Director of Philanthropy

Job overview

The Director of Philanthropy role is onsite in Saint Louis, MO. Compensation is not specified. Central Reform Congregation is an urban Jewish community dedicated to mutual support, justice, lifelong learning, and providing a shelter of peace. Reporting to the Executive Director, the director leads fundraising and membership-related development work to secure financial resources for the congregation's mission. The role manages campaigns, donor relationships, grants, and staff while working with the board, committees, lay leaders, rabbis, and staff.

What you'll do

• Manage the Annual Financial Commitment campaign and membership renewal processes
• supervise membership staff and support recruitment, engagement, and retention
• implement the endowment campaign and legacy giving program
• cultivate and steward donors
• plan donor cultivation and recognition events
• oversee year-round contributions and appeals
• research grant opportunities, write proposals, maintain grant calendars, track restricted funds, and submit reports
• maintain Salesforce records and prepare reports for committees, the board, and the Executive Director
• manage campaign budgets.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of philanthropy

fundraising

nonprofit development

major gifts

grants

endowment campaign

annual giving

donor stewardship

salesforce

saint louis mo

central reform congregation

onsite

staff supervision

jewish community

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role is a senior leadership position with management and decision-making authority. Requirements include at least five years of nonprofit experience, including three years in philanthropy, and experience with major gifts, grants, bequests, annual appeals, and membership campaigns.

About the employer

Central Reform Congregation is hiring for this role. Industry: Religious Organizations. Sector: 81.