Director of Advancement at Queens Hillel

Queens, New York, United States. Posted 2 months ago

The role

The Director of Advancement will build and lead a comprehensive fundraising program. This person will design and execute an annual giving strategy and manage a portfolio of donors to sustain Jewish life in Queens.

What you will do

Build and lead the annual development plan.
Exercise daily oversight of fundraising goals and financial health.
Oversee the annual campaign including grassroots, direct mail, and digital appeals.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors.
Curate a portfolio of major donors for the Executive Director.
Build and execute stewardship plans for all donors.
Identify, write, and manage grant proposals and reports.
Manage donor-facing communications across email, social media, and direct outreach.
Serve as the professional staff partner to the Board's development-related committees.
Work with the Director of Operations to ensure donor data and gifts are accurately recorded.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree
6+ years of fundraising experience in higher education, Jewish communal life, or comparable nonprofit development
Track record of managing annual campaigns, individual solicitation, major gifts and donor stewardship
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong proficiency in donor CRM systems, data-driven decision-making and financial oversight
Passion for the Jewish community
Familiarity with the NYC and Queens philanthropic landscape
Understanding of the Jewish calendar and practices
Ability to work independently

Nice to have

relevant graduate degree

Benefits

Health insurance
Retirement plan
Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurances
Generous vacation
Jewish/secular holiday time off
Parental leave
Paid professional development
Mentorship
Participation in Hillel International's support systems
Queens Hillel’s Talent Investment Fund which awards $2,000 yearly for additional professional development

About the company

Queens Hillel is the pluralistic, borough-wide home for Jewish student life across Queens. It is affiliated with Hillel International.