Part-Time Development Manager, Jewish Youth Movement and Camp

About Hashomer Hatzair USA/Camp
Shomria 

Established in 1923, Hashomer Hatzair USA encourages youth to
build progressive Jewish values, explore connections to Israel and
the Jewish community, and develop a commitment to social,
environmental, and economic justice in a setting characterized by
youth leadership and collective responsibility. Through year-round
programming and summer activities at Camp Shomria, members of
Hashomer Hatzair USA learn and grow together in an environment that
promotes and models youth leadership, personal maturation,
cooperation, and a passion for social justice.  Hashomer
Hatzair USA is part of a global youth movement with branches in 27
countries.

Located in Liberty, NY, Camp Shomria is a 117-acre facility that
serves approximately 130 campers each summer, with a staff of
approximately 40 young leaders and roughly 20 adults. Camp Shomria
strives to provide a vibrant, fun, and caring community that
enriches and strengthens a humanistic Jewish identity. It prides
itself on being a place that offers rich opportunities for
connection, self-exploration, Jewish values, social justice and
belonging.

Job Summary:

The Development Manager will play a key role in advancing the
fundraising efforts for Hashomer Hatzair USA and Camp Shomria. This
individual will be responsible for designing and implementing
comprehensive fundraising strategies, cultivating donor
relationships, and ensuring the sustainability and growth of our
programs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in
fundraising, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the
mission and values of Hashomer Hatzair USA and Camp Shomria.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership 

Develop and execute a comprehensive
fundraising strategy aligned with the organization’s goals.
Together with the board, help set the
fundraising goals and give input to the budget each fiscal
year.
Manage the stewardship and
solicitation of all current major gift donors and
prospects. 
Develop strategies to expand, enhance
and cultivate the current donor base.
Partner with the Board to plan and
support relevant committee meetings (particularly the Fundraising
and Endowment Committees) and lead fundraising activities,
marketing, special events, and alumni engagement. 
Serve as an integral part of the
leadership of the Hashomer Hatzair USA team, playing an active,
visible role.

Development Planning and Relationship Management

Identify potential donors, and
develop strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
for donors (individuals, organizations, and foundations)
Collaborate on the planning,
organization, and implementation of fundraising activities and
special events – including annual giving and capital campaigns,
meetings, stakeholder events, direct mail, cultivation visits,
solicitation visits, etc.  
Maintain and build existing
foundation and community partner relationships and identify new
opportunities for partnership and/or support.  
Collaborate with various lay leaders
to plan events and engage alumni throughout the year.

Development Operations 

Ensure the maintenance of our donor
database and accurate donor records, donor communication, and other
related areas.
Generate pledge reminders and all
needed reports for donors, committees, foundations, etc. and
provide regular reports on fundraising activities to the Board and
professional staff, in cooperation with the Fundraising
Committee.
Write, edit and/or submit grant
proposals and reports, as needed. 
Write and prepare materials needed
for development-related communications, including newsletters,
e-mails, appeals, campaign materials, and website.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree 
Proven experience in fundraising,
with a track record of successful donor cultivation and
solicitation.
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
Strong organizational and project
management abilities.
Familiarity with the Jewish community
and a commitment to the values of Hashomer Hatzair USA/Camp
Shomria.

Knowledge of Hebrew is a plus.