Mishkan Chicago leads people toward more purposeful, connected, and inspired lives through life-affirming Jewish tradition and community. Since 2011, Mishkan Chicago has grown from a small startup to a national presence with 20+ staff serving 660+ households in Chicago and beyond. Mishkan’s workplace values emphasize innovation, mutual care, teamwork, respect, and creating an enjoyable, empowering environment for staff and community alike.

The Senior Director of Development will build and lead Mishkan's comprehensive development strategy, deeply integrating fundraising into the fabric of their community and organizational culture. This role partners closely with the Executive Director and Senior Rabbi to cultivate meaningful relationships with major donors, develop holistic fundraising approaches, and align donor interests with Mishkan's mission and financial needs.

This position is critical as Mishkan seeks to deepen its development sophistication while maintaining the authentic, relational approach that defines their community. The ideal candidate will bring fundraising expertise and best practices, particularly around endowment and legacy/planned giving, while embracing Mishkan’s collaborative culture and commitment to making every community member feel seen and valued.

‍Mishkan is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment on account of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, citizenship, military service status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.