Application Guide

How to Apply for JOIN for Justice Chief Advancement Officer

at Positively Partners

🏢 About Positively Partners

JOIN for Justice is the premier national Jewish organizing training institute with over 25 years of experience, uniquely positioned at the intersection of Jewish tradition and social justice organizing. The organization trains rabbis, Jewish leaders, and community members to become effective changemakers, offering a distinctive opportunity to work within a values-driven Jewish framework while creating systemic change. Someone might want to work here to be part of a respected institution that translates Jewish values into concrete action for justice.

About This Role

As Chief Advancement Officer, you'll lead both communications and fundraising strategy to elevate JOIN's visibility across the Jewish world and beyond while implementing growth targets. This role involves serving as a strategic thought partner to the Co-Executive Directors and building key partnerships with aligned organizations and funders. It's impactful because you'll directly shape how JOIN's 25+ years of training changemakers is communicated and resourced, amplifying its national influence.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve strategizing with the Director of Development on donor cultivation approaches, reviewing communications materials to ensure they reflect JOIN's Jewish organizing lens, and meeting with potential partner organizations in the Jewish social justice space. You'd likely spend time crafting messaging that translates JOIN's impact into compelling narratives for different stakeholders while advising leadership on advancement priorities aligned with the strategic plan.

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🎯 Who Positively Partners Is Looking For

  • Has 7+ years in communications/development with proven experience developing comprehensive strategies that increase organizational visibility (not just tactical execution)
  • Demonstrates specific experience in Jewish nonprofit fundraising, including foundation relations and individual donor cultivation within Jewish philanthropic networks
  • Possesses strong storytelling abilities with examples of translating social justice impact into compelling narratives for diverse audiences
  • Can show experience building strategic partnerships with peer organizations in the Jewish social justice or organizing space

📝 Tips for Applying to Positively Partners

1

Quantify your impact in previous roles with specific metrics about visibility growth (e.g., 'increased media mentions by X%' or 'grew donor base by Y%') rather than just listing responsibilities

2

Demonstrate understanding of JOIN's specific niche by referencing their programs like rabbinical training or community organizing initiatives in your materials

3

Show how your experience aligns with both communications AND development since this role uniquely combines both functions

4

Include examples of working within Jewish organizational contexts or with Jewish funders, even if from volunteer or board roles

5

Tailor your examples to social justice or organizing contexts rather than generic nonprofit experience

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience developing comprehensive communications strategies that elevate organizational visibility (not just executing tactics)', 'Specific examples of successful fundraising in Jewish nonprofit contexts or with Jewish philanthropists', "How you've built strategic partnerships with organizations aligned with social justice missions", "Your understanding of JOIN's unique position at the intersection of Jewish tradition and community organizing"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → JOIN's specific training programs (like the Jewish Organizing Fellowship or Clergy Leadership Program) and their outcomes
  • → Current JOIN partners and funders mentioned in their annual reports or website
  • → The landscape of Jewish social justice organizations to understand JOIN's unique positioning
  • → Recent JOIN communications (newsletters, social media) to understand their current messaging and tone
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a communications strategy to elevate JOIN's visibility specifically within the Jewish institutional world?
2 Describe your approach to cultivating major donors who are passionate about Jewish social justice organizing
3 How would you build partnerships with other Jewish social justice organizations while maintaining JOIN's distinctive niche?
4 What metrics would you use to measure the success of JOIN's advancement efforts?
5 How would you translate JOIN's impact training rabbis and community organizers into compelling stories for different audiences?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic nonprofit advancement experience without showing understanding of Jewish organizational contexts
  • Focusing only on communications OR fundraising rather than demonstrating integrated strategy experience
  • Using generic social justice language without connecting it specifically to Jewish values or JOIN's mission

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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