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Birthright Israel began in 1999 with a bold idea – offer young Jewish adults a life-changing trip to Israel to build their Jewish identity and, by doing so, transform the Jewish future. Since its founding, Birthright Israel has provided over 950,000 young Jewish adults with a transformational experience in Israel.

In a post October 7th world, our work has become even more important. The Birthright Israel Foundation ("BRIF") is dedicated to raising the funds necessary to ensure that every eligible young Jewish adult has the opportunity to experience the transformative power of a trip to Israel. Through these life-changing journeys, we strengthen Jewish identity, build community, and foster a lifelong connection to Israel and the Jewish people.

This fundraising role with the Birthright Israel Foundation (BRIF) is an opportunity to help drive a recently launched five-year $900M campaign. The AVP, Miami will be responsible for expanding the regional investor community, deepening relationships with existing investors, and significantly growing philanthropic revenue across the Miami region. This is an opportunity to join Birthright Israel Foundation and play a key role in one of the most ambitious philanthropic campaigns in the Jewish world.

As AVP, you will engage philanthropists, community leaders, and supporters. Success in this role requires strong relationship building skills, disciplined portfolio management, confidence in directly soliciting major gifts, and determination to achieve ambitious goals.

• Build, manage, cultivate, and solicit a portfolio of 100+ investors and prospects capable of giving $10,000+.
• Consistently achieve and exceed annual fundraising goals.

• Steward and deepen relationships with existing investors while identifying and cultivating new major gift prospects.
• Expand the donor pipeline with individuals capable of making five-, six-, and seven-figure commitments.
• Lead the execution of philanthropic events to cultivate new prospects and steward existing investors.
• Identify and recruit local lay leaders to support Birthright Israel's mission.

• Serve as a visible ambassador for Birthright Israel both professionally and personally.
• Represent Birthright Israel Foundation with professionalism, passion, and credibility.

• Someone who naturally earns trust and builds rapport with a wide range of individuals
• Communicates with confidence, warmth, and credibility
• Is highly organized and accountable for results
• Thrives in fast-paced, goal-oriented environments
• Demonstrates resilience, persistence, and initiative
• Enjoys influencing and inspiring others around a meaningful mission
• Balances strong interpersonal instincts with disciplined execution
• Values autonomy, ownership, and measurable success

If these statements describe you, you will be successful in this role and should apply.

• 7-10+ years of success in high-ticket sales, business development or major gifts fundraising.
• Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding performance goals.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Strong initiative, professionalism, and personal accountability.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Passion for Birthright Israel's mission.

This role requires regional travel and occasional travel to BRIF's NYC headquarters.

At BRIF, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of the Jewish people. Your work will help ensure that donors feel connected, valued, and inspired to make Birthright Israel possible for generations to come. We offer generous benefits, including comprehensive medical insurance, vision insurance, and dental insurance. Employees have access to set aside funds for retirement through our 403(b) plan, which includes a 5% salary match that vests over the first 5 years of employment. Additional perks include generous sick time, annual personal days, as well as a work calendar offering time off for Jewish and secular holidays.

• comprehensive medical insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• set aside funds for retirement through our 403(b) plan, which includes a 5% salary match that vests over the first 5 years of employment
• generous sick time
• annual personal days
• a work calendar offering time off for Jewish and secular holidays

The Birthright Israel Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.