Director of Development

Mazel Day School is a community Jewish day school in South Brooklyn for preschool through high school students. Our mission is to provide child-centered, values-oriented educational experiences characterized by academic excellence and Jewish heritage. Our motto is "Instilling a Love for Learning and the Joys of Judaism." Our close-knit community of parents, teachers, and students offers a warm and professional working environment and embodies everything a quality Jewish school should be.  Visit www.mazeldayschool.com to learn more.

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

The Director of Development will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the Head of School, school leadership, and the Board of Directors to oversee and manage all aspects of Mazel's development and fundraising.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and implement short and long-term advancement plans to meet development goals. This includes, but is not limited to, strategic initiatives for securing major gifts, annual gifts, endowment gifts, and capital gifts; implementing an alumni giving program; driving stewardship and prospecting tactics; and enhancing special fundraising/cultivation events.
• Provide daily management of development activities. Work creatively with members of the Mazel community to utilize social media and other communication channels to appropriately position development opportunities and integrate messages in publications, grant submissions, reports, and collateral materials for cultivating and stewarding donors. 
• Establish and oversee fundraising and capital campaign committees.
• Monitor Development Office results and provide ongoing analysis and evaluation to meet goals. Produce reports to demonstrate progress.
• Work collaboratively with PTA leadership and key constituents, including board members, alumni, parents, friends, and community members, through relational cultivation efforts. 
• Oversee donor database management, including retention, and acknowledgment efforts. Coordinate gift preparation and gift agreements.
• Manage prospect research and cultivation initiatives with a special emphasis on pursuing strategies to secure or increase giving from donors. Recommend and implement changes in strategy to meet program goals.
• Develop strategies for existing donors to effectively move them through a meaningful cycle of giving. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven track record of fundraising success, particularly in securing major gifts, managing a building campaign, successfully managing annual campaigns, and engaging a community of supporters.
• 7 to 10+ years of increasing responsibility in non-profit fundraising, preferably within an independent school or Jewish day school.
• Demonstrated leadership, embodying the Mazel mission, and exemplifying a collaborative, decisive, motivating, and engaging communication style.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a complex work environment.
• Strong writing skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Working knowledge of development best practices, trends in education and development, fundraising tools and technology (including donor databases, email, social media, and online campaigns), and donor research.
• Extreme tact and discretion, attention to detail, ability to maintain confidentiality, and a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to enlist, train, and manage large groups of volunteers.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.

Please send your resume and cover letter to:  [email protected]