Director of Development: Build Donor Network & Impact

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mizrahi Family Torah Academy in South Florida seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising and advancement for the 2025–2026 year and beyond. This role focuses on building donor relationships, storytelling, and creating systems to sustain philanthropic support in a growing Orthodox yeshiva day school.

The Director will work closely with school leadership and lay partners to design a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the school’s mission and long-term financial health.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising or development, preferably within Jewish education, nonprofits, or mission-driven organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive annual development plan including annual giving, major gifts, campaigns, grants, and events.
• Cultivate, steward, and expand a diverse donor base, engaging new supporters of a growing school.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors, foundations, and community partners.
• Clearly and compellingly communicate MFTA’s mission, vision, and unique educational value to supporters.
• Partner with school leadership and board members to support donor engagement and solicitation efforts.
• Oversee donor stewardship, acknowledgment, and reporting to ensure meaningful donor experiences.
• Manage fundraising data, tracking, and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Support special campaigns, capital needs, and long-term sustainability initiatives as the school grows.

Skills

Fundraising Leadership

Donor Cultivation

Storytelling for Fundraising

Relationship Building

Strategic Planning

Independent Working

Job description

The Mizrahi Family Torah Academy in South Florida seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising and advancement for the 2025–2026 year and beyond. This role focuses on building donor relationships, storytelling, and creating systems to sustain philanthropic support in a growing Orthodox yeshiva day school.

The Director will work closely with school leadership and lay partners to design a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the school’s mission and long-term financial health.