Job Description – Director of Development

Mission: Torah Live's mission is to show every Jewish child the sweetness and beauty of being and living as a Jew, using cutting-edge, engaging video content. Torah Live uses the "language" of our generation — video — to capture the hearts and minds of children (and often their parents and grandparents too!), leaving them thirsty for more Torah and mitzvos. Our content has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times across the globe by both secular and religious audiences and is even featured on EL AL flights. For more information, visit torahlive.com.

Position Overview: The Director of Development will be responsible for leading and executing a comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement strategy to support the growth and sustainability of Torah Live and help Torah Live meet its current $1.4M annual budget. This role will drive both fundraising and “friendraising” initiatives, engaging key stakeholders, and building lasting relationships. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, strategic leader who is passionate about the mission of Torah Live and skilled at inspiring others to contribute to its success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and continually refine a structured and results-driven development program
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive, multi-faceted development plan that balances donor cultivation and stewardship with active fundraising initiatives
• Leverage Torah Live’s rich array of resources, including videos, brochures, graphics, and multimedia presentations, to make every donor interaction compelling, impactful, and aligned with the organization’s messaging
• Build and maintain a strong core of lay leaders to assist in development efforts. Inspire and guide volunteers in identifying new donor opportunities, cultivating relationships, and expanding Torah Live’s donor base

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in nonprofit development
• Self-driven with outgoing, yet poised, personality and exemplary communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in soliciting major gifts of $25,000+
• Ability to travel regularly to major U.S. and Canadian cities to represent Torah Live in a variety of settings and build strong, personal relationships with key stakeholders
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising tools, donor management software, and best practices in development
• Strong understanding of the Torah education landscape (preferred)

Benefits: Paid vacation, Jewish holidays off (including Chol HaMoed) and sick days; reimbursement for travel, cell phone and other expenses; allowance for fundraising seminars and continued education; flexible hours

Ready to help Torah Live reach more Jewish children worldwide? Send your CV, cover letter, and two references to jobs@torahlive.com (This is a USA based position)