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National Ramah Commission

Chief Development Officer

National Ramah Commission, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Chief Development Officer – Ramah Darom

Ramah Darom seeks a highly motivated, mission‑driven, proven strategic fundraiser to join the Leadership Team as Chief Development Officer. The role offers an opportunity to elevate philanthropy among current donors and build a pipeline of major donors – including camp and retreat alumni, parents, grandparents, community leaders, and foundations. Primary Job Responsibilities

Set Development Strategy: develop and implement short‑ and long‑term plans to meet fundraising goals. Act as an active player in the Leadership Team and participate in high‑level decisions. Define strategies for donor groups including camp participants, parents, alumni. Manage donor engagement, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship with Board and leadership. Oversee Annual Fund & Capital Campaign: grow annual fund, create appeals, maintain solicitation calendar, develop marketing, manage capital campaigns, prepare reports to Board. Solicit Major Gifts, Grants & Grow Endowment: communicate with donors, build relationships, qualify pipeline, manage grants process, explore grant research strategies. Support Board Management & Relations: act as Board Liaison, prepare materials for board meetings, surveys. Ideal Candidates Will Possess

BA or BS degree required. 8+ years fundraising experience with annual gifts totaling $1M+. Track record of identifying, engaging, soliciting major donors and closing 5‑6 figure gifts. Experience partnering with internal leadership on donor engagement, grant applications and fund development. Highly motivated self‑starter, independent with strong organizational, communication, and CRM skills. Proficiency in donor database CRMs, Microsoft Office suite, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to travel for donor visits and participate in programs on campus as needed. Salary and Benefits

Annual compensation range $150,000 – $180,000 (commensurate with experience). Benefits include health insurance, retirement contribution, camp tuition/program discounts, and eligibility for the Jewish Community Professional (JCP) Tuition Grant. Applications

Interested candidates should send a resume to CEO Scott Topal (scott@ramahdarom.org) with subject line “Chief Development Officer Application – Your Name”.

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