Director of Development: Fundraising & Community Growth

Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago; Skokie (IL); On-site; Full time

Job description

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Open Position:

ATT Director of Development

OVERVIEW

The Associated Talmud Torahs (ATT) has supported Orthodox Jewish day schools in the Chicagoland area for nearly 100 years, serving as a unifying central educational partner. ATT acts as the connective tissue between schools by fostering collaboration among principals, lay leaders, and teachers. The ATT strengthens schools to meet the needs of their diverse student populations, advocates for financial resources, and promotes ongoing growth for educators.

The ATT focuses on four specific pillars: Funding Liaison; Professional Development; REACH; Teacher Welfare & Support.

The ATT seeks to hire a Director of Development who embodies the following characteristics:

• Experience in the Orthodox world with a deep understanding of its full spectrum of practices and beliefs.
• An agile, positive-growth mindset, open to listening, learning, adapting, and integrating change.
• Recognizes that community unity is core and that respect for all parts of the community is essential.
• Confident yet humble, with comfort in forging trusting relationships with internal ATT staff and board, school school leaders and teachers, and educational partners and funders.
• High-level organizational skills, as well as being a visionary, strategic, and process-oriented thinker.

With clear priorities in place, the ATT is hiring a skilled and respected Director of Development who aims to build a long-term career supporting this key educational organization.

Director of Development – Job Description

JOB TYPE

Full-Time | On-Site | 3531 Madison St, Skokie, IL 60076

REPORTS TO

CEO

SUMMARY

The Director of Development plays an integral role in creating, managing, and implementing comprehensive strategies to secure funding, cultivate donor relationships, and lead the organization’s fundraising efforts. Your efforts will directly enrich the education of thousands of students in the Chicago Day School System.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals and vision.
• Drive and oversee year-over-year budget growth to achieve organizational objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, supporters, and partners to foster long-term engagement and loyalty to the ATT and REACH.
• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and dinners to maximize participation and donations, leveraging these events to raise awareness about the organization’s powerful impact on the Jewish community.
• In concert with the CEO, prepare and present fundraising updates to the board of directors on donor activity and engage board members in fundraising initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS: SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in significant communal fundraising.
• Demonstrated success in raising $1 million+ per year.
• Demonstrated success in consistent year-over-year budget growth.
• Comfort and skill in fundraising from all elements of the Chicagoland Jewish community.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

The ATT provides a comprehensive compensation package, including health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with a significant match, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage. The salary range is highly competitive and aligned with the candidate’s work experience.

We are thrilled to learn more about your unique qualifications and see how your skills and experience could contribute to our mission. Thank you for your interest in the Director of Development position!