Job Title: Assistant Director of Advancement

Location: Hybrid. Applicants must reside in the Philadelphia metro area and be able to commute Reports To: Director of Advancement Status: Full-time, Exempt

About Camp Ramah in the Poconos

Camp Ramah in the Poconos offers a transformative Jewish summer camp experience that has inspired generations of children, teens, and staff through immersive, joyful, and inclusive Jewish living. With a deep commitment to Jewish values, Hebrew language, and leadership development, we foster lifelong connections to Judaism, Israel, and community.

Position Summary

Camp Ramah in the Poconos seeks a passionate and results-driven Assistant Director of Advancement to join our collaborative advancement team. This key team member will focus on building and sustaining meaningful donor relationships, identifying and managing a portfolio of major donors and prospects, and securing gifts of $10,000 and above to support our $2 million annual fundraising goal. The role also supports special campaigns, donor-facing events, and efforts to grow and strengthen our donor base. This position contributes directly to the long-term vibrancy and sustainability of the Ramah community.

The Assistant Director will report to the Director of Advancement and work closely with a dedicated team, including a Development & Alumni Associate and a Database & HR Associate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 25-50 major donors and prospects.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts of $10,000+ in partnership with senior staff and lay leaders.
• Conduct 8–10 meaningful donor interactions per month.
• Collaborate with the Director of Advancement on gift strategies, prospect research, and campaign planning.
• Partner with lay leaders and staff to deepen donor engagement and connect supporters to Ramah’s mission.
• Draft compelling donor communications, proposals, and stewardship materials.
• Maintain accurate, timely records of all interactions in Salesforce.
• Play an active role in special campaigns, legacy giving, and donor-facing events..
• Represent Camp Ramah at donor meetings and community events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional fundraising experience, with a strong track record of success.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Familiarity with Salesforce (or similar CRM systems) preferred.
• Knowledge of the Jewish philanthropic landscape and passion for Jewish summer camping is a plus.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, and travel for events or conferences.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience soliciting donors face-to-face.
• Skilled in crafting donor offers and proposals.
• Experience supporting or managing fundraising events.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Comfortable working in a small, collaborative team environment.
• Personal connection to Jewish camping and/or Jewish communal life.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $78,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits: Generous PTO, Jewish and secular holidays, health and wellness coverage, flexible hybrid work environment, and professional development opportunities.