Queens Hillel · 5 months ago
Development Director at Cleveland Hillel (Part-time)
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $55K/yr
5+ years expCleveland Hillel is seeking a seasoned development professional to join their team at a critical moment for Jewish life on campus. The Development Director will manage donor relationships, develop fundraising strategies, and oversee donor stewardship efforts to enhance donor engagement and grow the donor base.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, including all five stages of the donor cycle: identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal
Solicit donations through direct meetings and personalized outreach, and support major gift strategy by collaborating with the Executive Director on higher-level donors
Direct and guide a focused Oberlin College Hillel $1M Capital campaign, in collaboration with the Executive Director and Board committee
Support the creation and implementation of a comprehensive annual campaign, aligning with Cleveland Hillel’s strategic priorities
Engage Cleveland Hillel’s Development Committee, assigning and supporting solicitation efforts by Cleveland Hillel staff and Board members
Develop and execute a stewardship strategy that builds long-term relationships with donors through creative and targeted communications – including digital media, traditional mailings, annual reports, etc
Engage with alumni and parent constituencies from all campuses we serve, identifying and cultivating underdeveloped donor bases in collaboration with university, Federation, and other Hillel staff as partners
Support Cleveland Hillel’s outreach beyond Cleveland, with a special focus on developing and managing alumni clusters, and Oberlin Hillel development efforts; including the coordination of in-person events and meetings
Prospect Identification/Grow the Data base, by setting up a methodology/system for capturing at least 50% of incoming Jewish freshman at CWRU and Oberlin, alongside growing the alumni bases of the schools by focusing on professional schools; Greek life etc
Own and supervise Hillel’s donor database (LGL), ensuring data accuracy, gift entry, reporting, and data hygiene
Manage donor communications, including acknowledgements, stewardship updates, and customized outreach aligned with donor interests
Oversee all development mailings and digital fundraising campaigns, including Cleveland Hillel’s special campaigns (ex: High Holidays, Hillel Global Giving Week, etc.)
Identify foundation and restricted grant opportunities and assist in the drafting of proposals and reports under the direction of the Executive Director
Maintain a current wish list of Hillel needs to support case-building in fundraising materials and solicitations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is required (graduate degree is a plus)
5+ years in fundraising and development experience as a professional and/or volunteer (experience in a university setting, marketing, or the Jewish communal sector is preferable)
Exceptional organization, leadership and communication skills
A team-oriented approach to work while still being a self-starter, a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, an ability to take risks and learn from situations when things don't turn out the way you anticipate
Connection to Judaism required, including understanding of customs and traditions
Proven success in the following: Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts above $1,000
Proven success in growing the number of major donors to an organization
Proven success in executing annual fundraising campaigns, including cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation through in-person, print, and online channels
Proven success in building relationships with leaders within education or nonprofit space
Proven success in management of donor or customer relation databases
Benefits
20 days of vacation and 15 sick days each year, which will also be pro-rated for your first year of employment (pro-rated based on hours scheduled).
Group Term Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
You will have the option to enroll in our 403B Plan.
Hillel provides a 2.5 times match of your contribution to the 403B Plan up to a maximum Hillel match of 5% (with a 2% employee match).
Company
Queens Hillel
As one of the most active student organizations on campus, Queens Hillel provides a wide array of social, cultural, educational, spiritual, and travel opportunities for one of the largest and most diverse Jewish student populations in the country.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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