Responsibilities
- Lead all fundraising efforts for Repair the World Bay Area and Repair the World Chicago, developing and executing local strategies aligned with national development priorities.
- Own and achieve annual fundraising goals across both markets through a diversified portfolio of individual donors, foundations, federations, and corporate partners.
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors and institutional partners, with a strong emphasis on individual giving as a primary growth driver.
- Identify and develop new funding opportunities within the Bay Area and Chicago Jewish philanthropic communities, expanding Repair’s base of supporters.
- Actively solicit gifts through one-on-one meetings, proposals, and strategic engagement opportunities, and build a robust prospect pipeline.
- Represent Repair the World in meetings, events, and convenings with donors, foundations, and community partners across both cities.
- Lead efforts to grow and steward local communities of $10,000+ donors, cultivating new members and strengthening a culture of major giving.
- Serve as the primary staff partner to the Bay Area and Chicago Solel Collective chairs.
- Over time, support the development and engagement of local Solel Collective committees to expand major giving and deepen donor relationships.
- Design and execute high-impact engagement opportunities, including service experiences, briefings, and events that connect Solel Collective members to Repair’s mission and impact.
- Serve as the primary relationship manager for donors in both markets, providing thoughtful stewardship, impact updates, and meaningful engagement opportunities.
- Collaborate with local program staff to design and execute donor experiences that connect supporters to Repair’s initiatives on the ground.
- Build strong relationships across Jewish communal institutions, philanthropic partners, and civic leaders in both cities.
- Partner closely with the national development team to align on strategy, coordinate donor engagement, and contribute to national campaigns and initiatives.
- Collaborate with local and national leadership on portfolio strategy, funder communications, and meeting preparation.
- Manage an active portfolio of prospects and donors, developing strategies to move relationships toward investment.
- Track and report on progress in Salesforce and collaborate on goal-setting and revenue tracking.
- Support storytelling efforts in both cities to strengthen local visibility and donor engagement.
Benefits
- Paid time off for service in addition to vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays.
- Employer covers 100% of full-time employee’s health premiums (medical/dental/vision) for most plans and 50% for dependents.
- Retirement matching.
- Professional development funds.
- Employer-paid short and long term disability coverage.
- Access to the Jewish Learning Collaborative and our Economic Access Fund.
- Employees that have been with Repair for at least six months are eligible for 16 weeks of paid parental leave (pro-rated for employees with Repair less than six months).
Work Arrangement
Remote (City/Region)
