Regional Director, Pacific Northwest

Birthright Israel Foundation (BRIF) seeks a proven,
goal-oriented, dynamic, and inspiring development professional to
serve as Regional Director of Pacific Northwest. This hybrid
position will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and will
primarily focus on fundraising for BRIF in the Bay Area market,
although the Regional Director will also engage with donors in
surrounding areas of Northern California, Oregon, and Washington
State. The position requires a candidate with superior relationship
skills and demonstrated success in building organizational capacity
and increasing revenue. In addition, they must have an authentic
passion for the mission of Birthright Israel, a track record as an
effective major gifts fundraiser, and be an articulate communicator
of BRIF’s case for support. This driven self-starter will manage
and grow the Bay Area/Pacific Northwest Region’s annual
campaign.

Candidates should have an entrepreneurial approach and thrive in
a fast-paced environment. Candidates should also have the capacity
to develop and execute fundraising strategies that include
identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals,
foundations, alumni, and parents of Birthright Israel alumni in the
Pacific Northwest.

The Regional Director, Pacific Northwest will report to and work
in partnership with the VP, Western Region to design a major gifts
strategy aimed at increasing dollars and donors in the regional
area. This position will be a part of a 3-person Western Region
operation that raised over $6 million in 2023. The Regional
Director is expected to grow the campaign by upgrading donors and
building relationships with new donors, focusing on those donors
with five- and six-figure capacity.

Organizational Overview

Birthright Israel began with a bold idea in 1999 — to offer
young Jewish adults a life-changing trip to Israel to build their
Jewish identity and, by doing so, transform the Jewish future. In
turn, The Birthright Israel Foundation was founded to raise the
necessary funds in the United States to support this critical
mission and to ensure that all young Jews have an opportunity to
visit their ancestral homeland and forge a connection to their
heritage that can last a lifetime. Since its founding, Birthright
Israel has sent over 850,000 young adults on this transformational
trip. Our work has become even more important in a post-October 7th
world.

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Compensation

Opportunities & Challenges

This position is a unique and compelling opportunity to play a
leadership role in resource development for what many view as the
most successful engagement program in Jewish life and Israel.

With a current national campaign raising over $80 million from
30,000 donors, BRIF’s base of support has grown in recent years.
However, meeting the growing needs of young Jewish adults who want
to take a Birthright Israel trip will require broadening and
upgrading the base of support from alumni, their parents, and
supporters of Birthright Israel’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

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Work Environment