Director of Development & Communications

Yeshiva University•New York, NY

21h•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Director of Development & Communications manages Central’s fundraising, alumni engagement, and communications efforts. This is a hands-on role that combines donor and alumni relationship work with day-to-day marketing tasks, event support, and project coordination. The Director plans and carries out alumni outreach, builds and maintains relationships with current and prospective donors, and manages grant applications and summer building projects from start to finish. The role also runs the school's regular communications, including newsletters, social media, email campaigns, and promotional materials, keeping the school's messaging consistent across platforms. The Director helps coordinate the school's community events throughout the year. This role is a good fit for someone organized and personable who can juggle multiple ongoing projects, build relationships with parents, alumni, and donors, and bring some creativity to the school's communications and outreach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Experience in communications, development, marketing, or related field
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Strategic thinking with attention to detail and follow-through
Creativity in storytelling, branding, and content development
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Comfort with event planning and execution
Proficiency with digital communication tools and media platforms

Nice To Haves

advanced degree preferred
Experience in a school or nonprofit setting preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a strategic vision for alumni engagement across all graduating classes
Maintain and strengthen ongoing relationships with alumni
Produce and distribute alumni newsletters three to four times annually
Support outreach initiatives, communication campaigns, and class reunions
Maintain accurate alumni data and track engagement efforts
Research and pursue funding opportunities aligned with school priorities
Support and implement broader fundraising strategies and campaigns
Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with current and prospective donors
Manage and maintain donor data systems, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and analysis of donor engagement
Write, submit, and manage grant applications from prospecting through reporting
Lead summer building projects and strategic initiatives, including vendor management and execution of project vision
Communicate with donors regarding building projects and related initiatives, ensuring clear and consistent updates
Oversee and execute all school communications across platforms, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with school values
Manage the school’s social media presence
Produce recruitment and promotional videos
Coordinate emails through Constant Contact & ParentLocker
Work with the designer on Graphics
Act as the Senior Yearbook Advisor to start building connections with the senior grade
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors through consistent, meaningful engagement
Ensure a minimum of five touchpoints annually with key donors
Coordinate logistics and execution of major donor meet-and-greet events
Oversee timely and thoughtful follow-up on all gifts
Plan and execute pre–Rosh Hashanah outreach, including calls and/or gifts
Prepare and distribute development-related publications to the Board
Establish and execute an annual fundraising goal and strategic plan
Assist in planning, coordination, and follow-up for annual community events, including: Back to School Night, Open House, Challah Bake, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Grandparents Day, Giving Day, YUHSG Dinner, Career Day, Admissions Events, Banquet, Graduation, Alumni Reunions