Development Officer

Scheck Hillel Community School•North Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

Scheck Hillel Community School, a large Orthodox Jewish community school located in sunny North Miami Beach, Florida is currently accepting resumes for an experienced full time Development Officer. The Development Officer plays a key role in building community and raising funds for Scheck Hillel Community School, focusing on several main donor constituencies, including parents and Business Partners. Fundraising is a primary responsibility of this role, along with creating meaningful engagement opportunities that strengthen donor relationships and support the school’s mission. The Development Officer works closely with the Chief Institutional Advancement Officer (CIAO) and members of the Development team to identify donors with capacity and develop cultivation strategies for each prospect within these constituencies. This team member also manages corporate giving through the Business Partnership Program and maintains relationships with institutional funders supporting Scheck Hillel. Scheck Hillel Community School, a large Orthodox Jewish community school located in sunny North Miami Beach, Florida is currently accepting resumes for an experienced full time Judaic Studies Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Scheck Hillel is a nationally recognized college preparatory and Jewish community school located in North Miami Beach, Florida. Our well-rounded, rigorous, dual curriculum program serves over 1,300 students in PKT through 12th grade. As a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, we attract and retain a diverse faculty who demonstrate professional excellence with an unwavering commitment to delivering an education of unsurpassed quality, As a community school, we understand that our school isn't just about education, it's about the whole child.

Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Portfolio Management
Manage and grow a portfolio of parent and community donors
Renew and increase annual gifts
Identify, cultivate, and solicit new donors
Provide thoughtful and timely stewardship
Business Partnership Program (Corporate Giving)
Lead and expand the Business Partnership Program
Manage renewals and identify new corporate prospects
Ensure fulfillment of sponsorship benefits and donor recognition
Develop creative strategies to grow parent-owned business engagement
Capital Campaign Support
Partner with senior leadership and volunteer solicitors
Support donor cultivation, solicitations, and follow-up
Prepare donor briefings, materials, and meeting logistics
Track naming opportunities and stewardship steps
Ensure accurate documentation and pipeline management
Prospect Development & Pipeline Growth
Collaborate with Admissions to identify high-capacity families
Build a long-term pipeline of future major donors
Maintain detailed donor records and strategy notes
Event-Based Fundraising & Sponsorships
Support planning and execution of Development events
Promote sponsorship opportunities
Coordinate donor recognition at school events
Donor Stewardship & Engagement
Attend parent-facing events and milestone celebrations
Coordinate donor recognition for theatre, commencement, and special programs
Execute consistent donor touches including thank-you notes and milestone acknowledgments
Development Operations & Administration
Process gifts and pledges accurately
Maintain database integrity and financial tracking
Coordinate calendars, meetings, and donor communications
Support Development Committee and Board reporting needs
Additional Responsibilities
Integrate fundraising opportunities into school events
Partner across departments to support institutional goals
Perform additional duties as assigned