Overview

Milwaukee Jewish Day School (MJDS) is a pluralistic Jewish community with curricular roots in text, theology, practice, Israel, and memory. MJDS empowers students to develop Jewish roots, nourish their souls, and grow into lifelong learners, while also gaining the experiences and tools to engage with the world. MJDS enrolls approximately 180 students in Kindergarten through 8^th grade and lives out its core values of empathy, wonder, and Tikkun Olam.

MJDS seeks a strategic and skilled Director of Philanthropy to manage and implement all aspects of the school’s comprehensive development program. Reporting directly to the Head of School, this managerial role will supervise one development team member and work closely with other senior staff and key lay leaders. The Director of Philanthropy will meaningfully contribute to the school’s financial health and sustainability, projecting an inspiring vision of its impact and future direction.

A strong candidate will demonstrate proven success in nonprofit development or a related area and strong relationship building skills. Prior oversight of a fundraising program is preferable, with experience in at least some of the following: major gifts, events, legacy, endowment, grants, and/or alumni engagement.

MJDS is an equal-opportunity employer

Compensation Range

$90K-$125K, DOE

To apply

To apply, please submit a resume & cover letter to Jami Bachrad, Evolve Giving Group: jami@evolvegg.com.

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Key Responsibilities

Spearhead strategies and initiatives to deepen culture of philanthropy
Create and implement 3-5 year development plan
Drive priority setting, time management, and orchestration of all development activities (identification, cultivation, stewardship, solicitation, recognition)
Guide research, planning, implementation, and review of multiple data-driven fundraising activities
Provide leadership with MJDS’ annual campaign ($300K+ goal), events, and legacy and endowment giving strategies
Coordinate and participate in donor solicitations of varying sizes
Organize and oversee biannual fundraising event ($150K approximate goal), including oversight of event committee
Serve as public face and ambassador for MJDS in all social/community settings, alongside Head of School and board members
Partner closely with board President and Development Chair/Committee to empower and train board members on development roles
Proactively research and pursue grant funding from foundations, both within and beyond the Jewish community
Oversee comprehensive development budget and workflow systems
Collaborate and streamline partnerships with Marketing, Alumni Relations, and Donor Relations/Stewardship Teams
Supervise and ensure accurate and timely gift entry, recording, reporting, and acknowledgment systems

Qualifications & Skills

5+ years of professional experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting
Passion for the mission of MJDS; ability to compellingly articulate it
Knowledge of the Milwaukee Jewish and greater community preferred
Demonstrated success implementing creative approaches to donor stewardship and solicitation
Growth-oriented mindset; desire to continually learn and iterate
Ability to collaborate with and impart development best practices to colleagues and volunteers
Ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgment
Effective prioritization skills
Humility, flexibility, and adaptability
Team player mentality
Capacity to motivate and inspire stakeholders
Clear, persuasive verbal and written communication skills
Sophisticated interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented; capable of juggling and prioritizing multiple tasks
Significant managerial experience in empowering teams
Comfort with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and donor database systems (DonorPerfect experience a plus)
Willingness to work on campus, including some nights and weekends

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Director of Philanthropy

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Key Responsibilities

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