Careers

Development Director 

Location: Remote (As needed, in-residence at camp during the camp season) 

Organization: Union for Reform Judaism 

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible  

Department: Camps & Immersives – 6 Points Camps 

Reporting to: Executive Director,  6 Points Camps 

Start Date: ASAP 

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 plus competitive benefits package 

Level/Salary Grade: Subject Matter Expert (Advanced)  

The Role 

The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) 6 Points Camps—encompassing Sports, Creative Arts, and Sci-Tech—are seeking a dynamic and passionate Development Director to contribute to our mission of nurturing confidence and character in young people from all backgrounds (including People of Color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, interfaith, and other often underrepresented groups), inspiring them to emerge as leaders who positively impact the world and engage meaningfully in Jewish life. This role is ideal for a motivated, mission-driven, and strategic leader with experience in fundraising and nonprofit management. The Development Director will foster a vibrant culture of giving within the URJ 6 Points Camps, engaging alumni, parents, grandparents, community leaders, and organizations that resonate with our camps' core values. The Development Director will support development operations, build relationships, and craft and execute a comprehensive fundraising and development strategy that aligns with the mission of URJ 6 Points Camps, emphasizing inclusivity and community-building. 

What You Will Do 

The Development Director reports to the Executive Director of 6 Points Camps and is responsible for the following: 

Strategy & Leadership 

• Develop and execute a robust fundraising and development strategy in partnership with the camp directors, full-time camp teams, and lay leaders. Focus on sustaining and growing the camps through effective fundraising efforts. Utilize data and market trends to refine approaches, increase philanthropic support, and boost program participation. 

• With guidance from the URJ Development team and camp leadership, enhance and steward the URJ’s brand. Cultivate wider, deeper, and more diverse engagement through strategic outreach and communication efforts. 

• Ensure that the camps’ fundraising efforts align with organizational priorities and reflect the highest standards of excellence. 

Relationship Management 

• Partner with specialty camp directors and volunteer committees to cultivate relationships and build a robust pipeline of next-generation major donors. 

• Cultivate and solicit major gifts and grants from individuals and organizations. Strengthen and maintain existing relationships while actively identifying new prospects among foundations and community partners to expand our support network. 

• Provide guidance and support to lay leaders in their peer-to-peer solicitation efforts, empowering them to effectively engage their networks and enhance fundraising initiatives. 

• Plan and implement a variety of fundraising activities and special events, including camp celebrations, board meetings, stakeholder gatherings, cultivation visits, and alumni events. Collaborate with lay leaders to ensure these events effectively engage, recognize, and honor donors and alumni, fostering a sense of community and gratitude. 

• Assist in recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers for development activities. Ensure that volunteers receive comprehensive support and resources, empowering them to maximize their impact on fundraising efforts and fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. 

Development Operations 

• Oversee the daily administration of all development activities, ensuring accurate acknowledgment and record-keeping for all donations. Maintain up-to-date donor records and manage the acknowledgment process to foster strong donor relationships. 

• Administer the Donor Database (Salesforce), including configuration, query management, and report generation. Analyze database performance and recommend best practices for effective data management to enhance our fundraising efforts. 

• Create comprehensive fundraising reports for lay leadership and meetings, offering insights into campaign progress and financial performance to inform strategic decision-making. 

• Write, edit, and submit grant proposals and reports. Identify new grant opportunities that align with the camp’s priorities and ensure compliance with reporting requirements for all grants. 

• Write and prepare materials for development-related communications, including newsletters, emails, appeals, campaign materials, and website content. Collaborate with Camp Directors and/or vendors for design, printing, and distribution to effectively reach our audience. 

Who You Are & Keys to Success (the must-haves): 

To be successful in this job, you excel in the following areas: 

• Relationship Management. Demonstrated ability to leverage strong working relationships and influence key stakeholders to support organizational goals. Skilled in inspiring others through meaningful connections, storytelling, and community engagement. Proven customer service skills that complement an honest and ethical approach to fundraising. Adept at fostering positive interactions and ensuring a high level of trust and satisfaction among donors and stakeholders. Comfortable organizing and working with volunteers to achieve fundraising goals, ensuring effective collaboration and support. Ability to manage a diverse group of team members to coordinate and work towards a common goal. 

• Passion for URJ & Camping. Demonstrate a deep passion for the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and camping, inspiring stakeholders, donors, and colleagues through dedicated and enthusiastic work. Communicate effectively with others, sharing context and asking insightful questions to understand diverse perspectives and foster meaningful connections. Utilize relationships, storytelling, and community engagement to motivate and inspire others, enhancing support for the URJ’s mission and initiatives. 

• Data Management & Administration. Experience in using data management systems to ensure accurate and efficient handling of donor information and fundraising activities. Skilled in fundraising software platforms (e.g., Salesforce) for managing donor records, tracking donations, generating reports, and analyzing data to support strategic decision-making. Capable of tracking grant funds, monitoring expenditures, and providing detailed reports to funders. Ensures accurate documentation and timely reporting to maintain positive relationships with grant-making organizations. 

• Collaborate & Connect. Thrives on creating and sustaining a climate of inclusion, trust, and productivity. Hold yourself and others accountable for delivering on commitments on time and within budget. Initiate respectful, open dialogue to resolve issues when expectations are not met. Educate yourself on the work of the URJ outside of your area. Consider how your work can align with and strengthen others. Connect people and ideas to focus on continuous improvement opportunities within and across teams. 

• Self-Management. Exhibits creativity and resilience in overcoming challenges and finding innovative solutions. Able to scope a project, identifying purpose, outcomes, roles, and processes related to shared outcomes. Follow through with tasks on the agreed timeline. Proactively communicate if you are going to miss a deadline. Identify tools and processes that will increase and support accountability. Utilize effective time management tools to help with setting and meeting deadlines. Ask for help and support as needed. Maintain regular, open, honest, and respectful communication. Ability to multi-task. 

• REDI Experience (Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion). Demonstrated experience or willingness to prioritize URJ Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (i.e., ableism, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, antiracism, etc.) priorities. Willingness to seek out voices from diverse backgrounds to build ideas and make decisions. Prioritize outreach to multi-racial, marginalized communities. Plan and budget through a REDI lens using URJ resources.  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• As needed, live in residence at camp during the camp season.  

• occasional in-person meetings, as needed 

About Us 

​​Every team member at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) plays an essential role in our mission to create a whole, just, and compassionate world. Our team is creative, thoughtful, and innovative. Each member of the team is empowered to make meaningful contributions to achieving our shared goals. Our diverse team is made up of individuals with different skills and backgrounds and every team member is willing to take risks as well as take action to develop and create big ideas for the future of the Reform Movement. While this position focuses on a particular area of work, every team member is a vital part of our overall success.   

​The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world. We acknowledge that due to racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, that our communities are not whole until everyone experiences a sense of belonging within the Jewish community. As the largest Jewish movement in North America, we stand for a Judaism that is inclusive and reflective of a wide range of identities and accept the responsibility of dismantling oppression both inside and outside of our communities. Through camping, youth experiences, programs, information sharing, and networking opportunities, our over 850 congregations and 14 residential camps create opportunities for our communities to enhance their capacity to build and expand community, engage in meaningful and authentic Jewish life, deepen Jewish learning, energize worship, pursue social justice and develop inspired leadership. Together, our employees and stakeholders, are creating Reform Judaism of today.​ 

Application Process 

Apply online and include a one-page cover letter along with your resume, outlining your skills and experience and how you meet the essential functions and qualifications of the position. We look forward to hearing from you!     

The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that acknowledges diversity as a critical strength. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, and other often underrepresented groups.