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Development Director/Major Gifts Officer

Hybrid, Work must be performed in New York, US
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Salary:
    USD $90,000 - $150,000 / year
    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.  
    Cause Areas:
    Religion & Spirituality, Philanthropy

    Description

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

    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.

    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

    Level of Language Proficiency

    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

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in New York, US
    Associated Location
    176 W 105th St, New York, NY 10025, USA

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