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Job description
ITEC is a leading educational and social-impact organization that uses sport as a vehicle for youth development, leadership, and opportunity. Founded in 1976, ITEC operates 17 centers and 7 satellite programs across Israel, serving approximately 7,000 children annually from diverse communities, including youth in underserved and peripheral regions.
ITEC’s work spans after-school enrichment, competitive athletics, coexistence initiatives, and youth-at-risk programming, with more than $5 million awarded annually in scholarships. While proudly Israeli and serving the entire community, the majority of ITEC’s philanthropic support is raised in the United States.
The Opportunity
ITEC is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Vice President of Development to lead and grow fundraising efforts in the New York / Tri-State region, one of the organization’s most critical philanthropic markets.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this senior leader will focus on major gifts, donor cultivation, and regional growth, working closely with executive leadership, Board members, and a global development team. This is an outward-facing role for a seasoned nonprofit fundraiser who thrives on building deep, long-term donor relationships and advancing mission through philanthropy.
Key Responsibilities
Lead fundraising strategy and execution for the NY / Tri-State region
Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and family foundations
Expand ITEC’s donor base while strengthening existing relationships
Partner closely with the CEO and Board on donor engagement and solicitations
Represent ITEC at donor meetings, events, and the annual gala
Participate in donor missions and engagement trips to Israel
Collaborate with U.S. and international development colleagues
Ideal Candidate
5+ years of senior nonprofit development experience
Strong background in Jewish and/or Israel-related philanthropy
Proven success securing major gifts
Highly relational, credible, and comfortable engaging senior donors
Strategic yet hands-on, organized, and results-oriented
Able to articulate how sport serves as a platform for education, character development, and social impact
Based in the Tri-State area and willing to travel to Israel periodically.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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