Manager of Constituent Engagement and Development

About The Organization

On October 27, 2018, 11 Jews from three congregations were murdered while worshiping in what was the deadliest antisemitic attack in the United States. In the years since the tragedy, incidents of antisemitism and identity-based hate, often coupled with deadly violence, have continued to rise. The Tree of Life is on a mission to uproot antisemitism by remembering those taken from us and building relationships across difference to repair our world. We are creating a new, locally grounded institution with a broad national impact. The reimagined Tree of Life is a place that will celebrate Jewish life and tradition and remember each victim and the horror that happened here on this sacred ground. It is a place that educates people of all ages and backgrounds, builds connection, and inspires courageous action to create compassionate communities.

Position Overview:

The Manager of Constituent Engagement and Development will play a key role in fostering and enhancing relationships with The Tree of Life’s constituents, ensuring their engagement with the organization's mission and vision. This position is responsible for overseeing outreach efforts, managing logistics for public-facing events, and working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer to support development initiatives. The role will require strong communication skills, a passion for relationship-building, and a collaborative spirit to help drive the organization’s engagement strategy. While the day-to-day work of the position is hybrid, the person hired in this role must be based in or within regular commuting distance of Pittsburgh, PA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Constituent Engagement:
• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with the Tree of Life constituents, including donors, volunteers, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Create personalized strategies to engage and retain current and prospective supporters.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive engagement plan to drive awareness and enthusiasm for the organization’s programs and initiatives.
• Event Logistics and Planning:
• Support and coordinate public-facing events such as donor events, community outreach activities, and programmatic initiatives.
• Manage event logistics, including location coordination, invitations, guest lists, and follow-up communications.
• Collaborate with the communications consultants to ensure event marketing and promotion are aligned with the organization’s goals.
• Collaboration with Chief Advancement Officer:
• Work closely with the Chief of Advancement to align engagement strategies with the organization’s fundraising and development goals.
• Support the development team in creating proposals, stewardship reports, and other materials that help build relationships and advance the organization's mission.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of donor cultivation and recognition strategies.
• Data Management and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of constituent interactions, engagement activities, and event attendance.
• Track engagement metrics and provide regular reports on the effectiveness of outreach and relationship-building efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public relations, constituent engagement, or a related role, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a diverse range of individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with event planning, including logistical coordination and vendor management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in donor relations or fundraising.
• Knowledge of the nonprofit sector and its best practices for engagement and development.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.

Compensation

Salary range is $55K to $65K and includes a generous benefits package.

To Apply

Please submit resume, cover letter, and references to jobs@thetreeoflife.org.

The organization provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, alienage or citizenship status, disability condition, marital status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. In addition, the organization affirmatively seeks to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity as it applies to all policies and procedures related to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.