Vice President for Strategic Advancement, Reconstructing Judaism
$120-150k
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Central organization of the Reconstructionist movement
Be an early applicant
Central organization of the Reconstructionist movement
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$120-150k
More information about location
21-100 employees
Company mission
To cultivate, provokes and inspire a deeply rooted, boldly relevant and co-created Judaism that provides individuals and communities with tools to lead lives of meaning and joy.
Role
Who you are
- Seasoned and Effective Manager of Fundraising Teams with at least five years of experience in a senior level fundraising position
- Designer and Implementer of successful fundraising and communications campaigns
- Relationship builder with track record of securing five and six figure gifts
- Enthusiastic promoter of the mission and vision of Reconstructing Judaism
Desirable
- Superb interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to inspire and build relationships with diverse constituents as well as internal staff and stakeholders
- Knowledge of trends in prospect identification, donor relationships, and research
- Ability to articulate and demonstrate Reconstructionist Judaism’s distinctiveness and approach
- Familiarity with fundraising systems and the current philanthropic landscape, especially within the Jewish communal sphere
- Experience and success in overseeing various aspects of strategic communications, including marketing, social media, writing, media relations, crisis communications, and video production
- Commitment to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Ability to take initiative, self-motivate, track multiple concurrent tasks and projects, and to respond to changing needs as required
- Ability to “manage up” in helping to leverage the President and CEO’s effectiveness as a fundraiser
What the job involves
- Design, implement, and lead a comprehensive and sustainable development strategy within co-created budget parameters to increase philanthropic revenue through diversified revenue streams, including individual and institutional donors
- Expand Reconstructing Judaism’s areas of giving, including endowment, foundation and legacy giving
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the development department, including assessing and adjusting systems and tools toward greater efficiency and effectiveness
- Identify and secure new donors at all levels
- Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects
- Provide strong thought partnership to the President/CEO; support and leverage the President/CEO in fundraising opportunities
- Proactively work with members of the Board of Governors to maximize their potential as connectors, ambassadors, stewards and solicitors
- Serve as lead professional for the Board’s Development Committee and report regularly to the Board of Governors on development activities and results
- Build the infrastructure necessary to create and instill a culture of philanthropy within the organization. Ensure that philanthropy and fundraising best practices are integrated into all aspects of Reconstructing Judaism’s work
- Amplify Reconstructing Judaism’s work and impact by developing and implementing strategies to capture and share powerful stories from within the Reconstructionist movement, including affiliated communities, the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, our digital platforms and other key programs and initiatives
- Create and execute a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that encompasses Reconstructing Judaism’s distinctive identity, vision, and values and ensures all branding and messaging across organizational platforms align with Reconstructing Judaism’s mission and goals
- Guide and oversee the work of a small, in-house communications team as well as external consultants responsible for social media strategy, media relations, print, audio and video communications to engage constituents and expand our reach
- Use data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of marketing and communications and adjust strategies as needed
- Provide leadership and guidance, in collaboration with outside consultants when appropriate, during times of crisis
- Work closely with other departments to ensure a cohesive and unified communication, marketing, and brand strategy approach, with particular focus on increasing the impact of programs and initiatives and maximizing earned revenue
Application process
- Please send cover letter and resume demonstrating your alignment with the role and the required competencies/experience
- Submissions without these items cannot be considered. No phone calls please
Our take
Reconstructing Judaism is an organization working in line with the goals of the Reconstructionist movement. This seeks to encourage all Jews to enhance their own lives by reclaiming their shared heritage and becoming active participants in the building of the Jewish future.
The organization does this through programmatic work that focusses on a number of key goals. These include creating and nurturing communities, building and sustaining platforms that provide meaningful content and resources, investing in rabbinical training, enacting allyship and more.
Reconstructing Judaism is also committed to building a sustainable organization. Steps it is taking to do so include improving fundraising, bolstering its branding and external communications, and streamlining internal operations.
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Company benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Generous paid vacation and sick time
- Ample time off for major Jewish and American holidays
- Family-friendly, dynamic, and progressive workplace
Company values
- Talmud Torah: Sacred Study - We delve into the wellsprings of our tradition, taking hold of Torah and challenging it to speak to our lives today
- Kedushah: Holiness - We open ourselves to manifestations of the divine as transmitted in our tradition and experienced in our lives
- Kehillah: Diverse and Inclusive Community - We build diverse, participatory, joy-filled communities that embrace Jews, seekers and our loved ones. As we encounter difference, we strive to respect each other’s voices, listening deeply and engaging with hesed (open and generous hearts)
- Ahavat Yisrael: Hope and Healing - We act to bring about the vision that the Jewish people, in Israel and throughout the world, will flourish along with our neighbors in peace and security. We seek healing for the rending of our communities and our hearts
- Tzedek: Justice and Sustainability - We fight for justice, sustenance and dignity for all peoples. We work toward sustainability for our world
- Hiddush: Evolving Judaism - Inspired by Torah, the wider world and the Jewish people in all our diversity, we co-create new ways of expressing Jewishness
Company HQ
Cheltenham Township, Wyncote, PA
Leadership
Deborah Waxman
(President & CEO)Has worked with the organisation since 1999, originally working for the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (their ultimate position there was VP for Governance). Became CEO and President in 2014.
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