Director of Development

The Director of Development is a senior leader responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support capital completion, endowment growth, and sustainable annual operations for AZJHS and HFHEC.

This role requires a strategic relationship builder who understands that philanthropy is not transactional—it is mission-driven. The Director of Development will partner closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors to secure transformational gifts, steward major donors, and build a culture of philanthropy that reflects the moral urgency of Holocaust education.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will lead capital campaign strategy, major gifts, foundation and corporate engagement, annual giving, and development operations.

• Partner with the Executive Director to achieve multi-year capital and endowment goals.
• Lead strategy for principal and major gifts ($50,000+), including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Provide strategic guidance to the Board on fundraising priorities and campaign progress.
• Develop campaign messaging and case materials aligned with HFHEC’s mission and vision.
• Build long‑term sustainability plans beyond the 2027 opening.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of high‑capacity individual donors and prospects.
• Design personalized engagement strategies for major and principal gift prospects.
• Oversee naming opportunities and donor recognition strategies.
• Ensure thoughtful stewardship that reflects the dignity and seriousness of the mission.

• Identify and pursue foundation and corporate funding aligned with education, security, civic engagement, and capital priorities.
• Oversee grant proposal development and reporting.

• Develop annual giving strategies to broaden donor participation.
• Lead community‑based fundraising initiatives and special campaigns.
• Strengthen donor retention and pipeline development systems.

• Oversee donor database (CRM) integrity and reporting systems.
• Establish performance metrics and dashboard reporting for leadership and board review.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit best practices and ethical fundraising standards.
• Build internal development systems scalable for long‑term growth.
• Supervise development staff and consultants.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and mission alignment.
• Work cross‑departmentally with Education, Marketing, and Operations to align fundraising and programmatic priorities.

• 8–12 years of nonprofit development experience, preferably within a cultural, educational, or mission‑driven institution.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in nonprofit management, philanthropy, business administration, public administration, communications, Jewish studies, history, or related field; CFRE credential a plus.
• Demonstrated success securing six‑ and seven‑figure gifts.
• Exceptional relationship management and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset suited for a growing institution.
• Deep respect for Holocaust history and the ethical responsibilities of this work.

Salary range $120,000–$160,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional development support.

The Arizona Jewish Historical Society (AZJHS) preserves and celebrates the rich heritage of Arizona’s Jewish communities and educates the public about Jewish history through dynamic arts, educational, and cultural programming.

The Hilton Family Holocaust Education Center (HFHEC), opening in August 2027, teaches the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire a more just and compassionate world. Through immersive storytelling, survivor testimony, and civic engagement, HFHEC empowers students and visitors to confront antisemitism and choose courage over indifference.

HFHEC is not only an education center – it is a civic institution. Our work transforms remembrance into responsibility, ensuring that learning about the Holocaust leads to ethical reflection, democratic engagement, and meaningful action.

Vision: A world where remembrance leads to responsibility, empathy overcomes indifference, and every generation chooses dignity over discrimination.

Core Values: Remembrance. Empathy. Courage. Education. Community.

AZJHS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.