Director of Development

Job Description

The Mizrahi Family Torah Academy serving the South Florida communities ranging from North Miami Beach to Hollywood and Boca Raton is looking for a Director of Development effective immediately for the duration of the 2025–2026 school year and beyond beH! Great opportunity for in a warm, family-like environment and a growing school!
Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@mtacademy.org or PM Rabbi Rafi Draiman at 561-497-0220
Director of Development Job Description Overview
Mizrahi Family Torah Academy is a growing Orthodox yeshiva day school in South Florida, and we’re at an exciting startup-stage moment with tremendous potential. We’re seeking an experienced, mission-driven Director of Development to help build and expand our donor base and shape the future of Jewish education.
This role is ideal for someone who loves building relationships, telling a compelling story, and creating fundraising systems from the ground up for a yeshiva day school offering a unique educational experience.
You’ll work closely with school leadership and lay partners to grow philanthropy and impact across families and supporters throughout South Florida (Hollywood, North Miami, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Coral Springs).
Notes
📍 Located in scenic Plantation, FL — minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport
✨ High-impact role with real opportunity to build and lead
💙 Mission-driven work with strong values and vision

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:

Director of Development
The Mizrahi Family Torah Academy (MFTA) – Plantation, FL
Mizrahi Family Torah Academy is a growing Orthodox yeshiva day school providing a warm, values-driven, and academically strong educational experience for students and families throughout South Florida. Our school serves families from Hollywood, North Miami, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and Coral Springs, and is conveniently located in scenic Plantation, Florida—minutes from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport.
As a relatively young institution with an ambitious vision, MFTA is in an exciting stage of growth. We are seeking an experienced, mission-aligned Director of Development to help cultivate and expand our donor base and build sustainable philanthropic support for years to come.
Position Overview
The Director of Development will lead and execute all fundraising and advancement efforts for Mizrahi Family Torah Academy. This role requires a seasoned development professional who understands the unique landscape of Jewish education and yeshiva day schools, and who is energized by the opportunity to build relationships, tell a compelling school story, and grow a culture of philanthropy within a developing institution.
The Director of Development will work closely with the Head of School, lay leadership, and key stakeholders to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the school’s mission, programs, and long-term financial health.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement a comprehensive annual development plan, including annual giving, major gifts, campaigns, grants, and events

Cultivate, steward, and expand a diverse donor base, with particular attention to engaging new supporters of a growing school

Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors, foundations, and community partners

Clearly and compellingly communicate MFTA’s mission, vision, and unique educational value to supporters

Partner with school leadership and board members to support donor engagement and solicitation efforts

Oversee donor stewardship, acknowledgment, and reporting to ensure meaningful and professional donor experiences

Manage fundraising data, tracking, and reporting to support strategic decision-making

Support special campaigns, capital needs, and long-term sustainability initiatives as the school continues to grow

Qualifications
Proven experience in fundraising or development, preferably within Jewish education, nonprofits, or mission-driven organizations

Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with school leadership and lay partners

Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable development plans

Deep appreciation for and alignment with Torah values and the mission of a yeshiva day school

Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic, growing environment

Why Join Mizrahi Family Torah Academy
This is a unique opportunity to play a formative role in shaping the future of a growing yeshiva day school with a strong sense of purpose and community. The Director of Development will have the chance to build systems, relationships, and impact from the ground up—while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment in South Florida.

Interested candidates or referrals are welcome to reach out directly.

Why MTA?
– Where every child matters!
– Small classes and emphasis on individual
– Focus on quality chinuch and middos tovos
– Supportive and mission-driven culture
– Warm, loving, school family environment in sunny South Florida near the thriving Hollywood and North Miami Beach Jewish communities
– Competitive salary
– Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@mtacademy.org or PM Rabbi Rafi Draiman at 561-497-0220
Great pay, great opportunity, small classes!