Careers

Location: Remote, In-person meetings, as needed

Organization: Women of Reform Judaism

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Exempt, MNGT

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: $60,000 plus competitive benefits package

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Board members/lay leaders on committees to develop fundraising campaigns and plan events in areas such as Board, Board Alumni, Donor Stewardship, Planned Giving, YES Fund Allocations and YES Fund Grants Management.
• Identify and solicit annual donors with gifts up to $2,500.
• Provide content and logistical support for annual campaigns, WRJ’s YES Fund (philanthropy), and special fundraising initiatives.
• Assist in executing donor stewardship plans, including sending birthday and milestone messages, preparing stewardship mailings, and supporting recognition initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Communications department on development communications and graphics
• Manage the annual YES Fund grant application cycle including scheduling all meetings, tracking grant requirements, and establishing relationships with grantees.
• Prepare semi-annual pledge statements and support year-end audit reconciliation.
• Help coordinate virtual and in-person donor events, including WRJ YES Fund receptions at national and local levels.
• Generate routine development reports and assist with donor data analysis.
• Manage the production of YES Fund status reports and annual honor roll certificates.
• Additional projects as needed and assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or donor relations preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with donor databases (CRM experience preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently in a remote team environment.
• Strong alignment with WRJ’s mission, values, and commitment to social justice and gender equity.
• Familiarity with Jewish community and Reform Judaism a plus.

ABOUT US

Every team member at WRJ, which is an affiliate of 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 15 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 is committed to creating a diverse environment. 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 and individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.