Position: Manager of Development & Engagement
Hours: Fulltime
Location: Toronto
Report To: Chief Development Officer

About the Birthright Israel Foundation of Canada
Established in 2001, Birthright Israel Foundation of Canada (BRIFC) raises funds in Canada for Canadian participation on Birthright Israel programs. BRIFC’s mission is to build financial support to ensure that the gift of a Birthright Israel experience will be available to increasingly more Canadian Jewish young adults today and for years to come.

About the programs we support
Birthright Israel began with an audacious idea in 1999: to offer Jewish young adults from across the world a life-changing educational experience in Israel to build their Jewish identity and by doing so, transform the Jewish future. It is the birthright of all young Jews to visit their ancestral homeland and thus forge a connection to their heritage and their community that can last a lifetime. Proudly recognized as the most successful Jewish identity and engagement-building program in Jewish history, Birthright Israel has been a gift to more than 850,000 participants from 70 countries including over 46,000 Canadians.
 

Birthright Israel Mission
Provide all Jewish young adults with opportunities for transformative and immersive shared experiences in Israel and a foundation for ongoing Jewish connection.

Birthright Israel Vision
Ensuring a vibrant future of the Jewish people by strengthening Jewish identity, Jewish communities, and connections with Israel.

About the Opportunity
This position provides a unique and compelling leadership opportunity to play an integral role as part of a growing national office with coast-to-coast and international travel possibilities. You liaise with a global team of dedicated change-makers focused on promoting Jewish continuity and strengthening our ties with Jewish communities and Israel.

As the Manager of Development and Engagement, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies with an emphasis on the parent and alumni community, all to secure financial support for our programs and initiatives.

Birthright Israel’s 25th Anniversary
As we celebrate Birthright Israel’s 25th anniversary, there is no better time to join our team. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to be part of something truly special. The momentum of our 25th anniversary offers a unique platform to engage donors, initiate unique fundraising campaigns and set the stage for the next era of BRIFC’s impact.

Roles and Responsibilities

•  Work to achieve fundraising results consistent with BRIFC’s goals and meet annual expectations for the assigned portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of individual and foundation donors building engaged relationships that will yield longer-term benefits and increased revenues.
• Plan and coordinate parent, alumni, and third-party events to secure financial support for our programs and initiatives.
• Champion BRIFC’s mission across Canada to identify and cultivate opportunities to support our fundraising goals.
• Engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects to support a culture of donors who feel connected, valued, and informed.
• Using BRIFC’s database, maintain detailed and up-to-date records for donors and prospects, including all solicitation touchpoints.
• Ensure the tracking and fulfillment of pledges, donor recognition activities, receipting and timely acknowledgement.
• Prepare in collaboration with other team members timely and regular donor and fundraising status reports.
• This position requires in-office work and travel to attend various local and national meetings and events.
• Attend and participate, as required, BRIFC, Birthright Israel and relevant community events.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated stakeholder relations to cultivate, build and maintain positive and productive donor, prospect, and community relationships.
• Demonstrated excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and networking skills.
• Demonstrated superior organization, flexibility, and multi-tasking skills within a team environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks positively and effectively, meeting critical deadlines.
• High degree of initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of ethical practice.
• Professionalism, discretion and patience when communicating with donors, volunteers, Board members, & colleagues.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is imperative.
• Strong computer skills in utilizing Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database management. Knowledge of Salesforce is an asset.
• Familiarity with the Canadian Jewish Community and Jewish communal structure.

Contact
If you are excited by the challenge of driving meaningful change and inspired by the opportunity to be part of something truly historic, we want to hear from you.

Please email your CV to Bonnie Lipman, bonnie.lipman@birthrightisrael.com

Please note only qualified candidates will be contacted.