### About JWIJWI empowers women and girls, ends gender-based violence, and builds safe, equitable communities worldwide through advocacy, education, and philanthropy.### Position OverviewDual role:- Co-lead YWIN (Young Women’s Impact Network): Strengthen existing chapters, launch new ones, mentor local leaders.- Grow JWI Networks: Engage women 40+, especially 50s/60s, as philanthropic leaders and donors.Reporting to the Chief Development Officer.### Key Responsibilities**Young Women’s Impact Network (YWIN) Leadership**- Provide strategic oversight and day-to-day support for five networks (Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Denver) to ensure alignment with JWI’s mission and values.- Mentor and coach chapter presidents, fostering leadership development and community impact.- Facilitate consistent communication with network leaders, offering guidance on programming, fundraising, and outreach.- Co-lead gatherings to build identity and collaboration across chapters.- Lead the expansion of YWIN into new/emerging cities (e.g., Phoenix), from research and recruitment to launch.- Track and report engagement metrics for senior staff, board members, and donors.**JWI Networks (40+) Development + Growth**- Launch and grow JWI Networks for women 40+, with a focus on cultivating philanthropic leadership among women in their 50s and 60s.- Build regional cohorts that foster connection, leadership, and donor engagement.- Design and host signature events (speaker series, salons, gatherings) that inspire investment in JWI’s mission.- Identify and cultivate women with giving capacity, ensuring Networks serve as a pipeline for major donors and board leadership.**Events & Programs**- Support YWIN and Network leaders in planning mission-driven programs (e.g., financial literacy workshops, intimate donor gatherings).- Align all programming with community needs and national fundraising priorities.- Lead the launch of JWI’s first regional conference in Chicago (Spring 2026) — designed as both a showcase of impact and a major fundraising opportunity. This will serve as a model for replication in other cities, expanding JWI’s national footprint.**Fundraising & Donor Engagement**- Partner with chapter leaders to secure contributions, modeling effective donor engagement and providing tools for peer-to-peer fundraising.- Build strong, lasting relationships with women in JWI Networks to inspire philanthropy and long-term investment.- Collaborate with JWI’s national development team to ensure integration of Networks into the donor pipeline strategy **.****Qualifications**- 5–7 years of experience in nonprofit development, community engagement, or program leadership.- Proven success cultivating donors, volunteers, or community leaders, with experience closing gifts preferred.- Strong ability to inspire, motivate, and build relationships across generations.- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.- Highly organized, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.- Digital and social media fluency to drive engagement and outreach.- Commitment to JWI’s mission, with a pro-Israel perspective and understanding of Middle East geopolitics.**Ideal Candidate**- Brings a deep passion for women’s empowerment, philanthropy, and community leadership.- Entrepreneurial and solutions-focused, with the ability to both launch and grow new initiatives.- A charismatic relationship-builder who can engage women across generations, with strength in connecting with women in midlife and beyond.- Strategic in vision yet equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves to execute.**JWI offers a competitive benefits package, including:**- Health, dental, and vision insurance options- Generous paid time off, including seven Jewish and nine federal holidays- Unlimited PTO, with a minimum of 10 days per year- Office closes as 3pm on Friday- Flexible remote work environment with opportunities for travel- Life Insurance and Long-term disability provided- 403(b) retirement plan### **To Apply**Please send your resume and cover letter to: Sara Hefez, Chief Development Officer, at [**shefez@jwi.org**](mailto:shefez@jwi.org "mailto:shefez@jwi.org")**Equal Opportunity Statement**JWI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and candidates of all backgrounds who are aligned with our mission to apply.