Director of Development – Rambam Day School at Temple Beth Am

Rambam Day School seeks a strategic and collaborative Director of Development to lead and grow the school’s advancement efforts. This full-time, on-site role drives fundraising, alumni engagement, donor relations, marketing, and community partnerships, in alignment with Rambam’s mission and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Campaigns

• Lead the Annual Fund campaign: donor outreach, materials, tracking, and stewardship.
• Launch and manage a comprehensive Alumni Engagement Program: build database, track milestones, coordinate events, and promote giving.
  Support the launch of Endowment and Legacy Giving initiatives: case development, prospect research, and donor recognition.
• Deepen Grandparent Giving and involvement through events and tailored campaigns.
  
  

Strategic Planning & Communications

• Maintain the advancement calendar and coordinate school-wide fundraising and marketing activities.
• Launch alumni communications: newsletters, website, and engagement campaigns.
• Develop appeal and solicitation materials across print and digital platforms.
  
  

Community Engagement & Events

• Serve as liaison to alumni, parents, grandparents, and community leaders.
• Plan fundraising and engagement events: galas, donor receptions, reunions, etc.
• Support volunteer committees and school groups (e.g., PATIO).
  
  

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain donor and alumni records.
• Analyze campaign performance and prepare reports for school leadership and the Board.
  
  

Schedule

• Full-time, on-site.
• Occasional evenings/weekends for events.
• Collaborates closely with Temple Beth Am’s Director of Development to align donor engagement.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in communications, nonprofit management, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in fundraising or development (school/nonprofit preferred).
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with donor databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Veracross) and Microsoft Office.
• Passion for education and commitment to Rambam’s mission.

About Rambam Day School Temple Beth Am

Temple Beth Am Day School in Miami Florida is one of the very few overflowing and still-growing Jewish Day Schools in the United States. Temple Beth Am Day School is affiliated with our Reform synagogue of over 1,500 families. Parents and children come from around South Florida to join our community because they are passionate about our nurturing environment, rigorous education, beautiful campus, and the integrity of our tradition and values. In order to accommodate this growth, we are currently building an advanced, state-of-the-art facility. Temple Beth Am Day School is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We offer competitive salaries, health/vision/dental insurance, retirement match, and tuition reduction for the elementary and early childhood programs.

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