Development Officer (PART TIME)

Congregation Agudath Israel 

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (PART TIME)

POSITION SUMMARY: 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development Officer is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing several of Congregation Agudath Israel’s fundraising initiatives, including annual fund and engagement events.  The Development Officer will work in close partnership with the synagogue’s Development Committee in efforts related to Major Gifts. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and hold responsibility for a pipeline of Annual Fund donors at all levels, both new and existing donors, with a focus on stewardship and increasing gifts.
• Lead growth of our major gifts program and engaging the Development Committee in weekly meetings and providing regular updates and current lists for leadership.
• Manage Annual Fund Lay Leadership solicitation assignments
• Attend Events and Programming as needed to develop relationships within all parts of the CAI community (ECC, Religious School, Board, etc.)
• Oversee and “own” ShulCloud development features
• Implement ShulCloud fundraising module
• Determine what reports lay leaders need to craft development strategy, and develop a schedule for producing reports
• Produce any additional reports needed to understand regular (monthly, quarterly, annual) development progress against goals
• Oversee and support solicitor portal
• Maintain data and oversee data maintenance needs
• Work with staff to provide weekly donor reports (dollars raised that week), review and ensure accurate recording in ShulCloud and provide to Development Committee for most current fundraising data
• Manage all major campaign administration
• Organize meetings, prepare reports, oversee materials production, plan and execute events, support campaign committee and solicitors, oversee acknowledgement, pledges, and stewardship, help plan and execute Direct mail, crowdfunding, Aliyahs
• Work closely with the entire CAI team to ensure coordination between fundraising efforts and other community happenings
• Oversee prospect research
• Collaborate with other professional staff
• Oversee creation of marketing materials and collateral to support fundraising activities
• Expand gift recognition programs for various giving levels.
• Demonstrate professional conduct at all times.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
• Have knowledge and experience in fundraising techniques.
• Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members and other volunteers.
• Establish and maintain routines around data recording and follow up 
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability. 
• A bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years minimum experience in professional fundraising or similar field.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Part time and opportunity for some remote work.