Director of Advancement

Temple B’nai Jeshurun; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple B'nai Jeshurun in New York seeks a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Advancement to strengthen philanthropy, elevate communications and marketing, and advance the congregation's future.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the role leads fundraising, outreach, and visibility efforts, building partnerships with clergy, volunteers, and donors while guiding data-driven strategies and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive fundraising/nonprofit leadership experience.
• Proven major gifts cultivation and donor stewardship.
• Strong strategic communications and marketing experience.
• Excellent relationship-building and leadership with senior teams.
• Experience with CRM management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy including annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving.
• Build and steward donor relationships with supporters and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clergy and volunteers to foster philanthropy.
• Develop TBJ's strategic communications and marketing vision.
• Set annual goals, priorities, and metrics; measure outcomes.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Strategic communications

Marketing initiatives

Donor stewardship

Strategic planning

Leadership

CRM management

Stakeholder engagement

Data driven decisions

Tools

CRM databases

Job description

Rooted in community, spiritual awareness, purpose, and social action, at Temple B'nai Jeshurun (TBJ), we seek to build connection. We are a vibrant Reform Jewish congregation that serves as a spiritual home, gathering place, and center for lifelong learning, worship, and community.

As we look toward our next chapter of growth and impact following the anticipated completion of our $12.5 million capital campaign, we seek a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Advancement to strengthen philanthropy, elevate communications and marketing, and help advance the congregation's vision for the future.

Position Summary

The Director of Advancement is a leadership position responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive advancement strategy that advances TBJ's mission, strengthens its culture of philanthropy, and enhances its visibility and engagement.

Reporting to the Executive Director and partnering closely with clergy, lay leadership, and key volunteers, the Director of Advancement will lead the congregation's fundraising efforts while shaping the strategic vision for communications and marketing. This individual will serve as TBJ's chief advancement strategist, helping to align philanthropy, communications, and institutional priorities in support of the congregation's long-term vision.

This role is ideal for an experienced advancement professional who combines strong fundraising expertise with a sophisticated understanding of communications, marketing, and audience engagement. The Director will establish strategy, priorities, messaging, and goals while leveraging internal staff and external partners to execute advancement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the congregation's fundraising strategy, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and special initiatives.
• Build and steward meaningful relationships with donors, prospective supporters, and community stakeholders.
• Partner with clergy, staff, and volunteer leaders to foster a culture of philanthropy and inspire greater investment in TBJ's mission.
• Identify opportunities to grow philanthropic support and advance long-term financial sustainability.

Marketing & Communications

• Develop and oversee TBJ's strategic communications and marketing vision.
• Guide messaging, storytelling, and audience engagement efforts to strengthen member connection, attract prospective congregants, and elevate the congregation's visibility.
• Ensure consistent, compelling communication across all channels and audiences.

Institutional Advancement

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Director, clergy, Board, and lay leadership.
• Help shape strategies that enhance TBJ's visibility, reputation, and long-term sustainability.
• Establish annual goals, strategic priorities, and metrics to evaluate performance and inform decision-making.
• Leverage data, constituent insights, and market trends to assess opportunities, measure outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring:

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, advancement, communications, marketing, or related nonprofit leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors and philanthropic relationships.
• Experience developing strategic communications and marketing initiatives that strengthen engagement and organizational visibility.
• Exceptional relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong strategic planning and organizational leadership capabilities, with the ability to translate vision into measurable results.
• Experience partnering effectively with senior leaders, boards, and volunteers.
• Experience with CRM database management is preferred.
• Familiarity AI tools and applications is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of or appreciation for Jewish communal life is preferred, though not required.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience.