Development Officer (Tristate NCSY)

Development/Fundraising New York


Description

Position at NCSY

Who We Are:

NCSY, a program of the Orthodox Union, connects with Jewish teens through innovative, cutting-edge social and recreational programs to develop a positive Jewish identity. NCSY inspires Jewish teens through informal Jewish education, retreats, and summer programs. NCSY empowers teens through leadership development and guidance to become passionately committed leaders of the Jewish community and instruments for positive change and renewal.   

 

The Orthodox Union (OU) is one of the largest Orthodox Jewish organizations in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs for the disabled, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol, , is found on the labels of many kosher commercial and consumer food products. 

 

 

Position Summary:

We are seeking a mission-driven and results-oriented Fundraiser based in New York or New Jersey to support and expand NCSY’s philanthropic reach across key initiatives, including Tristate Regional Programs, JSU Clubs in public and private schools, 4G (Girls Growth Groups), and NCSY Summer Programs. This individual will be responsible for identifying and cultivating new prospects, stewarding donors, managing campaigns, and building strong relationships with lay leaders, community stakeholders, and institutional funders. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising & Donor Cultivation

         Identify, engage, and solicit new individual donors

         Maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and existing donors

         Conduct donor meetings and follow-up communications with professionalism and warmth

         Collaborate with local and national staff to design compelling cases for support

Campaign Management

         Lead or support fundraising campaigns for 4G, JSU, and summer scholarships

         Collaborate with NCSY marketing to develop campaign materials and branding

         Manage donor database updates and track activity through the OU CRM

Community Engagement

         Partner with local synagogues, schools, federations, and community leaders to raise awareness and support

         Attend key events and serve as a visible ambassador for NCSY and its programs

Reporting & Planning

         Set and meet annual fundraising goals

         Provide regular reports on progress, donor activity, and campaign results

         Participate in regional and national development strategy sessions

 

Qualifications:

         Minimum 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit development

         Proven success in securing gifts of $5,000+ preferred

         Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills

         Familiarity with the New York Jewish communal landscape

         Comfort with CRM/database systems

         Passion for Jewish education, youth development, and NCSY’s mission

         Ability to work evenings/weekends as required

 

Salary and Benefits:  

The salary for this position is between $85,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience. 

 

We offer employer-sponsored healthcare, dental and vision plans. 

 

    Other benefits include:  

  •               Paid sick days   
  •               Paid vacation days  
  •               Paid Jewish and most Federal holidays  
  •               Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath  
  •               Free life and disability insurance   
  •               Discounted continuing education 
  •               403(b) retirement plan which the OU will contribute 5% of your wage towards retirement savings after you contribute at least 2% (only eligible after 3 years of continuous service)