Assistant Director of Development

Columbia/Barnard Hillel

Role Overview

Columbia/Barnard Hillel is seeking an organized, motivated, and team-oriented professional to join our fundraising team as the Assistant Director of Development. The Assistant Director of Development thrives on building relationships, and will work to maintain and grow our mid-level donor portfolio.

The Assistant Director of Development will work closely with the Executive Director, Senior Director of Development and Communications, and Development Associate to strategize and implement Columbia/Barnard Hillel’s development and communications plan, including meeting an annual fundraising goal of $1.9 million.

What You’ll Do

• Steward and solicit a portfolio of donors up to $7,500 - by email, phone, and in-person
• Coordinate and execute the Annual Dinner, Columbia/Barnard Hillel’s annual fundraising gala
• Plan additional department events, including Reunion Shabbat Dinner and stewardship gatherings
• Build and implement a strategy to engage and solicit recent alumni, including by establishing and maintaining a Young Alumni Board
• In partnership with the Director of the Grad Network, coordinate events that engage young alumni (both undergraduate and graduate) and current graduate students
• Coordinate stewardship efforts, including the annual Thank-a-thon
• Prepare proposals and one pagers to present as giving opportunities to prospects and current donors

What You’ve Accomplished

• Bachelor’s degree required and 3-6 years of professional work experience in fundraising and/or related areas; additional experience in event planning, and/or face-to-face and phone solicitations preferred
• Knowledge of an experience with donor database systems, communications and mass email platforms, and online giving technologies
• Experience as a volunteer or professional in a Jewish organization is a plus

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and creativity - a willingness to try new things and innovate
• Understanding of current trends, with an ability to recommend and implement plans to increase donors, contributions, and identify new opportunities
• Close attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Exemplary time management skills, including the capacity to juggle competing priorities and deadlines, and to remain flexible within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both on a team and independently
• Pride in the accuracy and presentation of your work

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $70,000-95,000, commensurate with experience
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave.
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill building opportunities
• Dedicated and fun colleagues who will support you along the way

About Columbia/Barnard Hillel

Columbia/Barnard Hillel is an exciting, fast-paced, intellectually rigorous work environment. We are a high energy, dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the Jewish experience of our students. Columbia/Barnard Hillel serves the undergraduate and graduate Jewish communities of Columbia University, Barnard College, and The Jewish Theological Seminary. There is a large and very active Jewish community based in the Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life and around campus. While more than 1,000 Jewish students are involved with Hillel, there are many students who have not found their Jewish niche on campus.