Director of Advancement

Director of Advancement Temple Sinai - 3.7 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $130,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 403(b) Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Strategic management Teamwork Volunteer management Funder relationship management Major gift prospect cultivation Customer relationship management Board relations Senior leadership Full Job Description About Temple Sinai Temple Sinai is one of the largest and most vibrant Reform congregations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. For more than 75 years, we have been a leader in innovative Jewish life, social justice, lifelong learning, and meaningful spiritual engagement. Today, our congregation includes approximately 1,250 member households, over 500 Religious School students, and 100 Nursery School students. We recently completed a transformational building expansion and renovation supported by a highly successful $12 million capital campaign that exceeded its original goal by 50 percent. Temple Sinai is financially strong, deeply engaged, and positioned for continued growth. We are seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Director of Advancement to join our senior leadership team and help shape the next chapter of our philanthropic future. The successful candidate will find a warm, collaborative culture among clergy, staff, lay leaders, and congregants. This is an opportunity to build upon a strong foundation while helping to expand annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, endowment development, grant funding, donor and member engagement, fund management, and strategic partnerships. Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Senior Rabbi, Board leadership, clergy, and professional staff, the Director of Advancement serves as Temple Sinai's fundraising professional. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Advancement will lead and implement a comprehensive development strategy that advances Temple Sinai's mission and long-term sustainability. This individual will oversee all philanthropic initiatives, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, endowment development, donor stewardship, grants, special events, and future capital initiatives. The Director of Advancement will inspire a culture of philanthropy throughout the congregation, strengthen relationships with existing donors, identify and cultivate new supporters, and partner with clergy, staff, and volunteer leaders to achieve ambitious but realistic advancement and fundraising goals. This position will serve as the staff liaison to the Development Committee and support some defined development needs of Sinai House. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. The strongest candidates will bring the following essential skills and knowledge foundation: Major gifts, fund management, and endowment experience Strategic fundraising leadership Exceptional donor development and stewardship skills Volunteer/board partnership experience CRM proficiency (ShulCloud a plus) and donor development software Excellent communication skills Ability to work in a dynamic congregational environment Commitment to relationship-building and mission-driven fundraising No less than 5 years of advancement and fundraising experience Understanding of Jewish traditions (lifecycle, holidays, dietary rules, etc.) though the candidate does not need to be Jewish him/her/themself Special events planning and execution Beyond leading Temple Sinai's development efforts, the Director of Advancement serves as a member of the senior leadership team. As a senior leader, the Director of Advancement is expected to maintain an active presence in congregational life and serve as an ambassador for Temple Sinai's mission, values, and community. The Director of Advancement will participate in a rotating Administrator on Duty (AOD) schedule with other senior staff leaders. In this capacity, the Director will provide leadership presence and operational oversight during designated congregational activities, that may include Friday evening Shabbat services, Saturday morning worship and programming, Sunday morning Religious School, and other major Temple events and programs. The AOD serves as a key point of contact for staff, congregants, clergy, volunteers, and vendors, helping ensure a welcoming, safe, and well-coordinated experience for all participants. The person that serves in this role is expected to have some support presence during the High Holidays to support congregational needs. Why This Opportunity? Temple Sinai offers a unique opportunity for an experienced advancement and fundraising professional to make a meaningful impact within a thriving Jewish community.

Key opportunities include:

Building upon the momentum of a recently completed $12 million capital campaign, reimagined Community Commitment (dues) structure including stewardship of our major donor program. Expanding a strong and stable annual giving program. Reinvigorating planned giving and endowment initiatives. Strengthening donor engagement and stewardship strategies. Partnering with an engaged Board of Directors and supportive clergy team. Helping shape the philanthropic future of one of the Washington region's leading Reform congregations. The congregation's financial strength, culture of collaboration, and commitment to innovation provide an exceptional platform for development success. Compensation & Benefits Compensation for this position is expected to range from $120,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience, demonstrated fundraising success, leadership capabilities, and overall qualifications. This is a full-time, salaried position. Temple Sinai offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement contributions, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and other benefits consistent with Temple Sinai personnel policies. How to Apply If this opportunity aligns with your experience and passion, we encourage you to submit a letter of interest and resume to Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Temple Sinai does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other category prohibited by applicable law. Temple Sinai is a multi-racial congregation and has wholeheartedly embraced the Union of Reform Judaism's 2017 resolution that reaffirms our movement's commitment to racial justice and commits the Reform movement to undertake transformative internal steps. Temple Sinai has publicly pledged to the ongoing, sustained work of dismantling racism in our institutions and in society.

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person