Title

Part Time Development & Communication Director 

Location

Denver, Colorado 

Description

Reports to: Head of School

About Us:
Denver Academy of Torah fosters rigorous general and Jewish educational experiences that inspire dedication to Torah values and observance, pride in Jewish identity, and deep commitment to the State of Israel and the United States of America. Our approach to educating the whole child celebrates individuality and prepares the next generation of leaders to emerge as compassionate, civic-minded contributors within their communities and the broader world. We are a Modern Orthodox K-12 school, where our students engage in a daily rigorous secular and Judaics curriculum.

In addition to manageable class sizes, benefits for full-time employees include excellent medical and dental coverage; life insurance, FSA, 403B, paid time off, maternity/paternity leave, and more. 

Job Overview:

The Development & Communications Director is a dynamic, creative, and driven individual in a leadership position, with a direct reporting relationship to the Head of School. The Development & Communications Director will manage and enhance existing development and communication plans needed to strengthen the organization’s overall fundraising capacity and sustainability.  The Development & Communications Director will be expected to provide strategic leadership to diversify, strengthen and grow Denver Academy of Torah’s base of support with a focus on major gift donors, new donor relations programs, and parent participation. This role will own the strategy for a variety of fundraising and development vehicles, including but not limited to: special events, annual campaigns, e-mail or mail communications, planned giving, major gifts, grants, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, and capital campaigns. 

The ideal candidate will be committed to DAT’s mission and organizational values, possess superior interpersonal and communication skills, bring experience in driving and sustaining growth in contributed revenue, and have the ability to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including Board members and philanthropists within a small, entrepreneurial environment. The Development & Communications Director will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, diversified, and sustainable business plan for development activities with short- and long-term goals and strategies.  

• Partner with the Head of School and Board of Trustees to meet the goals of the organization. 

• Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individuals with a long-term relationship-management approach to meet fundraising goals, improve engagement, and increase overall lifetime giving. 

• Analyze and develop effective development reports, mechanisms, and systems including supervising accurate data entry and record keeping to track, monitor, and evaluate all phases of the fund development plan. 

• Work with the HoS and school business director to prepare and manage relevant areas of the budget and ensure compliance with funding source guidelines and deadlines.

• Serve as a creative thought leader on how to advance DAT’s relevance to, and engagement of, new donors including the parent body, alumni and other stakeholders. 

SKILLS: 

• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. 

• Self-starter with an ability to anticipate the needs of the organization and take thoughtful action

• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners and donors. 

• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently as there will be limited administrative support provided.  

• Ability to communicate and partner across department and functions 

• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability. 

• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response. 

• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

• Forward looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.  

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree required, additional further certifications is a plus

• Five to ten years of experience in the development and communications field preferably within a successful small non-profit organization. 

• Experience and interest in internal and external communications, partnership development, and fundraising techniques. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, Customer Relationship Management Software including Kindful, Google Suite and Social Media web platforms.

• Available on weekends and for school fundraising events outside normal business hours

• Understand and demonstrate DAT’s mission and values

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A cover letter explaining your teaching philosophy and why you are a good fit for Denver Academy of Torah.

• An updated resume.

• Contact information for at least three professional references.

HOURS/COMPENSATION
Part time .75 FTE. This is a three quarters position offering flexibility with a blended onsite and work from home model. Salary range $80,000 - $90,000 annual salary and competitive benefits. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
Please send your cover letter and resume to the DAT Development and Communications Director Committee at [email protected]

START DATE
Negotiable

QUESTIONS

Rivy Poupko Kletenik, Interim Head of School, 206.228.5592 [email protected]