Development Manager

Role Overview

Join FSU Hillel as the Development Manager and make a lasting impact on Jewish student life. In this dynamic role, you will harness the power of data and community engagement to enhance our fundraising efforts and strengthen relationships with alumni and parents. You will work closely with the Executive Director to implement strategic initiatives that foster a culture of giving, ensuring that every Jewish student on campus has access to enriching programs. Your contributions will help shape the future of FSU Hillel, empowering students to connect with their Jewish identity and positively impact their communities. The Development Manager reports to the Executive Director.

This is a fully remote position. Preference will be given to candidates local to or willing to relocate to Tallahassee or South Florida (with occasional travel to Tallahassee required.)

What You’ll Do

Manage Little Green Light CRM and Donor Data (30%):

• Set up and oversee gift processing procedures and data entry protocols for donor records.
• Ensure uniform and accurate data entry, including giving history, contact info, affiliations, and audience segmentation.
• Produce key reports (acknowledgment logs, campaign stats, LYBUNT/SYBUNT lists, pledge summaries). 
• Manage donor stewardship in partnership with the Executive Director.

Manage and Utilize Alumni Data (20%):

• Evaluate, manage and utilize data resources such as the FSU Jewish Alumni Network database to grow Hillel resources, increase alumni engagement.
• Coordinate efforts with FSU Alumni Association.

Support Executive Director on Monthly Trip Planning (15%):

• Assist with logistics and arrangements and prepare reports for fundraising trips.
• Engage with staff and students to glean Hillel impacts and collect anecdotes.

Lead Parent-Focused Gift Campaigns and Events (15%):

• Oversee fundraising initiatives with set goals, including Family Circle, High Holiday and Passover Gift Baskets, and local events.
• Create and distribute the Parent and Alumni Newsletter, aiming for monthly editions with a 75% open rate.

Standardize Development Processes (10%):

• Document key development procedures and best practices to ensure consistency and facilitate team collaboration.

Manage FSU Hillel Website (5%):

• Ensure the website is up-to-date, working with vendors and web hosting services as needed.

Engage in Professional Development and Jewish Learning (5%):

• Participate in Hillel network professional development opportunities.
• Set annual goals, regularly reviewed with the Executive Director, and attend bi-monthly wellness meetings.

What You’ve Accomplished

• 3+ years of experience in fundraising, development, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven ability to analyze data effectively to inform fundraising strategies and drive engagement.
• Experience in leveraging data analytics to support decision-making and optimize outreach efforts.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships and fostering collaboration in a team-oriented environment.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Entrepreneurial spirit: you are able to take risks and innovate.
• Strong analytical skills: you are capable of interpreting data and translating it into actionable insights for fundraising initiatives.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills: you have the ability to inspire stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement: you are always seeking innovative ways to enhance the effectiveness of development efforts.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary for this role is $60,000.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability (LTD) insurances, Flexible Spending accounts, generous vacation/sick time, and parental leave
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.
• Plenty of Hillel swag! 

About FSU Hillel

The students, staff, and lay leaders at FSU Hillel are dedicated to providing a welcoming, pluralistic, and inclusive atmosphere on campus. Pluralism is always at the core of what we do, and we recognize that there is not just one way to “be Jewish.” Students come from diverse backgrounds and beliefs. Our goal is to provide opportunities for students to explore their Judaism in a way that is meaningful to them. 

We encourage students to grow intellectually, spiritually, and socially. We help students find a balance between being “distinctly Jewish” and “universally human” by encouraging them to pursue tzedek (social justice), tikkun olam (repairing the world), Jewish learning, and support Israel and global Jewish peoplehood.

FSU Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.