Development Director / Major Gifts Officer

Job Description: Romemu seeks an energetic, experienced fundraising professional who wants to work in a fast-paced-yet-spiritual, unique, post-denominational Jewish spiritual community.

About Us: Romemu is a Jewish spiritual community based on Manhattan’s Upper West Side with a growing national and international presence. Our progressive, inclusive community combines traditional Jewish scholarship and prayer with deep spirituality, expressed through music, mindfulness, study and tikkun olam. Come join our energetic/strategic/soulful and super fun Romemu team! 

Reporting Structure: This position reports to the Executive Director. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Major Gifts: 
• Under direction of the Executive Director, manage a portfolio of 50 current major donors with personalized high-touch engagement strategies. 
• Support Senior Rabbi, ED and Board in soliciting $1M+ in yearly unrestricted donations from current donors, as well as additional targeted grants.
• Develop and steward prospective new donors from congregational membership or institutions.
• Manage quarterly donor events and yearly Gala.
• Prepare proposals and solicitation letters for targeted asks.
• Diligently use fundraising CRM to track account moves management, including stewardship, solicitation, and acknowledgement processes.
• General Fundraising: 
• Manage general fundraising / “community” campaign, including sponsorships of meals, services or programs, and the High Holy Day appeal. 
• Work closely with admin, membership, database operations and communications staff to achieve all fundraising goals.
• Help launch planned giving/legacy campaign

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of successful development experience, including individual donor stewardship and solicitations of $10k + gifts.
• Strong initiative, excellent interpersonal skills, clear writing and critical thinking skills, and demonstrated organizational abilities.
• Adept at using technology, particularly Excel/Google sheets and a CRM system for moves management.
• Proven ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with extreme attention to details, deadlines, and results.
• Poise, sophistication and intellectual depth when speaking with constituents..
• Ability to work well in a team setting, showing respect for all, emotional maturity, and a good sense of humor.

OTHER EXPERIENCE & EXPECTATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to Romemu’s mission, purpose, and values.
• Experience in the Jewish world preferred 
• Experience and ease in working with a socio-economically, and politically diverse population.
• Available to work occasional evenings and 1-2 Shabbats/month.

Requirements: 

• Tuesday is “all staff in office” day. Flexibility to work in the office or remote on other days. 
• Must be available to staff 1-2 shabbat services (Friday night or Saturday morning) per month, as well as major Jewish holidays.  

Salary: $90,000 - $150,000 

Benefits: Medical | Dental | Vision | Life Insurance | 401k with Company Matching | Leave Early for Shabbat | Paid Time Off for Jewish and Secular Holidays | Paid Vacation | Sick Days | Family/Parental Leave 

Job Location: Upper West Side, NYC