American Jewish University

Director

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual giving strategy
• Plan and execute integrated fundraising campaigns across multiple channels, including Direct mail, Email, Digital and Social Media
• Create annual fundraising calendars and appeal timelines
• Collaborate with internal Communications team to develop compelling donor messaging and fundraising content
• Analyze campaign performance and recommend strategies to improve donor acquisition, response rates, average gift size, and return on investment
• Build out new donor welcome strategies to foster ongoing support
• Design strategies to recover and re-engage lapsed donors, and increase donor retention
• Increase participation and revenue from recurring/monthly donors
• Create donor segmentation strategies based on giving history, interests, and engagement
• Develop meaningful stewardship communications throughout the donor lifecycle
• Ensure donors receive timely, personalized, and impactful acknowledgments and recognition
• Analyze donor data to identify trends and opportunities for increased engagement
• Recommend strategies to strengthen donor pipeline development and long-term fundraising growth
• Develop individualized cultivation and solicitation strategies for a portfolio of approximately 50–75 mid-level donors and prospects
• Conduct donor discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities
• Prepare donor briefings, proposals, solicitation materials, and follow-up correspondence
• Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and next steps within the CRM
• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, supporting materials and grant reports
• Research and identify prospective foundation funding opportunities aligned with institutional priorities
• Lead grant submissions process and ensure timely completion of application requirements
• Prepare accurate and compelling grant reports demonstrating measurable outcomes and impact
• Develop and maintain relationships with foundation program officers
• Maintain grant calendars and reporting schedules
• Collaborate with faculty and program leaders to collect information needed for proposals and reports
• Track proposal outcomes and foundation stewardship activities

Director of Annual Giving – Foundation Relations

Accounting Manager

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Strengthen and monitor internal accounting controls and procedures
• Support annual audit preparation and external audit requests
• Supervise and mentor accounting personnel across operational accounting functions
• Collaborate with department leaders to improve financial processes and accountability
• Identify opportunities for workflow improvements, efficiency, and standardization
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit GAAP and organizational policies