Director of Development and Communications

The FRD team is seeking a strong individual to join the team to assist in strengthening our fundraising and communications efforts.  

Job Summary: 

Development – Campaign strategy for Adamah that includes:

• Develop an annual campaign goal and track the progress. Within the overall plan, must be able to:
• Develop an individual giving campaign strategy for Adamah:

• • Create and manage a team of Adamah solicitors (staff and lay) who are trained to speak about Adamah’s key initiatives.
  • Create and execute strategy to acquire new monthly donors.
  • Implement strategy for testamentary gifts to Adamah.
  • Cultivate new and existing $1,000+ donors.
  • Convert special campaign donors into general operational support donors.
  • Support special campaign efforts including events and capital campaigns.

Communications – Tell the story of Adamah in a way that is compelling to stakeholders and investors nationwide and globally, using impact numbers and qualitative content.

• Brainstorm compelling ways to communicate what we do, using impactful data, testimonials, etc. in order to raise money.
• Create year-in-review materials and quarterly investor updates. Preferred experience in Adobe Suite and/or Canva.
• Design presentations for meetings with board members, donors, foundations, etc.
• Develop marketing plan for Community donors ($999 and below) that includes content for e-solicitation, mass mailings, and general outreach. 

• • Design and execute this plan via mini campaigns throughout the year (i.e., Giving Tuesday, Tu B’shvat, Earth Day, etc.)

Helpful prior skills and experience include: 

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities. 
• Strong administration and Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft SharePoint, and Salesforce experience.
• Ability to multitask and hold multiple projects at once.
• Self-starter, ability to self-motivate and work on solo projects as needed.
• Strong attention to detail as well as ability to hold a big-picture view.
• Commitment to deadlines and task completion.  

General: 

• It is everyone’s job to ensure the financial health of the organization through retreat sales, program revenue, and/or fundraising.
• Attend weekly department meetings.
• Attend monthly all-staff meetings.
• Must possess a solid work ethic with strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent attention to detail, professional verbal, and written communication skills in English, as well as provide excellent customer service. 
• Must maintain a professional demeanor. 
• Must be able to adapt to changing situations.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned. 

Working Conditions: 

This is an exempt position with work hours set to Monday-Friday, with some travel and weekend work possibility. (Depending on needs of the role) There is an annual all staff gathering which may require travel to one of our retreat centers. 

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. 

90 Day Check In: Ninety days from date of employment date, there will be a check in between you and your supervisor. Annually thereafter.