As the Development and Engagement Manager, you will oversee our school’s annual campaign fundraising efforts (working closely with our school’s volunteer leadership team), and strategize and implement activities to further engage parents, grandparents, alumni and prospective parents with our school. The Development and Engagement Manager reports to the Director of Enrollment and Advancement, supporting development, admission and community-building efforts, as well as school-wide functions. 

Specific responsibilities will include:

Development Management: 

• Create and manage constituency based strategies (alumni, parents, grandparents, alumni parents, friends) stewarding current donors as well as creating plans to grow beyond the pool of current donors in order to reach our annual fundraising goal
• Recruit and manage a team of volunteer and staff solicitors
• Identify key donor segments and implement strategies to increase engagement; analyze patterns and effectiveness
• Regularly perform outreach to donors, scheduling one-one-conversations as appropriate, and sharing updates from the school
• Create and update materials to support gift cultivation (direct mail and email appeals, website and social media)
• Assist with database management and tracking efforts, and other research activities, to identify new prospects
• Conduct ongoing analysis on progress to-date, share projections for the future and seek out new opportunities for philanthropy
• Work with team members to develop content and materials for development activities, including videos, web and print pieces

Community Engagement: 

• Through virtual and in-person events, one-on-one meetings and small group gatherings, develop opportunities for current and prospective community members to enhance and deepen their connection to the Schechter community (social, spiritual, community service, volunteer opportunities, etc.)
• Partner with the Parent Association to help identify potential volunteers to help engage more parents in regular programming
• Collaborate with team members to run outreach programs like Schechter Soccer, alumni reunions and other social events to build community among current and prospective parents 

Qualifications:

• You are a thoughtful and strategic team player.
• You are an effective communicator, both in-person and in writing.  
• You are extremely responsive, flexible and collaborative.
• You are available some evenings (generally for virtual meetings) and about fifteen Sundays per school year.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 5-7 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising or a related field
• Proven success in stewarding donors and creating pipeline for major donors or related success
• Computer literacy, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
• Experience in educational, non-profit or Jewish organizations is valued, but not required

Salary:

Competitive salary ranging from $70-85K, commensurate with experience. 

To apply:

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@ssdsboston.org