Development and Marketing Manager

Hillels of Georgia

Role Overview

Hillels of Georgia is seeking a creative and experienced professional to become its next Development and Marketing Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. This dual-role position is responsible for advancing the organization’s mission by managing all aspects of marketing and communications while driving fundraising and development efforts. The Development and Marketing Manager will develop Hillel’s public image, foster donor engagement, and strengthen community connections through innovative campaigns, events, and storytelling. As a member of the Hillels of Georgia central team, the Development and Marketing Manager works closely with campus professionals throughout the organization. This position reports directly to the Chief Development Officer.

What You’ll Do

Development Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief Development Officer to create and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Develop compelling donor-centric appeals and targeted campaigns for email, direct mail, and social media.
• Manage phone-a-thons and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. Serve as lead professional on annual Hillel Global Giving Week campaign.
• Oversee donor stewardship initiatives, including impact reports.
• Work with the Development Department to plan and execute the annual fundraising gala.
• Provide support for fundraising and parent/alumni events, such as parlor meetings and donor appreciation gatherings.
• Assist in tracking grant deliverables.
• Create and share donor impact stories through various communication channels.

Marketing Responsibilities

• Design and execute a robust marketing and communications strategy for Hillels of Georgia and affiliated campus Hillels.
• Provide marketing and development direction and resources (scripts, posts, talking points, etc.) to campus professionals and the Board of Directors.
• Prepare and edit regular e-newsletters, stewardship emails, and appeals, managing the mass email system (Constant Contact).
• Maintain and update the Hillels of Georgia website.
• Manage Hillels of Georgia’s social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Provide support to the student social media interns.
• Create and manage online donation forms.
• Develop and maintain collateral materials, including brochures, newsletters, and event programs.
• Create and sustain brand cohesion across all platforms and materials.
• Design and source Hillels of Georgia swag and supervise campus swag production.
• Source and edit blogs, student testimonials, and videos to assist in storytelling and engagement.
• Serve as a liaison with community partners and media when appropriate.
• Provide weekly campus highlights and metrics for the CEO and Board of Directors.

General Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to integrate marketing strategies into fundraising initiatives.
• Support programmatic and operational needs by creating materials that align with Hillel’s vision and values.
• Stay informed about nonprofit marketing and fundraising trends and best practices.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred but not required.
• 3-5 years of experience in marketing, fundraising, or nonprofit development.
• Knowledge of Jewish culture and tradition with a commitment to Hillel’s mission and values. Experience in Jewish communal service preferred.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising principles, donor stewardship, and CRM systems.
• Proficiency in Canva; experience with Constant Contact and Wix preferred.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this position is $65,000–$75,000.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, generous vacation/sick leave, and parental leave.
• Eligibility for the Jewish Community Professional Tuition Grant, which provides children of full-time Jewish communal professionals and clergy with up to a 50% reduction on day school and high school tuition
• Great professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.

About Hillels of Georgia

Hillels of Georgia, a regional Hillel system, serves as an umbrella organization partnering with college campuses to provide thousands of Jewish students with their Jewish home away from home. Our mission is to create vibrant Jewish life on every campus in Georgia. We do so by providing meaningful Jewish experiences to thousands of students on campuses across Georgia. Hillels of Georgia was founded in 2003 to engage and empower Jewish students to create vibrant and dynamic Jewish life on campuses across the state. Hillels of Georgia is a proud member of Hillel International and beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta.

Hillels of Georgia is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.