Director of Development

12 hours ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Vilna Shul Full time
Job Title: Director of Development

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Development to join our team at the Vilna Shul, Boston's Center for Jewish Culture. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive development strategy to secure funding for our organization's programs and initiatives.

About the Role:
  • Develop and implement a $1M+ annual fundraising campaign, including major gifts, grant writing, events, direct mail, and social media.
  • Build and manage a fundraising team, including staff and volunteers.
  • Collaborate with the executive director and board of directors to develop and implement organizational strategies, policies, and practices.
  • Manage relationships with prospective donors and identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward these prospects.
  • Develop and maintain donor databases and prepare reports.
  • Implement a donor recognition policy for major gifts and a system for tracking named items and plaques.
  • Manage a system to prepare, send, and track donation acknowledgements.
Requirements:
  • 5-7 years of direct fundraising experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships with donors and philanthropic leaders.
  • Highly developed project management skills, including a proven ability to manage time, handle pressure, and meet deadlines.
  • Budget development and oversight experience.
  • A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards in a diverse workplace.
  • Keen sensitivity to handling confidential information.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including attention to detail and accuracy.
What We Offer:

The Vilna Shul offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a dynamic and dedicated team. If you are a motivated and experienced fundraising professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Jobs@VilnaShul.org and use Director of Development in the subject line.


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