Associate Director of Development

Associate Director of Development

Full time position to begin August 2024

Perelman Jewish Day School seeks an Associate
Director of Development who is innovative, creative,
and collaborative. Reporting to the Director of Institutional
Advancement, this professional is responsible for enhancing and
further developing a culture of giving within the Perelman
community, identifying and cultivating new donors, with a focus on
parent and grandparent giving, as well as stewardship of the
EITC/OSTC Scholarship program. 

The ideal candidate for this role has experience with community
engagement, cultivation and solicitation of new and existing
donors, understands and appreciates the nuances of working in the
Jewish community, is a team player, and has the drive, ability, and
creativity to expand and enhance our development program. 

Successful candidates will work well independently and
collaboratively, possess strong organizational skills allowing them
to oversee multiple concurrent projects, and have demonstrated
ability to maintain strong relationships. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with Director of Institutional Advancement on strategy
  and implementation of overall fundraising plan 
• Work with the Advancement team on development of compelling
  messaging, strategy, and execution of direct mail and email
  solicitations, and event programs
• Develop and implement strategic plan to grow our donor base
  from those giving under $2500
• Develop programs and events to engage various constituents
• Research, cultivate, and solicit new donors to the Annual
  Fund
• Research, cultivate, and solicit new participants for
  Pennsylvania’s EITC/OSTC tax credit scholarship program; steward
  existing participants
• Direct and oversee Generation’s Day and other donor
  events  
• Prepare giving proposals for special projects
• Liaise and advise PTO in planning events, programs, etc. that
  help build community
• Assist with daily operations including gift reporting and
  acknowledgement letters
• Work with the Director of Institutional Advancement on other
  projects as assigned

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising preferred
• Familiarity with Jewish day schools, independent schools,
  and/or Jewish community a plus
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage and
  prioritize multiple projects  
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to interact with donors, volunteers, faculty and staff,
  and demonstrate confidentiality and discretion
• Experience Microsoft Office and Google suite
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing
  skills  
• This position requires some evening and weekend
  availability

Perelman Jewish Day School provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.

Compensation for this position will range from $75,000 to
$95,000, is commensurate with experience, and includes a
competitive benefits package. Paid time off includes Jewish
and secular holidays, two lengthy school vacations, and additional
PTO. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, FSA,
403(b) and tuition remission. This position is in person with
flexibility.