Chabad Intown seeks a dynamic, strategic, and relationship-driven Development Director to lead our fundraising efforts and expand our donor base. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cultivating and nurturing donor relationships, identifying and securing new funding opportunities, and managing the planning and execution of our annual campaign. This role is key to advancing our mission and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our programs and services.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Excels in a making and building relationship

• Is a strategic thinker who loves to innovate

• Has the ability to shift between projects and deliver excellence

• Brings creativity, confidence, and a can-do attitude to any situation

• Loves data and uses it to drive outcomes

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with donors, foundations, and key stakeholders while developing strategies that deepen engagement and ensure long-term support

• Identify, research, and engage new individual, corporate, and foundation prospects, expanding the donor pipeline and increasing overall community investment

• Plan and execute the annual fundraising campaign, including messaging, timelines, goals, and coordination with staff, board members, and volunteers to maximize results

• Develop and manage donor-facing materials such as appeals, impact reports, and ongoing communications, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with organizational messaging

• Monitor fundraising metrics, analyze donor engagement, prepare reports for leadership, and support events and outreach efforts that strengthen donor relationships and visibility

Qualifications:

• • 4–6+ years of experience in administration, operations, nonprofit work, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

  • Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, and campaign management

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

  • Highly organized, strategic, and self-motivated

  • Proficient in donor management systems and fundraising software

  • Proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently

Preferred Attributes:

• • Experience in a nonprofit, synagogue, school, or mission-driven organization

  • Prior experience with the management and execution of annual giving, major gifts or capital campaigns

  • Familiarity with donor management, fundraising support, or CRM systems

  • Proven track record of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

  • Comfortable working with data, lists, and tracking systems (e.g., spreadsheets, CRMs)

Please send your resume and cover letter to rabbi@chabadintown.org or apply using the form below.