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About the Role

The Director of the Women’s Campaign – Northeast Region leads the Women’s Brigade, overseeing the strategy, growth, and execution of women-focused fundraising, engagement, and stewardship initiatives across the region. This role develops and implements short- and long-term giving goals and strategies, manages donor relationships, coordinates events, supports potential Mission trips, and achieves an annual fundraising goal of $5 million in support of FIDF’s mission. The Director collaborates with regional and national staff, volunteer leadership, and donors to strengthen philanthropic impact.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, implement, and manage short- and long-term giving goals and strategies for the Women’s Brigade.
Create annual work plans, set measurable goals, and implement donor stewardship strategies.
Support and advance potential Women’s Mission trips.
Achieve assigned fundraising and engagement goals through donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Serve as the primary relationship manager for an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects, including Women’s Brigade Board members.
Research, identify, and develop new prospects.
Cultivate and steward donors at all giving levels.
Design and implement customized stewardship plans, including donor recognition and engagement activities.
Maintain accurate prospect and donor information using FIDF’s prospect management database.
Identify, recruit, and partner with lay leaders, organizations, businesses, and firms to strengthen Women’s Brigade initiatives.
Build community support for FIDF by maintaining relationships with partner organizations, businesses, and individuals.
Work closely with volunteer leadership to support peer-to-peer fundraising and engagement efforts.
Coordinate and support regional events, including Women’s Brigade Dinners, parlor meetings, community events, and the Women’s Annual Luncheon.
Manage the planning and implementation of special events focused on donor recognition, stewardship, and fundraising.
Create and maintain an annual calendar of Women’s Brigade events.
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure events align with FIDF branding, messaging, and operational standards.
Work effectively with FIDF colleagues across National departments and Northeast Regional staff.
Collaborate on campaign-related materials, including donor communications, billing, acknowledgments, and event materials.
Represent FIDF professionally at events and community engagements.
Mentor, train, and support the professional development of direct report(s).
Provide requested reports and updates; collaborate closely with manager(s) and the regional team on progress and strategy.
Ensure compliance with FIDF policies, procedures, and development best practices.
Assume other responsibilities as requested.

Requirements

5–7 years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience, preferably in a mission-driven, Jewish, or Israel-focused organization.
Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, stewardship, volunteer engagement, and event-based fundraising.
Experience working with senior lay leaders and boards.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel throughout the Northeast Region.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Commitment to FIDF’s mission and values.

Skills

Strong organizational skills
Strong communication skills
Strong relationship-building skills
Strategic fundraising and donor engagement
Relationship management and stewardship
Volunteer and lay leadership development
Event planning and execution
Cross-functional collaboration
Mentorship and team leadership
Attention to detail and accountability

Location

Northeast Region

Work Type

Willingness to travel
Work evenings and weekends as needed

Experience Level

5–7 years of nonprofit fundraising or development experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree a plus

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Early dismissal for Shabbat
403b with employer matching
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
FSA
Jewish paid holidays
Federal paid holidays
Sick days
Vacation

About the Company

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a humanitarian nonprofit.
Provides life-changing support for the courageous young men and women of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Transforms lives through empowering educational, financial, well-being, and cultural initiatives as they protect the State of Israel and her people.
Strives to champion a culture of courage worldwide, ensuring a secure and thriving Israel today and forever.
Community of supporters and staff are passionate, courageous, and impactful.
Work is driven by core values that transcend gender, age, political leanings, nationality, and religion.
Vital mission and breadth of programs resonate with a diverse array of supporters.
Spans 25 chapters across the United States.
Offers a variety of innovative programs and opportunities.
Workplace is vibrant and dynamic, encouraging bold creativity, ingenuity, and vision.

Equal Opportunity

FIDF is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.