Director of DevelopmentAkiva School & Kehilla Upper School — NashvilleRole SummaryThe Director of Development leads fundraising strategy and donor engagement for Akiva School (K–6) and Kehilla Upper School (7–12). This role is responsible for increasing philanthropic support, expanding the major donor base, cultivating and retaining donors through stewardship, and preparing the schools for endowment campaigns.This role serves as part of the leadership team and is measured by fundraising growth, major gift development, and long-term philanthropic capacity.About the SchoolsAkiva School is a Kindergarten through 6th-grade Jewish day school committed to excellence in both General and Judaic Studies. The school provides students with rich opportunities to learn, explore, and shape their identities as Jews and Americans. Within a nurturing yet rigorous environment, Akiva fosters intellectual curiosity, deep Jewish commitment, and strong moral character.Kehilla Upper School of Nashville is an inclusive and growing institution grounded in Jewish values. Its mission is to cultivate engaged learners and passionate leaders who strive to contribute to something greater than themselves. Embracing a pluralistic ethos, Kehilla is building an innovative model of Jewish secondary education in Nashville.Together, these schools are central pillars of Jewish life and education in the Nashville community. The Director of Development will play a key leadership role in advancing these schools, including preparing for, and potentially leading, a major capital campaign to support facilities, endowment, and programmatic initiatives.The Three Core Objectives1. Grow Annual PhilanthropyOwn and drive the annual fundraising program across both schools. Bring a data-driven insight-led approach.Success Metrics:Increase annual campaign revenue from $1.2MIL $1.5MIL (Akiva + Kehilla)Increase average gift size to $500Increase size of Annual campaign donor poolIncrease number of Legacy donors (88-100)Increase the number of $5K+ donorsBuild positive relationships throughout Jewish greater Nashville and Middle, TN2. Build and Close a Major Gift PipelineDevelop relationships that lead to transformational gifts.Success Metrics:Build a portfolio of 75–125 qualified donor prospectsSecure 10–15 new major gifts annually ($10K+)Cultivate lead donors capable of $50K–$250K+ giftsThe Director personally manages high-capacity donors and partners with the Head of School and Board members on major solicitations.3. Cultivate / Lead the growth of the EndowmentStrengthen infrastructure and relationships to support long-term growth.Success Metrics:Identify lead prospectsDevelop a compelling case for supportBuild an endowment leadership committeeWhat the Role Does Not Primarily DoThe Director should not spend the majority of time on:Running small eventsManaging marketingProcessing giftsUpdating databasesThese functions should be supported administratively.Ideal Time Allocation50% — Donor meetings25% — Donor cultivation & strategy15% — Board & leadership engagement10% — Campaign strategyReporting StructureThis position reports to the Head of School for Akiva and works closely with the Board Chair and board members leading development for the respective schools.CompensationBase Salary$125,000-$135,000, commensurate with experience. Competitive benefit package offered.Candidate ProfileA natural relationship builderComfortable and confident in asking for major giftsAI demonstrated fluencyDeep CRM experienceStrategic in managing and growing donor relationshipsConnected (or able to quickly connect) within Nashville's philanthropic communityExperienced in working with board-level and high-capacity donorsExperience in Jewish nonprofit organizations is helpful but not required; what matters most is a strong understanding of mission-driven fundraising and the ability to translate vision into philanthropic support.#J-18808-Ljbffr