a senior representative of JNF-USA within the regional Jewish community
Fundraising & Donor Engagement

Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects through strategic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
Identify and develop new donor relationships to expand the regional pipeline
Partner with lay leadership and board members to leverage networks and advance fundraising outcomes
Oversee cultivation initiatives, donor briefings, events, missions, and stewardship activities
Team Leadership & Collaboration

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional team
Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
Collaborate with national development, marketing, finance, and program teams
Community Engagement & Representation

Build and maintain strong relationships with communal partners and stakeholders
Recruit and engage participants for missions, conferences, and signature initiatives
Host visiting Israeli partners and affiliates with appropriate donor alignment and follow-up
Operations, Data & Reporting

Ensure accurate donor activity tracking and reporting in Salesforce
Use data and analytics to support forecasting, strategy, and performance management
Oversee regional budgets and responsible resource management

Qualifications:

Deep passion for Israel and JNF-USA's mission
10+ years of progressive fundraising, development, or related leadership experience, including major gifts
Proven ability to develop strategy and drive revenue growth
Strong executive-level written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams
Strategic, organized, and comfortable operating with autonomy
Salesforce or CRM proficiency preferred
Familiarity with the regional Jewish community and nonprofit landscape strongly preferred