Director of Development

Founded 125 years ago in San Francisco, Jewish LearningWorks has been called to reinvent itself time and again in response to tectonic shifts in communal needs and interests, a dynamic funding environment, countless technological advances, and the 2020 pandemic. Over the past twenty years, we have evolved from a Bureau of Jewish Education (BJE) that embraced an expansive portfolio of programs serving many audiences, to a streamlined organization offering a set of tailored professional development opportunities. Our mission however, remains constant - to elevate the field of Jewish education by nurturing educators, inspiring innovation and building Jewish literacy. Each year, we serve more than six hundred Jewish teachers, program directors, youth and camping professionals, and educational leaders at more than one hundred Jewish organizations. Our team strengthens the Bay Area’s diverse Jewish educational ecosystem, enabling educators to excel in educational innovation, early childhood education, Israel education, special needs inclusion, adolescent resilience, and educational leadership.

Jewish LearningWorks’ new Director of Development will strengthen our organization by connecting people to our community, raising vital funds, and helping shepherd us to our next phase of growth.

Responsibilities include -
Major Gifts
Build and manage a pipeline of existing and prospective major ($5000+) donors, including the development of individualized donor plans for each
Oversee calendar of cultivation strategies including annual and planned giving, special projects, and donor recognition opportunities
Design and implement regular program engagement opportunities for new and existing major donors
Develop and facilitate board training to create culture of philanthropy
Work closely with the development committee to set goals, plan, and execute volunteer led fundraising initiatives
Utilize Salesforce to maintain accurate records of donor interactions, interests and solicitation goals

Annual Fund
Partner with the Director of Marketing to develop strategy, messaging, and materials designed to grow the campaign from $150,000 to $400,000 by July 2028
Facilitate development of improved case for giving language based on revised strategic plan
Create a monthly sustaining donor program, leveraging social media to increase annual campaign revenue and deepen donor engagement
Develop and implement a 2026-2027 legacy giving campaign
Collaborate with the CEO and Director of Marketing to create materials and collateral for existing and potential donors as needed
Serve as a Jewish LearningWorks ambassador at 5-7 community events annually

Foundation Support
Conduct preliminary research to advise the CEO on pursuit of new grantmaking opportunities
Support staff in stewardship of existing foundation relationships

Qualifications -
5+ years fundraising experience with demonstrated success developing and implementing an annual campaign
Experience soliciting gifts greater than $25,000
Outstanding writing, storytelling, and communication skills; able to craft persuasive messaging and articulate a compelling case for support
Experience partnering with boards and senior leadership to meet measurable goals
High level strategic thinking; ability to meet goals in a timely way
Demonstrated project management skills, ability to successfully prioritize multiple deadlines
Strong analytical and database skills, Salesforce preferred
Ability to work independently, and confidentially
Demonstrated passion for Jewish education
Degree in communication, education or related field preferred

Compensation and Geography -
This is a full time, exempt position with a salary of $120,000-125,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:
A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
6 weeks paid family leave
FSA and Commuter Benefits accounts.
Employer-sponsored 401K with employer contribution.
Flexible discretionary paid time off.
Annual professional development stipend.
Monthly $50 cell phone stipend.
3:00 pm local close-of-business on Fridays.
Days off for all Jewish holidays, in addition to secular US holidays.
A great workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer -
We are an equal opportunity employer and support workplace diversity. We carefully consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are aware that systemic inequities have caused women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ folks and others to apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage applicants to change that trend and apply, as no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications.