Development Director

Are you a rising star in the development world, or do you aspire to be? Are you an excellent development professional who took some time away and is looking to return? Do you strive to grow as a professional? Do you enjoy working in a highly collaborative team to positively impact the Jewish leaders of tomorrow? If yes, then we have the position for you!

Hillel of Colorado (HOC) seeks a full-time Development Director (Director) to begin summer, 2025.

About HOC

Headquartered at the Merage & Allon Hillel Center next to the University of Denver, HOC is one of more than 500+ North American affiliates of Hillel International and an independent 501(c)3. HOC is a multi-campus Jewish student organization that strengthens college students’ connections to Jewish life by providing programs and engagement opportunities in our warm, welcoming homes-away-from-home for 2,000+ Jewish college students and their friends and allies in Colorado. With an annual budget of approximately $1M, HOC currently has locations at the University of Denver, Colorado State University in Ft. Collins, and an office on Auraria Campus, a campus that includes Metropolitan State University, University of Colorado Denver, and Community College of Denver.

Vision: We inspire every Jewish student to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.

Mission: We build a Jewish community whose values enrich the lives of students during their college years and beyond.

Values: We are committed to:

• • Nurturing a student-led, staff-supported culture committed to excellence.
  • Creating a welcoming, pluralistic, and inclusive environment for Jewish students and their allies.
  • Embracing Jewish learning and supporting Jewish Peoplehood.
  • Supporting students to anchor their lives in their deepest values.
  • Facilitating students’ drive to improve their world.
  • Training tomorrow’s Jewish leaders.

About the Position:

The Director will plan and implement a multi-pronged statewide fundraising strategy for HOC with support from HOC’s Executive Director, and in concert with the rest of the HOC team. The Director will lead all development functions including management of appeals, campaigns, donor cultivation, implementation of our grassroots fundraising, and special events.

Specifically, the Director will:

• Design and implement a comprehensive annual development plan with clear processes that include regular oversight of fundraising goals.
• Create and implement a stewardship effort that supports current donor stewards, significantly increases the number of donors being stewarded.
• Cultivate and solicit a portfolio of mid-level donors. While doing this, the Director will identify new potential major donors for the Executive Director and key board members to cultivate.
• Support other HOC staff as they implement HOC’s biannual crowdfunding appeals on each campus. Assure these annual campus and community appeals are well-integrated into the overall Development and Marketing plans to assure campus development success.
• Work with other HOC staff to ensure that HOC’s Little Green Light (LGL) donor database is curated, up to date, accurate, and captures donor data and interactions. Employ best practices in record-keeping across development and financial operations.
• Initiate and staff HOC’s first ever alumni fundraising campaign, including reaching out to university alumni and development departments, and moderating university-specific and geographic-specific groups on Hillel International’s Jewish Career Network platform.
• Support the Executive Director in Major Gift and Legacy gift solicitations.

Other Responsibilities:

• Serve as an integral part of HOC’s staff leadership team.
• Attend Board of Trustees and Budget & Finance Committee meetings, and staff the Board Development Committee.
• Establish sustaining relationships with potential, current, and past donors in Colorado and beyond.
• Along with other leadership team members, represent HOC in the community to raise Hillel’s profile.

About You: How Do You Know if You are Qualified?

• You have a minimum of 3-5 years consecutively working in development or a closely related field. Nonprofit experience or employment in a mission-driven organization is a bonus.
• You see yourself a leader and have work experience that prepares you to be on a leadership team.
  • You have demonstrated exceptional written and verbal communication skills and are proficient in Microsoft Suite applications, CRM and data management. Experience with LGL is a bonus.
  • You are willing to work in person as part of a team. Some nights and weekends might be required. There is some flexibility for a hybrid work environment.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Commitment to HOC’s vision, mission, values and goals that include pluralism, diverse Jewish life choices, and an ability to connect people’s passions and interests to HOC.
• Knowledge of and passion for Jewish community culture, heritage and traditions, and a familiarity with the Jewish calendar and religious practice.
• An awareness of current trends in philanthropy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability as a self-starter, comfort working independently, and a desire to collaborate within our team culture.
• Curiosity, a strong work ethic, a sense of humor and humility, and a willingness to take risks and learn from mistakes.
• Accomplished project-management, problem-solving, time-management and organizational skills – and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality.

What You’ll Receive

• A compensation package commensurate with a senior level position with room the grow, including:
  • Highly competitive salary in the $70,000 - $85,000+ range, with opportunities for future salary adjustments.
  • A full benefit package including health, life and long-term disability insurance; generous retirement plan contributions; flex PTO for vacation and sick leave; and fully paid conferences, professional development, and coaching opportunities.
• A flexible work schedule.
• Direct supervision by HOC’s Executive Director.
• The chance to wake up every day knowing you can make a real and lasting difference in the world.