Major Gift Officer
Belev Echad
Belev Echad is seeking a strategic, passionate, and relationship-driven Major Gifts Officer to strengthen and grow our base of high-level supporters. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this role focuses on cultivating, stewarding, and soliciting major donors ($25,000+), building lasting relationships that fuel Belev Echad’s life-changing mission.
You’ll be part of a close-knit development team working to help shape the future of one of the most impactful Israel-focused organizations in the world
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, building personalized engagement and solicitation strategies.
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Identify and qualify new major gift prospects through research, networking, and cultivation.
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Conduct regular donor meetings—virtually and in person—to build deep, authentic relationships grounded in trust and impact.
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Collaborate with the Director of Development and development team to craft mission-aligned proposals, reports, and stewardship materials.
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Support major donor participation in events, tours, and recognition opportunities.
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Help shape campaign strategies and contribute to overall revenue growth, donor retention, and pipeline expansion.
What we are looking for
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5–8 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with a successful track record of closing major gifts.
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Deep commitment to Israel and Jewish values.
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Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
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Strategic thinker with the ability to prioritize, manage, and execute multiple initiatives simultaneously.
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Comfortable engaging high-net-worth individuals and representing Belev Echad at events and meetings.
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Self-motivated, organized, and collaborative—a team player with a heart for service.