Founded in 1993, NECHAMA is the only national Jewish organization to offer sustained direct recovery services in the United States, responding to damage caused by hurricanes, tornados, floods, and other natural disasters. A member of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and many local VOADs, over the years NECHAMA has relied on thousands of volunteers to assist communities. Rooted and guided by Jewish values, NECHAMA has three priorities: humanizing Jews and representing Jewish ideals in communities shattered by disaster; providing a platform for volunteers of all faiths to explore their identities and purpose; and spreading comfort and hope to people and communities in desperate need of assistance. For more information about NECHAMA, please visit www.nechama.org.

Job Parameters: Fulltime remote position. Work may be performed anywhere in the United States.

Accountability: Reports to Chief Executive Officer.

Job Description: NECHAMA is seeking a full-time Development and Communications Director to join our team and work with the CEO to maintain and build upon current financial resources and manage all communications, marketing, and public relations efforts.

Development Responsibilities:

· Design and lead the implementation of annual and long-term development and marketing plans aligned with NECHAMA’s strategic priorities.

· Identify, cultivate, solicit, engage, and steward current and prospective foundation, Jewish federation, individual and corporate donors, and other potential funders like United Way to build visibility, impact, and financial resources for NECHAMA.

· Research and draft compelling grant proposals and accompanying materials for solicitations, tailored to the interests of specific funders.

· Work with the CEO, the NECHAMA Board of Directors, and NECHAMA staff to identify key contacts who can help champion development proposals with potential funders.

· Organize donor cultivation events and engagement activities.

· Along with the CEO organize and staff a NECHAMA development committee made up of members of the board of directors and other volunteer leaders interested in philanthropy.

· Determine the feasibility of NECHAMA applying for relevant public grants and lead effort if warranted.

· Oversee the design and production of special events including the expansion of the NECHAMA signature program Real Estate Rockers in Relief.

· Monitor grant compliance and submit necessary reports to funders.

· Collaborate with NECHAMA staff to gather data, outcomes, and impact stories for grant applications and grant reporting and evaluation purposes.

· Plan and execute oneline fundraising campaigns such as annual appeals.

Communication and Marketing Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategic framework for NECHAMA communications that will raise visibility for the organization, deepen engagement for its stakeholders, and engage new audiences.

· With the CEO and the NECHAMA board, create a communications protocol for the organization.

· Draft, edit, and distribute communications materials such as newsletters, updates for the field, press releases and social media content to elevate the public profile of NECHAMA.

· Analyze, redesign, if necessary, and regularly update the NECHAMA website.

· Respond to inquiries from stakeholders, partners, and the press.

· Expand NECHAMA’s virtual mailing list.

· Establish an annual communications calendar.

· Develop an annual impact report to highlight NECHAMA’s progress on meeting its goals.

· Represent NECHAMA at Jewish communal events, spreading the word about the organization and cultivating potential donors.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: While no one person will embody all the qualities below, the ideal candidate will possess most of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

· Passion and commitment to NECHAMA’s Mission.

· 5+ years of experience in the nonprofit social impact or mission-driven sector.

· Bachelor’s degree required; relevant advanced degree or certification in philanthropy or Jewish communal service preferred.

· 3+ years progressively responsible development and fundraising experience, including planning and executing fundraising events.

· Deep knowledge of and strong connection to the Jewish community.

· Experience creating and managing organizational social media content. Experience with web design and website management preferred.

· Ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders.

· Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

· Detail and team-oriented with excellent communications, interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving/analytical skills.

· Track record in delivering strategic and high-quality work with integrity, good judgment, kindness, positivity, and self-direction.

· Commitment to racial equity and ability to effectively collaborate across lines of race, class, and religion.

· Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

· Experience working in fully remote environments.

Eligible candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States, will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States, and are willing to provide employment verification as required.

Successful candidate must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including a Bivalent vaccine dose or latest 2023–2024 COVID vaccine formula, unless provided a reasonable accommodation pursuant to applicable federal, state and local statutes.

NECHAMA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, sex, age, gender identity or expression, or other status protected by applicable law. NECHAMA is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000 depending on experience.

How to apply:

Email cover letter addressing interest and qualifications, resume, a donor solicitation that you have prepared (do not share the name of the donor), and 3 references to NECHAMA at: Stephan.kline@nechama.org.