Overview

Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School is a pluralistic Jewish independent school for children from kindergarten through eighth grade. It offers a fully integrated general and Jewish studies curriculum that stimulates young minds, inspiring students to become independent thinkers & creative learners, as well as proud, knowledgeable, and compassionate Jewish leaders.

Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School is seeking a Director of Development who will lead their fundraising efforts during an exciting period of growth and change. Key focus areas include cultivating individual and institutional donors, major gift solicitations, developing fundraising communications and events, and integrating the Board of Trustees into the school's development efforts.

Reporting to the Head of the School, the Director of Development will work collaboratively to strengthen donor relationships through personalized engagement and stewardship that inspires philanthropic support. Successful candidates will demonstrate achievement in nonprofit development, and have demonstrated ability to maintain strong relationships in a warm, nurturing, and tight-knit community. Ideally, candidates will be familiar with the independent school environment and passionate about fundraising and Mirowitz’s mission

Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School is an inclusive community. It makes all employment decisions without regard for an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, sex, or any other basis protected by applicable law

Compensation Range

$100,000 - $115,000

To apply

Please submit a resume & cover letter to Beth Greenberg, Consultant, Evolve Giving Group: beth@evolvegg.com

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Key Responsibilities

Partner with the Head of School to develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising strategy
Drive priority setting, time management, and orchestration of all development activities
Serve as the main point of contact for existing foundation and corporate relationships; proactively research and pursue new grant opportunities
Facilitate and oversee the Annual Giving Campaign and associated events
Create and implement alumni engagement, donor recognition, and community cultivation events in collaboration with administrative team members
Develop annual fundraising budget; monitor and track progress
Oversee the Development Coordinator's fundraising operations, including reconciliations, reporting, gift processing, and acknowledgment letters
Work closely with the Director of Marketing to write compelling messages; execute direct mail and email solicitation
Partner with Board and lay leaders on fundraising planning and solicitation
Actively participate in Board and Committee meetings and prepare materials as needed
Build ongoing relationships with key stakeholders in the community, including the Jewish Federation of St. Louis

Qualifications & Skills

3+ years’ experience in fundraising
Strong organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Familiarity with Jewish day school and/or Jewish communal fundraising is highly preferred
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Excellent donor relations and customer service skills
Skilled in creating powerful & compelling written and oral communications
Committed to the mission of Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School
Proficiency with Google Suite and Bloomerang (or similar donor databases)
Flexibility in working occasional nights and weekend hours

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Director of Development

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Qualifications & Skills

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications & Skills