Director of Philanthropy

Temple Isaiah | Director of Philanthropy | Lexington, MA (Hybrid)About Temple IsaiahTemple Isaiah is a diverse and welcoming community, committed to building connection, lifelong learning, personal growth, and action inspired by Judaism.For more than 60 years, Temple Isaiah has been a thriving and relevant presence in the Jewish community. Even before the pandemic, big societal shifts were being felt across the American Jewish landscape. From changing demographics and the location of Jewish households to evolving perspectives on religion, it was abundantly clear that both temple life and Jewish community needed to be reimagined in response. Beginning in early 2021, Temple Isaiah invested in the creation of a congregational Vision and Strategic Plan to ensure that our community continues to thrive for decades to come.Financial support from the Temple Isaiah community will play a significant role in the successful achievement of this vision.About Philanthropy at Temple IsaiahTemple Isaiah has a healthy endowment of $19M and a growing culture of philanthropy. This culture is one component of the temple’s overarching emphasis on getting to know everyone individually, hearing their stories, and learning about their passions and concerns. The new Director of Philanthropy (the “Director”) will build on this foundation to further educate the congregation on the importance of donations to support the current and future work of the temple, ensuring that there is a thriving community for generations to come.About the PositionTemple Isaiah seeks an experienced philanthropic professional with a passion for nonprofit excellence to lead and grow its fundraising program. As a member of Temple Isaiah’s senior leadership team, this is a unique opportunity to create and execute fundraising strategies with a donor-centered philosophy to ensure that annual fund revenue and gifts from major donors will increase to support the temple’s mission.Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Philanthropy will work in close partnership with the Senior Rabbi, Senior Staff, and lay leaders to build relationships and secure financial support through a combination of direct solicitation of congregant gifts, managing the annual fund, growing major gifts, and continuing to build a culture of philanthropy across the congregation.The Director of Philanthropy position is a hybrid position, and the Director will meet with congregants across the temple’s catchment area in person and remotely. Occasional work will be required on evenings and weekends.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with lay leadership, the Senior Rabbi, and the Director of Finance to translate the temple’s financial needs into a short and long-term strategic philanthropic planDeliver annual philanthropic goals as outlined in the annual operating plan and budgetManage a portfolio of 150 donors and prospects with frequent visits, donor solicitation meetings, and cultivation activitiesCreate a multi-level Case for SupportIncrease congregants’ financial literacy, helping them understand our need for both long-term endowment giving and short-term current use supportPartner with staff and lay leaders to build a vision and strategy for the temple’s upcoming capital campaignPrepare written proposals, gift agreements, and other documents to define, secure, steward, and document major giftsManage and coordinate cultivation and stewardship that includes one-on-one conversations, events, regular communications and reports, and other initiatives to engage and inform prospective donorsWork closely with and support clergy and lay leaders with their ongoing donor engagement and gift solicitationsManage the gift acknowledgment process, ensuring timely and appropriate follow-upCreatively direct and execute other philanthropic projects as opportunities ariseKey Qualifications7+ years’ experience in fundraising with demonstrated success working directly with donors and prospective donors (from community campaigns to major gifts)Passionate about building relationships and meeting with donors and potential donorsExperience working as part of a senior leadership teamSuccessful track record executing strategy, setting priorities, managing multiple projects, and working effectively under pressure to achieve individual and organizational goalsAbility to work both independently and collaboratively in a highly matrixed and collaborative environmentProven interpersonal and relationship-building skillsComfort working with a diverse congregation and multiple levels of donorsStrong technology proficiency, with skills in Microsoft Office and Google Drive platformsAdept in database management best practices, experience with ShulCloud a plusKnowledge and understanding of Judaism and Jewish communal life preferredCompensation:This is a full-time position (37 hours/week)The salary range is $110,000-$125,000 and will be commensurate with experienceThe comprehensive benefit package includes medical and dental insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, as well as vacation and paid sick timeTemple Isaiah is closed for up to 11 federal holidays and 8 Jewish holidays and closes at 2:00 pm on Fridays.Temple Isaiah is an equal opportunity employerAll qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.To express interest, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence.

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