Chief Development Officer

Hillels of Georgia

Role Overview

The Chief Development Officer is responsible for the planning and execution of a multi-pronged fund development program that includes annual fund giving, major gifts, institutional gifts, special events, endowment giving and capital/combined campaigns to meet the annual fundraising goal of approximately $2.7M for Hillels of Georgia and capital campaign goals as the needs of the organization arise for expansion and growth. The Chief Development Officer will report to the CEO and oversee and conduct personal solicitations of Board members; community donors; parents; alumni; staff and students, supported by the CEO, staff, volunteers and board members.

What You’ll Do

• Create and implement a robust fund development strategy for Hillel's of Georgia and the individual campuses.
• Work with volunteer leadership, CEO and campus staff to develop both a donor and leadership pipeline to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of current and prospective major donors ($5,000+) both locally and nationally.
• Manage Annual Fund including direct mail; telemarketing; social media and other appeals directed to Hillels of Georgia parents, alumni and community friends; and student phone-a-thons.
• Develop and manage Parent Support Councils for each campus.
• Develop and manage Alumni Support Councils for each campus.
• Manage special events including Annual Hillel Heroes Gala.
• Perform prospect research, solicitation and stewardship for major donors and prospects.
• Administer the development database and ensure data entry; gift processing and gift acknowledgements are timely, accurate and complete.
• Prepare grant proposals and reports for individual donors, philanthropic foundations, other funders and the board.
• Develop all marketing materials for development efforts, collaborating with the Development & Marketing Manager
• Work in collaboration with campus staff for Student Hineni Annual Fund Campaigns and Senior Class Gift programs on each campus.
• Build partnerships with campus administration and the campus development office, Hillel’s International Centers, and foundations.
• Develop, foster and promote a culture of philanthropy throughout Hillels of Georgia.

What You’ve Accomplished:

• 5+ years of progressive fundraising and development experience in higher education and/or the Jewish community.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, networking and verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors, especially those above $1,000
• Experience and expertise in annual fundraising campaigns, personal solicitation, telemarketing, direct mail, social media appeals.
• Building, maintaining and growing relationships with prospects, donors and leadership.
• Management of donor or customer relation databases
• Bachelor’s degree required; CFRE a plus.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Passion, commitment and dedication to creating vibrant Jewish life on campus and a desire to expand Hillels of Georgia’s donor base in support of our vision and mission.
• Entrepreneurial work ethic.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Determination and tenacity to succeed.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Collaborative work style.
• Ability to collaborate across teams both inside and outside of Hillel.
• Awareness of current trends in Jewish life, Jewish community and philanthropy,
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities.
• Travel including possibilities of missions to Israel.
• Plenty of Hillel swag.

About Hillels of Georgia and Hillel

Hillels of Georgia is a statewide agency serving thousands of Jewish students on more than two dozen campuses in Georgia.  In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with a noble mission and vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at more than 550 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel; and to empower them to become Jewish leaders for the future.  

Hillels of Georgia is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.