Development Officer - Community Engagement

Job description

Description Position Overview: The Development Officer will spearhead our outreach to Jewish schools, synagogues, and community organizations in the East Coast with the goal to grow the outreach nationally, creating a new fundraising channel for the organization. This role will dedicate approximately 60% of time to increasing awareness and engagement and fundraising with Jewish schools, synagogues, and community organizations; 40% of time to supporting and advancing new fundraising campaigns. This role blends relationship-building, event planning, donor engagement, and solicitation of small to mid-level gifts. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who thrives on forging new partnerships, inspiring community involvement, and compelling storytelling skills. This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new fundraising channel and leave a lasting imprint on the growth of our organization. You’ll join a passionate, mission-driven team and be empowered to build meaningful connections that make a real difference. Thinking about applying?: Frequently cited statistics show that certain applicants may hesitate to apply for positions due to a false perception that they must meet 10...