Status: Full-time
Reports to: Director of Development
Salary: commensurate with experience
Start Date: June 18, 2012

Organization Summary
The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research was founded in Vilna, Poland, in 1925 and relocated to New York City in 1940. Our mission is to preserve, study and teach the cultural history of Jewish life throughout Eastern Europe and Russia.  Our educational and public outreach programs concentrate on all aspects of this 1000-year history and its continuing influence in America. YIVO’s archival collections and library constitute the single greatest resource for such study in the world, including approximately 24 million letters, manuscripts, photographs, films, sound recordings, art works, and artifacts; as well as the largest collection of Yiddish-language materials in the world.  For more information, visit www.yivo.org.

Position Summary
As part of the Development Department, the Database and Membership Associate has the primary responsibilities of performing day-to-day membership functions, maintaining the Raiser’s Edge database, and staffing development events.

Responsibilities
The Database and Membership Associate’s functions include, but are not limited to:

Member Services

· Coordinate three annual direct mail appeals

· Promptly process and acknowledge all incoming donations

· Compose donor acknowledgement letters

· Acknowledge tribute gifts

· Work with Development Department to expand membership and awareness

Raiser’s Edge Database Management

· Maintain and update donor data

· Produce reports of donor/giving statistics

· Continue database overhaul to standardize and correct errors

· Produce mailing lists and donor lists

Development Events

· Work as part of the development team to prepare for development events such as the Annual Benefit Dinner and Annual Heritage Dinner

· Staff events registration desk and/or membership table

Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
At least 3 years of nonprofit fundraising experience
Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

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We are currently seeking a part time Cantor for our egalitarian synagogue. Responsibility to include assisting Rabbi in leading shabbath services, all of High Holidays, Chagim (not required to do all of Yom Tov for each chag, but would be expected to do (for example) day 1 and 2 of Pesach, day 1 of Shavuot, day 1 of sukkot and Simchat torah). Chag/Yizkor days are preferred. . Additional duties to be negotiated including teaching bar/bat mitzvah lessons and working with temple choir.

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We offer excellent salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. An EOE.
Please send resume, cover letter indicating position of interest and where you saw posting to Ms. Ida Bohmstein.

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Ramaz Lower School seeks General Studies Teacher for grades 1-4 to serve as part of collaborative co-teaching team.
Candidate must have a Master’s in general or special education and a minimum of 3 years classroom experience.

We offer excellent salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Please email resume and cover letter indicating school and position of interest and where you saw posting to Ms. Ida Bohmstein.

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Congregation Agudath Achim, Freeehold Jewish Center, a traditional congregation of 170+ families located in Freehold, NJ, seeks a part time Cantor to conduct Shabbat and Yom Tov services.

Having just celebrated our 100th anniversary with a new and dynamic spiritual leader, we are seeking a Cantor who is dedicated to the growth and spirituality of our community. The new cantor will inspire the congregation and make the religious experience of all members more meaningful. We are looking for a new Cantor who is dedicated to a life of Tefillah.

The Cantor should have a recognized cantorial certification from a notable institution. He will be jointly supervised by the Rabbi and President of the Congregation. The responsibilities of the cantor include the following:

• Conduct all Shabbat and Yom Tov services under the guidance of the Rabbi. The traditional liturgy is used for all services.
• Serve as Ba’al Koreh. As a traditional congregation, Freehold Jewish Center reads the complete parsha each week
• Conduct B’nai Mitzvah lessons.

Application Instructions: Candidates may submit, electronically to:

SearchCommittee@freeholdjc.org

• Cover letter expressing interest

• A current resume

• References

• Other supporting documents that you feel would be useful to the Search Committee

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In partnership with the Dean, program directors, and faculty of the New York Campus, the Eastern Region Board of Overseers, and national Institutional Advancement staff, the Director of Development will raise funds from both individual and institutional donors to support faculty, students, programs, and facilities at the New York Campus of Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR). While the focus will be on major individual donors who reside in the greater New York metropolitan area and throughout the Northeast, there will be opportunities to work selectively in Southeastern communities with significant Jewish populations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the Dean in setting and achieving annual and Campaign fundraising goals;

2. Create and implement strategies to raise funds from individual and institutional donors to support faculty, students, programs and facilities at the New York Campus;

3. Maintain an active portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, including identifying, building relationships with, soliciting and stewarding current and prospective major donors;

4. Assist the Dean in building and maintaining an active portfolio of leadership donors;

5. Work with members of the Eastern Region Board of Overseers, other volunteers, and New York Campus faculty and staff to identify, build relationships with, solicit and steward current and prospective supporters;

