Director of Institutional Advancement

The Abraham Joshua Heschel School seeks to hire a Director of Institutional Advancement who will lead Heschel’s development operations and vision.  This is a great opportunity for a creative and dynamic professional with expertise in fundraising, development, and Jewish education or Jewish communal leadership, as well as strong relationship-building and institution-building skills, to grow the reach and impact of the Heschel School’s unique mission.  

The Director of Institutional Advancement will report to the Head of School, sit on the school’s senior administrative team, partner with the communications team, work closely with Heschel’s professional and lay leaders, and supervise the development team.  Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive short-term and long-term fundraising strategies and plans that include prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, planned giving, and stewardship of prospective and current donors including parents, grandparents, alumni, alumni parents, community friends, and foundations;
• Partnering with Heschel professionals and lay leaders on strategic planning initiatives; 
• Working with the Head of School and Board of Trustees to ensure alignment among future plans for development of Heschel’s educational program, strategies for fundraising, and budgetary planning; 

• In partnership with the Director of Communications and Community Engagement, developing and implementing community events and programs, as well as events and programs with partner organizations, to strengthen communal ties within the Heschel school community (e.g., with parents, grandparents, and alumni) as well as between Heschel and the larger communities of which it is a part.

The ideal candidate will bring meaningful experience in development, with a proven ability to lead successful efforts in major gift fundraising, campaign management, and donor relations. We are seeking a collaborative and inspiring leader who combines strategic vision with a passion for building relationships and strengthening connections within our community. 

Abraham Joshua Heschel School, located in New York City, is an independent, pluralistic Jewish Day School, N-12, unaffiliated with any single movement or synagogue. The school’s approach to education is governed by a profound respect for children and a deep commitment to academic excellence. Teachers at Heschel nurture students’ curiosity, cultivate their imagination, encourage creative expression, value their initiative, and build their critical-thinking skills. The Heschel School is dedicated to inspiring its graduates to become responsible adults and active, compassionate citizens of the Jewish world and world communities. The Heschel School includes families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, practices and beliefs.

Qualified candidates should upload a copy of their cover letter and resume. To apply, follow this link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=5db03d9d-83a7-470f-a3eb-1942264884b7&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=545910&source=CC2&lang=en_US 

The salary range for this position is $225,000 - 325,000, commensurate with experience.

Abraham Joshua Heschel School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.