Director of Development

Boyden Boston | Westborough, MA, United States

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Posted Date 9/23/2024
Description

Ramah New England seeks a Director of Development who is a highly motivated, mission driven, experienced and strategic fundraiser and non-profit leader. Ambitious and entrepreneurial, the Director of Development will have the opportunity to elevate a culture of philanthropy, enhance the structure of the Development Department and build a pipeline of the next generation of major donors including and not limited to alumni, parents, grandparents and community leaders.

The Director of Development is responsible for planning and implementing all fundraising strategies and activities including the capital campaign, annual fund, major and planned gifts, grant-writing and the engagement of current and alumni families to engage in philanthropic support.

The Director of Development will join Ramah at a pivotal time as the camp enters the final stage of their $6M Capital Campaign. The incumbent will report to the CEO, and work closely with the Board of Directors, and other senior leadership in inspiring sustained and increased philanthropic support and creating new opportunities for greater engagement of alumni and funders with a passion for supporting capital, operating and programmatic support.

We are seeking candidates who are motivated to take a strong fundraising program, raising $1.2M annually, to the next level of performance. The incumbent will have a strong background in systems, processes and technology to maximize opportunities to identify and qualify the next generation of major funders. The incumbent will revitalize cultivation and stewardship activities and will elevate opportunities to increase Legacy giving and alumni engagement.

Additionally, the Director of Development will be a key strategic partner to the Camp Directors and the Board of Directors. The incumbent will be relied upon to strategically engage professional and lay leadership in the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. The Director of Development will play a key role in governance and board management.

The ideal candidate will have high emotional intelligence coupled with strong fundraising and managerial skills and an appreciation for and a love of Jewish camping. The incumbent will be a stellar communicator and collaborator and be able to articulate the vision and values of Ramah New England to internal and external stakeholders. Lastly, the Director of Development will have experience working in small and nimble organizations and an enthusiasm to take on additional roles and tasks as a member of a lean and collaborative management team.

Duration
Full Time
Categories
Hebrew
Job Location
US
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