Job Description

Who We Are: 

The Orthodox Union's Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus (OU-JLIC) places rabbinic couples on college campuses to provide Orthodox Jewish students with Torah education and mentorship, helping them continue their spiritual growth into adulthood. OU-JLIC offers a range of programs, including learning sessions, Shabbat experiences, and social events, fostering a strong sense of community and spiritual growth. Additionally, OU-JLIC extends its support to Israel, offering summer and year-round programs that combine Torah study with professional opportunities. 

The Orthodox Union (OU) is the largest Orthodox Jewish organization in the United States. Founded in 1898, the OU supports a network of synagogues, youth programs, Jewish and Religious Zionist advocacy programs, programs forthe disabled, localized religious study programs, and international units. The OU maintains a kosher certification service, whose circled U symbol is found on the labels ofmanykoshercommercial and consumer food products.

We’re seeking a mission-driven Development Officer for National Initiatives to join our growing national development team. This is a rare opportunity to build a new donor pipeline and help propel one of the most dynamic and influential Jewish initiatives of our time.

This is a remote position with flexibility and travel required as needed.

Essential Function:

• Develop a new portfolio of donors—this is a growth-focused role with no pre-assigned donor list.
• Identify, engage, and cultivate new funding partners across North America and Israel.
• Align donor interests with a wide range of JLIC programs—on campus, in Israel, and beyond.
• Trained and guided by a seasoned professional to expand your development craft
• Work in partnership with JLIC’s global team of over 100 professionals.
• Travel as needed for donor meetings, events, and strategic engagements.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of successful fundraising or major gifts experience.
• An entrepreneurial, self-starting approach to development.
• Deep knowledge of the Jewish communal landscape, especially within the Modern Orthodox context.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and strategic thinking skills.
• Eagerness to learn from senior leadership and contribute meaningfully to a collaborative, mission-driven team.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this position is $125,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience.

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance:
The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Instead of a single group plan, employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personaland family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you.Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annualBeniCompstipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses.In addition, the OU offers employees group dental and vision insurance through MetLife.Additional Benefits and Perks:

• 10 Paid sick days
• 10-15 Paid vacation days
• Paid Jewish and Federal holidays
• Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance
• Free life and disability insurance
• Discounted continuing education opportunities
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution)