Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School
Annual Giving Manager
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is committed to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students, families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses — the South Campus for Early Childhood students in Grades PK-1, and the North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8. Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive annual giving strategy and lead the management and execution of the annual giving program to achieve the $1.7M+ annual goal, including donor retention, acquisition, and using data to identify growth opportunities. Oversee the creation of fundraising collateral, including segmented and personalized direct mail and online solicitations, and event invitations. Maintain a portfolio of mid-level and major donors ($2,500-$10,000), cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual and endowment gifts. Collaborate with MILTON lay leadership (Annual Giving volunteers and the development committee of the Board), including scheduling meetings, developing agendas, presentations, and materials to support lay leadership success. Partner with Advancement colleagues to develop and execute outreach to audiences beyond the school walls, including alumni and parents of alumni, to strengthen connections with the school. Develop personalized stewardship reports and recognition strategies for various constituencies and donor levels. Assist with identification and qualification of major gift prospective donors. Manage gifts processing and acknowledgements using a donor database to track giving and engagement, analyze trends, and support a relationship-based fundraising model. Plan and execute events (e.g., Share the Nachas Day/Grandparents Day, Purim Ball, Rabin and Zymelman Lectures) and other special/ad hoc events. Collaborate across departments to foster a culture of philanthropy and support storytelling and revenue generation; help leadership cultivate fundraising voices to tell the MILTON story and align giving with school values. Provide flexible support across the school as needed in a small-school environment. What You’ll Bring To The Job
5-10+ years in fundraising and development with fluency in fundraising language and a belief that giving reflects values. Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to juggle multiple tasks and advance a mission. Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn and tackle challenges. Team-oriented approach with flexibility and purpose. Experience with CRM software or data management to enable immediate contribution. Relevant seniority and employment type details are listed in the original posting. This description preserves the core responsibilities and qualifications for the Annual Giving Manager role.
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Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation's Capital is an independent, community Jewish day school that offers a dual curriculum of General and Judaic studies for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8. The school is committed to academic excellence, talented faculty, and learning that is joyful, engaging, experiential, and enduring. MILTON is a warm, vibrant, pluralistic Jewish day school where students, families, and faculty mirror the diversity of Jewish practice in the community. The school serves more than 475 students at our Kay and Robert Schattner Center Campuses — the South Campus for Early Childhood students in Grades PK-1, and the North Campus for Elementary and Middle School students in Grades 2-8. Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive annual giving strategy and lead the management and execution of the annual giving program to achieve the $1.7M+ annual goal, including donor retention, acquisition, and using data to identify growth opportunities. Oversee the creation of fundraising collateral, including segmented and personalized direct mail and online solicitations, and event invitations. Maintain a portfolio of mid-level and major donors ($2,500-$10,000), cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual and endowment gifts. Collaborate with MILTON lay leadership (Annual Giving volunteers and the development committee of the Board), including scheduling meetings, developing agendas, presentations, and materials to support lay leadership success. Partner with Advancement colleagues to develop and execute outreach to audiences beyond the school walls, including alumni and parents of alumni, to strengthen connections with the school. Develop personalized stewardship reports and recognition strategies for various constituencies and donor levels. Assist with identification and qualification of major gift prospective donors. Manage gifts processing and acknowledgements using a donor database to track giving and engagement, analyze trends, and support a relationship-based fundraising model. Plan and execute events (e.g., Share the Nachas Day/Grandparents Day, Purim Ball, Rabin and Zymelman Lectures) and other special/ad hoc events. Collaborate across departments to foster a culture of philanthropy and support storytelling and revenue generation; help leadership cultivate fundraising voices to tell the MILTON story and align giving with school values. Provide flexible support across the school as needed in a small-school environment. What You’ll Bring To The Job
5-10+ years in fundraising and development with fluency in fundraising language and a belief that giving reflects values. Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to juggle multiple tasks and advance a mission. Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn and tackle challenges. Team-oriented approach with flexibility and purpose. Experience with CRM software or data management to enable immediate contribution. Relevant seniority and employment type details are listed in the original posting. This description preserves the core responsibilities and qualifications for the Annual Giving Manager role.
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