Development Director/Major Gifts Officer

About Us: Romemu is a Jewish spiritual community based on Manhattan’s Upper West Side with a growing national and international presence. Our progressive, inclusive community combines traditional Jewish scholarship and prayer with deep spirituality, expressed through music, mindfulness, study and tikkun olam. Come join our energetic/strategic/soulful and super fun Romemu team!

Reporting Structure: This position reports to the Executive Director.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITES:

Major Gifts:
Under direction of the Executive Director, manage a portfolio of 50 current major donors with personalized high-touch engagement strategies.
Support Senior Rabbi, ED and Board in soliciting $1M+ in yearly unrestricted donations from current donors, as well as additional targeted grants.
Develop and steward prospective new donors from congregational membership or institutions.
Manage quarterly donor events and yearly Gala.
Prepare proposals and solicitation letters for targeted asks.
Diligently use fundraising CRM to track account moves management, including stewardship, solicitation, and acknowledgement processes.
General Fundraising:
Manage general fundraising / “community” campaign, including sponsorships of meals, services or programs, and the High Holy Day appeal.
Work closely with admin, membership, database operations and communications staff to achieve all fundraising goals.
Help launch planned giving/legacy campaign

QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of successful development experience, including individual donor stewardship and solicitations of $10k + gifts.
Strong initiative, excellent interpersonal skills, clear writing and critical thinking skills, and demonstrated organizational abilities.
Adept at using basic AI and donor management technologies, particularly Claude/ChapGPT, Excel/Google sheets and a CRM system for moves management.
Proven ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks with extreme attention to details, deadlines, and results.
Poise, sophistication and intellectual depth when speaking with constituents..
Ability to work well in a team setting, showing respect for all, emotional maturity, and a good sense of humor.

OTHER EXPERIENCE & EXPECTATIONS:

Demonstrated commitment to Romemu’s mission, purpose, and values.
Experience in the Jewish world preferred
Experience and ease in working with a socio-economically, and politically diverse population.