Director of Institutional Advancement

Torah Academy of Boca Raton (TABR) fosters a deep love for Torah and mitzvos in a supportive and nurturing environment, instills ethical growth through Torah values and lifelong learning, and provides a robust Judaic and secular education to equip its talmidim and talmidos with the skills to thrive in the Torah community and beyond. Founded in 1999 with 18 students, today, TABR’s enrollment is close to 840 students between its Early Childhood, Boys Division, and Girls Division, operating on five separate campuses.

Evolve Giving Group is pleased to be leading the search for Torah Academy's Director of Institutional Advancement who will drive strategic fundraising initiatives, manage major donor relationships, assist with overseeing the $2.2M annual, lead the $50M capital campaigns, and supervise the development team. As a member of the school’s leadership team, the Director of Institutional Advancement will work closely with senior leadership and the development team to advance mission-driven goals through major gift solicitation, donor stewardship, and committee engagement, fostering a strong culture of philanthropy.

Successful candidates will be goal-oriented and proactive, with strong organizational and people management skills, demonstrate success in donor relations and solicitation, and, ideally, have capital campaign experience. Familiarity with the Orthodox Yeshiva environment and a passion for both Jewish communal fundraising and Torah Academy of Boca Raton’s mission is a must.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage all fundraising activities including capital campaign, annual giving, events, special projects, and other school-related solicitations
• Collaborate with lay leaders, TABR staff and consultants to plan, execute, and manage a successful multi-year capital campaign
• Supervise a team of three including Marketing & Events Manager, Annual Campaign Manager and Development Coordinator, providing guidance and support to ensure their success
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors and prospects
• Drive priority setting, time management, and orchestration of all development activities 
• Spearhead strategies and initiatives to deepen the culture of philanthropy
• Supervise and ensure accurate and timely gift entry, recording, reporting, and gift acknowledgement systems
• Lead and facilitate the work of a lay led development committee, ensuring their engagement and effectiveness in supporting the Yeshiva’s fundraising efforts

Qualifications & Skills 

• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, work within an education setting preferred
• Successful track record of managing and implementing fundraising campaigns; experience with capital campaigns a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate and effectively lead a team
• Experience working with lay leaders, volunteers, high net worth individuals and key stakeholders
• Passion for the school’s mission and a commitment to Jewish education; familiarity with the Orthodox Yeshiva environment essential
• Detail-oriented with excellent leadership, analytical and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Google Suite; experience with Bloomerang or similar donor databases a plus

Please be sure to submit a cover letter witth your resume when applying