Development Officer (South Florida NCSY)
Description
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 Overview:
NCSY is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven fundraising professional to serve as our South Florida Development Officer. This role will focus on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors—primarily within the Orthodox Jewish community—to support NCSY’s day school engagement programs, summer scholarships, and JSU (Jewish Student Union) public school outreach initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy & Execution
- Identify and engage major gift prospects within the Orthodox community.
- Develop customized cultivation and solicitation strategies for donors and lay leaders.
- Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, with clear annual fundraising goals.
Community Engagement
- Work closely with local schools, synagogues, and community leaders to build strong partnerships and raise awareness of NCSY’s impact.
- Represent NCSY at local community events, parlor meetings, and fundraisers.
Campaign Development
- Collaborate with national and regional teams to create and execute local fundraising campaigns supporting:
- Day school programming
- Summer experiences and scholarships
- JSU initiatives in public schools
Donor Stewardship
- Ensure timely follow-up, gift acknowledgment, and ongoing engagement with donors.
- Maintain accurate donor data in CRM systems and provide regular reports.
Qualifications:
- Proven success in fundraising, relationship management, or community outreach—preferably within the Orthodox Jewish community.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Knowledge of and passion for NCSY’s mission and Jewish youth engagement.
- Ability to travel within South Florida and work occasional evenings/weekends.
- Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range 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)