Development Director: Major Gifts & Partnerships

Addlestone-Hebrew-Academy; Orleans Woods (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Addlestone Hebrew Academy is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead a robust development program in Charleston, SC. You will work with the Head of School and Board to grow major gifts, events, partnerships, and alumni engagement.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising, proven ability to secure major gifts, and a track record in donor stewardship. The role requires strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration to advance the school's mission.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of fundraising experience in non-profit or comparable organization.
• Bachelor's Degree minimum; Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with high net worth individuals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fundraising strategies.
• Superior persuasive oral and written communication skills.
• Skilled in relationship development with donors, community leaders, clergy and colleagues.
• Knowledge of and experience with a CRM database.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strategic in project and event management.
• Action-oriented, with a desire and ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head of School and Board of Directors to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the school’s goals and mission.
• Create a strategic plan for a multi-faceted fundraising approach that incorporates major gifts, corporate partnerships, events, and grassroots giving.
• Manage the planning, organization, and implementation of fundraising activities, including annual giving and capital campaigns, meetings, stakeholder events, direct mail, cultivation visits, solicitation visits, etc.
• Identify potential donors, and develop strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship across all individuals, organizations, and foundations.
• Establish and implement a comprehensive stewardship plan.
• Benchmark programming and performance among peer and aspirational peer centers.
• Meet or exceed an annual fundraising goal and grow year-over-year.
• Establish and manage a department budget in collaboration with the Head of School.
• Collaborate with local and regional partners to identify key strategic opportunities.
• Ensure the maintenance of the school’s donor database including accurate donor records, donor communication, and other related areas.
• Develop strong relationships with Addlestone Board members and keep them informed of developments in fundraising, and resources necessary to ensure effective execution of the school’s fundraising plan.
• Create an alumni giving program, "Shorashim", that engages, supports, and creates ongoing value for our graduates.
• Develop and submit grant proposals and reports.
• Collaborate with the Director of Marketing to ensure marketing materials meet marketing guidelines and effectively highlight Addlestone's values and mission.
• Write and prepare materials needed for development-related communications, including newsletters, e-mails, appeals, campaign materials, and the school website.
• Represent Addlestone Hebrew Academy with key external audiences at various events, conferences, and meetings.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Persuasive communication

Relationship development

Organization & planning

Project management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CRM database

Job description

Addlestone Hebrew Academy is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead a robust development program in Charleston, SC. You will work with the Head of School and Board to grow major gifts, events, partnerships, and alumni engagement.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in nonprofit fundraising, proven ability to secure major gifts, and a track record in donor stewardship. The role requires strategic leadership and cross-functional collaboration to advance the school's mission.