Development Director/Major Gifts Officer

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

• 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 basic AI and donor management technologies, particularly Claude/ChapGPT, 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.

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

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.

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