The Rashi School

Development and Operations Coordinator

ABOUT THE RASHI SCHOOL:

The Rashi School is the Jewish independent school of Greater Boston. In our warm and inclusive

community, children are appreciated for who they are as they learn and develop. The school’s unique

integration of rigorous secular academics and Jewish learning, commitment to differentiated

instruction, and mission rooted in social justice nurtures students’ curiosity to learn, to ask and

answer tough questions, and to take multiple perspectives. With kindness as their core, Rashi

students become Jewish leaders who work to make the world a better place.

JOB SUMMARY

The Rashi School, an independent Jewish elementary and middle school in Dedham, MA, seeks a

Development Coordinator to join the school’s dynamic five-person development team. Reporting

directly to the Director of Development Operations and Stewardship, the Coordinator provides

integral support for the development team through the accurate and timely processing and

recognition of gifts, administration of the donor database, coordination of scheduling and meeting

preparation, and assistance with event planning and logistics. The Coordinator also provides

essential administrative support for the Head of School, Director of Development, and Director of

Jewish Life and Partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Gift Processing & Reporting

• Develop and maintain consistent and efficient processes for gift entry and

acknowledgement

• Record all gifts, pledges, and pledge payments in Veracross, Rashi’s donor database

• Oversee and execute the gift acknowledgement process to ensure every donor feels

appropriately recognized and thanked

• Produce and distribute recognition cards for tribute gifts

• Serve as the main point of contact for donation inquiries, tracking, and acknowledgment

letters

• Maintain excellent hard-copy and electronic records for gifts, pledge documentation,

acknowledgement letters, and other development materials

• Support the Director of Development Operations and Stewardship in the creation and

distribution of pledge reminders

• Support the Director of Development Operations and Stewardship in producing regular

fundraising and activity reports for the Director of Development, Head of School, Board of

Trustees, and volunteers

Database Administration

• Maximize the functionality of the database and implement best practices to effectively

manage constituent data.

• Ensure all constituent records are accurate and up to date through regular maintenance of

contact and biographical information

• Add all contact reports and meeting notes from development team members, Head of

School, and volunteers to the database

DRAFT

• Assist the Development Manager in collecting and tracking all alumni news and updates

• Coordinate and communicate regularly with the Admissions, Business, and

Technology/Registrar offices to ensure consistent data management.

Donor Relations and Event Support

• Coordinate donor visit scheduling and logistics for the Head of School, Director of

Development, and volunteers

• Prepare Development staff, Head of School, and volunteers for donor visits by assembling

background materials and development documents

• Support the Director of Development Operations and Stewardship in the preparation of

donor impact reports and stewardship materials

• Assist the Development team in all aspects of planning a portfolio of high-profile events,

including management of invite and RSVP lists, communication with vendors, preparation

of materials, and coordination of day-of logistics

Administrative Support & Other Duties

• Manage calendars and scheduling for the Head of School, Director of Development, and

Director of Jewish Life and Partnerships

• Manage scheduling, logistics, and materials for Board of Trustee meetings

• Coordinate and manage all development mailings

• Manage logistics for development team and committee meetings, including booking

meeting space, creating agendas, assembling materials, and recording meeting minutes

• Collaborate with development staff to support school-wide initiatives and projects

• Attend school events as necessary

• Take part in the school community through weekly lunch and recess duties

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization,

independent school, or educational setting

• Superb attention to detail and analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and problem-solve

• Expected to work independently, proactively, and as a collaborative member of the

development team

• Excellent technology skills, including proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Excel

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and data security

• Experience in CRM or donor database management, preferably with Veracross

• Availability to work on occasional nights and weekends

Rashi is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Guided by our core values of justice, respect, learning,

community, and spirit, and with social justice as a foundational cornerstone of our school, we are

committed to building an inclusive community that honors and respects each individual, their varied

identities, and their spirit. We seek to listen, learn, and grow together to ensure that we are a place in

which all community members can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including age, race,

color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital

status, pregnancy, disability, mental disorder, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, or any

other protected characteristic as established by law.