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Position Filled
Permanent

Director of Development

Recruiter: William Hochman

Chicago, IL

Job ID
1011WH
Industry

Jewish Non profit

Specialty

Executive Leadership

Experience level

Leadership

Salary range:

JOB BENEFITS

Compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications. This role is eligible for a six-figure base salary and generous annual milestone-based incentive payment, with specific objective criteria designed to reward the Director of Development’s performance.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

A dynamic organization dedicated to Torah learning, is seeking a Director of Development.
Led by Rosh Kollel Rabbi Reuven Brand and dedicated lay leaders, the organization offers numerous learning opportunities for men, women, and children. These include shiurim, chavrutot, and more, in a variety of settings such as the NILI program for women, Beit Midrash, day schools, the Illinois Holocaust Museum, and various synagogues throughout the Chicago area.
With a budget of approximately $1.3 million, supported entirely by the community, the organization continues to grow. This is a Chicago-based position.

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced development leader who will ensure the financial health and growth of the Kollel to support its mission of nurturing the spiritual growth of the Chicago Jewish community. The Director of Development will manage relationships with our deep portfolio of donors, and work with our lay and professional team to expand our donor base. The Director of Development reports jointly to the President of the Board of Directors and Rosh Kollel, and partners closely with the Development Committee in fund-raising activities.
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