Manager of Development and Communications

What You’ll Do
Donor Relations & Portfolio Management

Maintain the annual campaign and donor communications calendar.
Cultivate and steward a portfolio of current and prospective donors.
Support outreach to nurture strong relationships with alumni and parents.
Conduct prospect research and coordinate prospect meetings for the Executive Director.

Annual Campaign & Fundraising Operations

Draft and prepare multi-channel donor correspondence and manage direct appeals.
Administer the development database, data entry, and gift processing.
Manage donor stewardship, including timely and accurate gift acknowledgements.
Prepare internal fundraising reports and donor reports.

Grants & External Funding

Manage large operating support grants by providing foundations with timely reporting, communications, metrics, etc.
Identify foundations and other grant opportunities and apply for financial support.
Write and produce donor materials, including briefings, proposals, and reports.
Digital Storytelling & Content Creation

Craft and implement engaging social media strategies including visually compelling content for Instagram, TikTok, and other student-facing platforms
Write copy for email marketing and design newsletters for students, parents, and alumni, and targeted fundraising appeals.
Maintain and update the Hillel website.
Use graphic design skills to create digital and print assets (flyers, banners, event graphics) using Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar tools.
Collect student photos, stories, and testimonials to illustrate Hillel’s impact.

Brand Strategy & Public Relations

Ensure brand consistency in all campus marketing, merchandise, and external communications.
Draft press releases and build relationships with campus newspapers and local media.
Collaborate with leadership on swift, thoughtful communication regarding campus climate or relevant student issues.

Data & Analytics

Monitor digital metrics (open rates, social engagement, web traffic) to refine communication strategies.
Ensure donor communications align with database segments.

Organizational Leadership

Participate in local and national networking and professional development. opportunities.
Perform other operational and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed
Bachelor’s degree or higher
2-5 years of development or fundraising experience
2-5 years of communication, marketing, social media, or branding experience
Superior written and verbal communication skills, effective at conveying Hillel’s vision and story to a variety of stakeholders
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects accurately and on time
A serious work ethic, sense of humor, and willingness to take risks and learn from unexpected situations
Ability to quickly and genuinely build connections
Requires discretion and independent judgement in performing all aspects of the position