Capital Campaign Manager, URJ Jacobs Camp

Capital Campaign Coordinator

Location: Hybrid (Some in-person meetings; potential of living in residence at camp during the summer)

Organization: Union for Reform Judaism

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

Department: Camps & Immersives - URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp

Reporting to: Development Director

Start Date: ASAP

Salary Range: $45,000 - $48,000 plus competitive benefits package

Level/Salary Grade: Subject Matter Expert (Foundational) / A

The Role

The Union for Reform Judaism’s (URJ) Henry S. Jacobs Camp is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Capital Campaign Coordinator to lead efforts in expanding the URJ’s impact and growing financial support for key initiatives. This role will be crucial in driving the success of Jacobs Camp’s $10 million capital campaign, which is designed to secure the future of Judaism in the Deep South. As the primary point of contact for the Campaign Cabinet, volunteers, and consultants, the Capital Campaign Coordinator will manage campaign logistics, donor relations, and campaign communications, ensuring smooth execution and achievement of campaign goals.

This is a time-bound position lasting through the conclusion of the campaign, expected in December 2027.

What You Will Do

The Capital Campaign Coordinator reports to Development Director and is responsible for the following:

Campaign support & Coordination

• Plan, organize, and execute campaign meetings, training sessions, cultivation activities, solicitations, and special events.

• Oversee the campaign calendar, ensuring all activities are scheduled and managed efficiently.

• Track and manage incoming pledges, payments, and donations, ensuring accurate processing.

• Acknowledge and thank donors, issue receipts, and maintain clear documentation of all donations.

• Coordinate logistics for campaign awareness events, including some local travel and occasional work outside of regular hours.

• Manage the Salesforce database, inputting donor data, gift opportunities, and tracking progress on pledges and donations.

• Assist the Development Director in preparing donor proposals and solicitation materials for volunteers.

• Collaborate with marketing consultants to create promotional materials and enhance campaign visibility.

• Research and identify new prospects, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, for potential campaign involvement.

• Provide support for additional campaign-related tasks as needed.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a point of contact for the Campaign Cabinet, volunteers, and community leaders, providing regular updates and fostering engagement.

• Maintain close communication with the Camp Director, Development Director, and Campaign Consultants to align on campaign progress.

• Engage with donors and prospects, effectively communicating the mission and goals of the campaign to inspire support.

• Handle incoming communications (calls, emails, etc.) from donors, volunteers, and stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.

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

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

Project & Event Management: Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks and events, ensuring deadlines and goals are met efficiently. Attention to detail, especially in managing donation records, donor communications, and event logistics. Experience organizing events, including coordinating logistics, managing timelines, and handling on-site needs.

Donor Relations: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships with donors, volunteers, and stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey campaign objectives clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. Understanding of capital campaigns, solicitation strategies, and best practices for donor engagement. Ability to research and identify potential new donors, organizations, and foundations to support the campaign.

Self-Management & Accountability: Strong ability to assess priorities and manage time effectively to meet goals while ensuring personal well-being. Competence in establishing SMARTIE goals aligned with organizational objectives and collaborating with management for clarity. Skill in articulating needs and challenges clearly to foster a transparent and collaborative environment. Commitment to maintaining respectful communication and timely responses to colleagues and stakeholders. Initiative in regularly accessing organizational updates and essential information to stay informed and effective.

Collaborative Teamwork: Ability to work with diverse teams to achieve shared goals, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities. Proficient in scoping projects and using frameworks like MOCHA to define purpose, outcomes, and accountability. Skill in managing time and resources to meet commitments on schedule and within budget while addressing challenges respectfully. Willingness to learn about the broader organizational context and strengthen collaborative initiatives. Capacity to connect people and ideas to identify and implement opportunities for enhancement across teams. Skill in valuing diverse perspectives to develop comprehensive solutions and foster a culture of inclusion.

Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI): Experience in or willingness to create equitable, diverse, and inclusive environments that foster a sense of belonging. Proficient in seeking and incorporating diverse viewpoints in decision-making processes to promote innovation. Ability to prioritize efforts to engage multi-racial and marginalized communities effectively. Willingness to apply a REDI framework in planning and budgeting processes to support fair initiatives. Skill in implementing and upholding shared agreements that advance Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• occasional in-person meetings, as needed

• some level of direct experience in professional fundraising.

• some travel for in person campaign events is expected.

• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar donor management systems to track donations, generate reports, and manage contact information preferred.

• Opportunity may be available to take on a seasonal staff role as Summer Office Support. This would require living in residence at camp during the camp season.

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.