Queens Hillel · 1 month ago
Development and Communications Director at Santa Barbara Hillel
Isla Vista, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $105K/yrHillel is a leading organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Jewish students, and they are seeking a Development and Communications Director to enhance the experience of students at UC Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College. This role involves directing fundraising campaigns, managing donor relationships, overseeing community communications, and organizing special events.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Lead the creation and execution of an annual development plan, backed by strong systems for tracking goals and progress
Identify, research, and generate donor, foundation, and major gift prospects by mining alumni lists, past donor data, and Board and community networks, and partner with the Executive Director to cultivate these relationships
Develop and implement stewardship plans for all donors
Cultivate strong relationships with current parents and serve as a primary point of contact, providing clear and timely communication across multiple channels
Develop alumni and regional networks
Ensure donor data and interactions are accurately captured in the Little Green Light (LGL) database, and congruous record-keeping exists across the development and financial operations
Manage lists for special attention by the Executive Director, members of the Board of Trustees, and the Development Committee
Direct Hillel’s annual parent events, including events during UCSB’s Move-In/Welcome Week and Parents/Family Weekend
Organize Hillel’s fundraising events, from our existing Hall of Fame major fundraiser to parlor meetings and future events you will help envision and execute
Oversee the strategy and execution of the annual campaign, including grassroots fundraising efforts such as direct mail and digital appeals
Create and manage a robust digital marketing strategy, including designing content sourced from stakeholders (e.g., students, staff)
Oversee Annual Report
Convene and staff the Community Engagement and Development Committee of the Board of Trustees
Assist Executive Director in prospecting, coordinating, and supporting the Board of Trustees
Contribute to organization-wide strategy and management
Occasionally represent the organization to key stakeholders, including Federations, Foundations, and community organizations
Supervise development intern(s)
Attend Hillel programs on evenings and weekends as necessary, such as select Friday night Shabbat dinners, some High Holiday events, Parent/Family Weekend, etc
Travel as necessary for donor meetings, cultivation events, conferences, etc., particularly in Southern California
Qualification
Required
Fundraising, public relations, and/or event management experience
Supervisory experience, including the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience with CRM and data management
Preferred
Experience working in higher education and/or the Jewish community is a plus
Experience with fundraising campaigns, one-on-one solicitation, and/or grant writing is desired
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term disability (LTD)
Vacation/sick time
Generous parental leave
Opportunities for professional development
Peer engagement
Mentoring
Skill-building
Travel regionally and nationally for work
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.
Founded in 1947
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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