6. Engage Reform congregational leadership in the Eastern Region, the majority of whom are HUC-JIR graduates, in supporting the New York Campus for the purpose of identifying congregants who might be prospective Overseers and donors;

7. Create stewardship plans for major donors, ensuring that they receive annual reports concerning endowed funds and other donor-supported projects;

8. Manage the Eastern Region Board of Overseers, including identifying and recruiting new Board members, actively engaging them, soliciting Overseers’ annual gifts and Board dues, developing meeting agendas, and maintaining regular communication with Board members;

9. Plan and implement receptions, and similar events, for current and prospective donors;

10. Prepare acknowledgement letters, donor correspondence and proposals;

11. Manage the budget for Eastern Region Institutional Advancement activities;

12. Collaborate with other regional development directors, as well as National Institutional Advancement staff, to shape fundraising priorities, share best practices, etc.

13. Supervise and manage the work of the Eastern Region staff, ensuring compliance with both HUC-JIR and Office of Institutional Advancement policies and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

1. An appreciation for the mission of the College-Institute and its contributions to the Reform Movement, both in the United States and Israel;

2. Relevant educational and professional experience, including a Bachelor’s Degree and proven success in leading a major gifts program and developing volunteer leadership;

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills;

4. The ability to work with diverse constituencies, including high net worth individuals, leaders in the professions and the business community,academic leaders, clergy, foundation executives and others in the nonprofit community, including Jewish communal professionals;

5. Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications (familiarity with Raiser’s Edge is a plus);

6. An open, collaborative and dynamic work style;

7. A valid driver’s license and the ability to undertake periodic overnight travel, including occasional weekends;

8. An understanding of the Jewish community, its philanthropy and organizational structure;

9. A creative, energetic and cooperative approach to problem-solving; and

10. Intellectual curiosity, as well as a willingness to engage in self-assessment and professional growth.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Hebrew Charter School Center (HCSC) is a nonprofit organization created to help advance the Hebrew language charter school movement.We seek an accomplished Director of Development, who will oversee all fundraising, cultivate and foster current and potential donors and develop and implement a communications strategy for regular contact with perspective donors. Our director of communications will:

• · Identify new sources of funding from individuals, foundations and the government.
• · Communicate with HCSC program teams to keep current with their respective areas of specialty and inform program staff of donor’s interests and observations
• · Involve interested supporters of HCSC in sponsoring fundraising events and school tours.
• · Foster relationships with other philanthropic organizations, both formal and informal.
• · Serve as a public representative for HCSC.
• · Have extensive knowledge and success with the North American Jewish community
• · Possess experience as a front-line gift development officer (six figures and above) or similar experience in an analogous setting (wealth management, philanthropic advising, etc.)
• · Be willing to travel throughout North America, as required.

Knowledge of Hebrew Language and Culture is preferred
We offer a very competitive compensation package.
Hebrew Charter School Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Send resume and letter of interest to:
mark@hebrewcharterschools.org
Please type “Director of Development” in subject line.

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Program Associate, Matching Grants

The Jewish Funders Network is an international agency that provides leadership, programs and services to help Jewish grant makers be more effective and strategic in their philanthropy.

As part of the JFN program team, the Program Associate will work under the supervision of the Chief Operating Officer to support all administrative and programmatic initiatives relating to JFN’s matching grant collaborative programs. The matching grants initiatives are collaborations between JFN and foundations whose goals are to identify and motivate new generations of philanthropists to enhanced levels of sustained giving.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Develop collateral materials for each initiative
• Serve as the first line of inquiry, answering email and phone requests
• Manage the application process
• Track grant payments and follow up reports
• Assist with research on the program areas targeted by the initiatives and work with the COO to develop educational events designed to further the goals of the matching grant initiatives
• Support for event logistics and execution
• Develop relationships with matching grant donors that embody excellent customer service and that encourage their retention as JFN members
• Maintain on-going operational relationships with the partner foundations
• Support the development of peer networks and other networking that emerge from the matching grant initiatives
• Other program responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications:

• BA Degree
• Minimum 3 years in program administration
• Excellent interpersonal relations and writing skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in highly organized fashion
• Experience and facility with organizational databases and computer applications (programming experience not required)
• Knowledge of the international Jewish community (preferred)
• Experience in grants management (optional)
• Commitment to working in a non-profit environment
• Comfort working with wealthy individuals
• High energy, entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and ability to work in a dynamic setting
• Sense of humor

JFN offers a competitive compensation and benefits program. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, salary expectations and three professional references – please include “matching grants position” in the subject line. Only email submissions will be accepted. No phone calls.

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