Executive Assistant to the CDO

The Birthright Israel Foundation (BRIF) is the U.S.-based philanthropic partner of Birthright Israel, which has brought nearly 1 million young Jewish adults on free trips to Israel since 1999. The Executive Assistant is the Chief Development Officer's right hand, managing time, communications and follow-through so the CDO can focus on donors, leadership and the campaign. The role also provides limited support to the Chief Advancement Officer and the Chief Information & Technology Officer.

Responsibilities:
• Serve as gatekeeper for the CDO's office and own the CDO's calendar end to end, including Israel time zones
• Prepare briefing notes for every meeting and keep an action-item log through to close
• Draft donor emails, thank-you notes, internal updates and stewardship materials in the CDO's voice
• Manage travel, itineraries and expenses, including donor visits and Israel trips
• Handle scheduling and expense reports for the CAO and CITO
• Lead CDO-sponsored projects, maintain the Development project tracker and organize monthly development meetings

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated project management experience and exceptional writing
• Proven discretion with confidential donor, board and personnel information
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, plus Salesforce or another CRM and a tool like monday.com, Asana or Smartsheet
• Comfortable adopting new tools, including AI assistants

**Location:** New York, NY, on-site 4 days a week

Salary: $85,000–$105,000

Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) with a 5% match, generous sick time, personal days, and time off for Jewish and secular holidays.