Start Date: ASAP Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 Location: Remote (Within the D.C. Metro Area)
Overview and History:
The Den Collective is at the cutting edge of the changing American Jewish landscape, working to co-create a Judaism that is relevant, accessible, and inherently rooted in tradition, in partnership with 20s – 40s throughout the Greater D.C. area. By fostering intentional spaces for deep belonging and self- exploration, the Den strives to provide a collaborative, experimental, transparent, and radically welcoming Jewish experience. Joining the Den’s team affords the opportunity to work alongside dedicated, creative professionals who are committed to vibrant and inclusive Jewish community with a supportive and compassionate workplace culture.
The Den seeks a skilled and passionate inaugural Director of Development to build upon and enhance its existing development strategy for a rapidly growing $500,000+ operating budget. This key leadership position will infuse structure, sophistication, and imagination, coupled with fundraising savvy, into the Den’s development activities and achievements. A successful candidate will bring a minimum of 5 years of development experience. This individual will be a natural relationship builder and team player who thrives on deepening connections and is enthusiastic about sustaining the Den’s vision for the Jewish future.
Key Responsibilities: • Spearhead and oversee all aspects of the Den’s comprehensive annual development efforts in alignment with organizational budget and goals • Own the “big picture” vision for fundraising strategy and growth, while playing an active day-to-day role in donor-facing work and development functions • Analyze and understand the Den’s existing donor base, while building out strategies for reaching additional individual and institutional funding in the D.C. area and beyond • Collaborate with Executive Director to manage a substantial portfolio of donors and conduct face-to-face solicitations of new, renewed, and increased gifts to grow the Den’s base of support • Partner with Executive Director and community rabbis on all stages of the donor cycle: prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship • Engage and inspire Board of Directors and Advisory Council to serve as ambassadors for the Den and play an expanding role in development • Launch new donor engagement programs and events to bring current and future supporters closer to the Den’s vision, work, and impact • Provide research, strategy, and preparation materials for Executive Director’s donor engagements; assist with follow up and ongoing stewardship • Oversee development-related events, including formal fundraising activities, as well as relationship building opportunities at year-round programs • Design and implement a robust stewardship calendar, ensuring regular donor touchpoints, thoughtful solicitation timing, and creative giving options • Supervise day-to-day development-related administrative and operations tasks in partnership with support staff, including donor acknowledgments
Qualifications & Skills: • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of nonprofit development experience (or relevant experience) • Independence and initiative in developing new methods and techniques for building donor pipelines • Proactive and adaptable working style • Ability to focus on overarching goals while staying on point with detail-oriented tasks and initiatives • Strong organization skills; attention to detail; ability to multi-task and prioritize • Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-energy, collaborative environment • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills • Aptitude for building relationships with diverse staff, board members, community members, and donors • High level of professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential information • Commitment to working with humility as part of a team dedicated to diverse perspectives and voices • Proficiency with Zoom, Google Drive, MS Office, CRMs, and calendaring tools (Asana and/or Salesforce experience a plus) • Willingness to work remotely, attending frequent in-person meetings and events • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed • Knowledge of and experience with the organized Jewish community a plus
To apply, please submit a resume & cover letter to Jami Bachrad, Evolve Giving Group.
The Den Collective is an equal opportunity employer.