Development Director at University of Connecticut Hillel
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About The Position
Working closely with both the UConn community and the larger Jewish community in Connecticut and beyond, you will help take UConn Hillel to its next phase of growth by joining UConn Hillel as our Development Director. You will power Hillel by connecting people to our community and raising vital funds. This position offers an opportunity to creatively stretch your fundraising, community development and project management skills by raising money for the annual campaign and endowment, nurturing key strategic relationships with the Jewish Federation system and local foundations. The Development Director will increase UConn Hillel's presence in the greater Connecticut Jewish community and within the University to help grow the organization's infrastructure and ability to impact Jewish students positively through enriching programs, spiritual and educational content. Most importantly, you will help provide a growth trajectory for UConn Hillel at a critical time. We seek candidates who are passionate about promoting Jewish life and values on a college campus by supporting students and finding the resources for long-term sustainability. You will wake up each day excited to inspire others to invest in the vibrant Jewish life happening at UConn Hillel. In this work, you will be aided by a dedicated Hillel staff. You will meet students and stakeholders at the Trachten-Zachs Hillel House in the center of campus, as well as out and around the community of Storrs and the greater Connecticut orbit of Jewish life. The Development Director will lead and execute all development plans for the Hillel, in partnership with the Development Committee (as professional staff). They will be responsible for overseeing all fundraising strategy and campaigns including annual, capital, endowment, planned giving, events, direct mail, and more; managing the fundraising efforts of the Executive Director and working closely with the Board and other lay leadership. The Development Director will also support the Executive Director in developing the annual budget, communications, marketing, and overall fundraising strategy. Candidates can reside anywhere between metropolitan NY and Boston. This position is primarily work-from-home with frequent travel throughout CT to meet with donors and other stakeholders.
