Beth El Synagogue Center (Beth El) is a large, multi-generational, egalitarian congregation, located in New Rochelle, New York. Beth El provides a wide range of religious, educational, social and community activities for all ages. The congregation is a thriving community and we are looking for a Development Director to help us think creatively about our future.

The Development Director will lead the congregations’ fundraising efforts. The Development Director will report to the Executive Director and will work in collaboration with the Board, President and Executive Director to set annual fundraising goals. The Development Director will engage select lay leaders and the clergy in pursuing and achieving annual fundraising goals.

This position will have a flexible schedule and the ability to work remotely, in part, but will require working some evenings and events. Responsibilities could include the following:

Develop and execute a comprehensive annual fundraising plan
Execute and meet agreed-upon goals for annual giving program
Identify and engage committee members for various fundraising committees
Develop an annual gala that both engages the community and raises additional funds for the operating budget
Formalize an approach to an ongoing and sustained major gifts program
Steward relationships with major donors, individually and through cultivation events
Solicit gifts and participate in solicitations with clergy and lay leaders
Train and guide lay leaders and clergy in stewardship and fundraising best practices
Undertake prospect research, create background materials, prepare solicitors for asks
Oversee the production of fundraising events including committee work
Craft and produce fundraising communications, acknowledgements and recognition
Develop proposals for restricted gifts and grants (individuals, foundations)
Prepare for and report regularly to the Board on fundraising activities
Maintain and update the fundraising page on Beth El’s website
Work with Beth El administration to facilitate gift processing

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required
7+ years of substantive experience in fundraising, including donor relations and solicitation
Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills
Familiarity with common fundraising software
Proven ability to strategize, set and meet goals
Adept at crafting and articulating persuasive cases for support
Marketing/external communications experience
Board engagement, cultivation, and development experience

Beth El Synagogue Center jobs

Part-time Development Director