Temple Sinai is one of the largest and most vibrant Reform congregations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. For more than 75 years, we have been a leader in innovative Jewish life, social justice, lifelong learning, and meaningful spiritual engagement. Today, our congregation includes approximately 1,250 member households, over 500 Religious School students, and 100 Nursery School students. We recently completed a transformational building expansion and renovation supported by a highly successful $12 million capital campaign that exceeded its original goal by 50 percent.
Temple Sinai is financially strong, deeply engaged, and positioned for continued growth. We are seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Director of Advancement to join our senior leadership team and help shape the next chapter of our philanthropic future.
The successful candidate will find a warm, collaborative culture among clergy, staff, lay leaders, and congregants. This is an opportunity to build upon a strong foundation while helping to expand annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, endowment development, grant funding, donor and member engagement, fund management, and strategic partnerships.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Senior Rabbi, Board leadership, clergy, and professional staff, the Director of Advancement serves as Temple Sinai’s fundraising professional.
As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Advancement will lead and implement a comprehensive development strategy that advances Temple Sinai’s mission and long-term sustainability. This individual will oversee all philanthropic initiatives, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, endowment development, donor stewardship, grants, special events, and future capital initiatives.
The Director of Advancement will inspire a culture of philanthropy throughout the congregation, strengthen relationships with existing donors, identify and cultivate new supporters, and partner with clergy, staff, and volunteer leaders to achieve ambitious but realistic advancement and fundraising goals.
This position will serve as the staff liaison to the Development Committee and support some defined development needs of Sinai House. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
The strongest candidates will bring the following essential skills and knowledge foundation:
Beyond leading Temple Sinai’s development efforts, the Director of Advancement serves as a member of the senior leadership team. As a senior leader, the Director of Advancement is expected to maintain an active presence in congregational life and serve as an ambassador for Temple Sinai’s mission, values, and community.
The Director of Advancement will participate in a rotating Administrator on Duty (AOD) schedule with other senior staff leaders. In this capacity, the Director will provide leadership presence and operational oversight during designated congregational activities, that may include Friday evening Shabbat services, Saturday morning worship and programming, Sunday morning Religious School, and other major Temple events and programs. The AOD serves as a key point of contact for staff, congregants, clergy, volunteers, and vendors, helping ensure a welcoming, safe, and well-coordinated experience for all participants.
The person that serves in this role is expected to have some support presence during the High Holidays to support congregational needs.
Why This Opportunity?
Temple Sinai offers a unique opportunity for an experienced advancement and fundraising professional to make a meaningful impact within a thriving Jewish community.
Key opportunities include:
The congregation’s financial strength, culture of collaboration, and commitment to innovation provide an exceptional platform for development success.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation for this position is expected to range from $120,000 to $130,000, commensurate with experience, demonstrated fundraising success, leadership capabilities, and overall qualifications. This is a full-time, salaried position.
Temple Sinai offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement contributions, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and other benefits consistent with Temple Sinai personnel policies.
How to Apply
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and passion, we encourage you to submit a letter of interest and resume to . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Temple Sinai is financially strong, deeply engaged, and positioned for continued growth. We are seeking a dynamic, relationship-driven Finance & Operations Manager to join our leadership team and help shape the next chapter of our financial future.
The successful candidate will find a warm, collaborative culture among clergy, staff, lay leaders, and congregants. Not to mention a Finance Department that is transforming ourselves into a forward thinking, with modern technology-based financial systems.
Position Summary
Temple Sinai seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative Finance & Operations Manager to support the financial operations of one of the nation’s leading Reform congregations.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance & Operations Manager serves as the primary internal coordinator of Temple Sinai’s financial systems, processes, reporting, and administrative controls. This position works closely with Temple Sinai’s outsourced financial management partner and supervises the Temple’s bookkeeper to ensure accurate financial records, efficient workflows, strong internal controls, and exceptional service to congregants and staff.
In close coordination with the Director of Advancement, this position will oversee the financial accountability and tracking for philanthropic initiatives, including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, endowment development, donor stewardship, grants, special events, and future capital initiatives.
The Finance & Operations Manager will play a critical role in continuing Temple Sinai’s transition from legacy manual processes to modern technology-based financial systems. This individual will help oversee and optimize the use of QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, ShulCloud, payroll systems, banking relationships, investment reporting, and other financial technologies.
The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with exceptional organizational skills, technological proficiency, customer service orientation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic congregational environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Reporting
Financial Systems & Technology
Banking, Payroll & Administrative Oversight
Coordinate and support banking relationships, cash management processes, investment reporting, and financial documentation.
Coordinate and support payroll administration and employee benefits processes in collaboration with Human Resources and external providers.
Assist with financial calculations related to compensation, benefits, leave administration, and related matters.
Staff Supervision & Member Service
Supervise and support the Temple’s bookkeeper and related financial administrative functions.
Provide high-quality service and problem-solving support to congregants regarding billing, Community Commitment (dues) matters, payment arrangements, and account inquiries.
Maintain confidentiality while exercising sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive financial and personnel information.
Leadership & Operations
Partner closely with the Executive Director to strengthen financial controls, operational processes, and organizational effectiveness.
This position will serve as the staff liaison to the Finance Committee and Investment Committee and support some defined financial needs of Sinai House. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. In close collaboration with the Executive Director, prepare reporting and financial highlights for the Finance Committee, Investment Committee, Committee Chairs or staff budget leaders, and Board of Trustee meetings.
The strongest candidates will bring the following essential skills and knowledge foundation:
Beyond leading Temple Sinai’s financial operations efforts, the Finance & Operations Manager position serves as a member of the leadership team and partners closely with the Executive Director in supporting the overall operations, visibility, and success of the congregation. As a management leader, the Finance & Operations Manager is expected to serve as an ambassador for Temple Sinai’s mission, values, and community.
The Finance & Operations Manager will participate in a rotating Administrator on Duty (AOD) schedule with other staff leaders. In this capacity, the Manager will provide a leadership presence and operational oversight during designated congregational activities, that may include Friday evening Shabbat services, Saturday morning worship and programming, Sunday morning Religious School, and other major Temple events and programs. The AOD serves as a key point of contact for staff, congregants, clergy, volunteers, and vendors, helping ensure a welcoming, safe, and well-coordinated experience for all participants.
The person that serves in this role is expected to have some support presence during the High Holidays to support congregational needs.
Why This Opportunity?
Temple Sinai is at an exciting moment in its history. With strong membership, sound finances, and significant recent investments in our facilities and operations, we are well-positioned for continued growth and innovation. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping modernize financial systems, strengthen operational processes, and support a vibrant and engaged community. The successful candidate will join a collaborative leadership team, work alongside trusted external financial partners, and help build the foundation for Temple Sinai’s next chapter of success. For the right individual, this role has the potential to evolve into a more senior level leadership position as responsibilities and organizational needs continue to expand.
Qualifications & Experience
The Finance & Operations Manager who fills this role will possess strong financial acumen, understand accounting principles, can manage external financial partners, and has the ability to grow into a broader organizational leadership role.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation for this position is expected to range from $95,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience, demonstrated financial and operations success, leadership capabilities, and overall qualifications. This is a full-time, salaried position.
Temple Sinai offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement contributions, paid vacation and holidays, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and other benefits consistent with Temple Sinai personnel policies.
How to Apply
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and passion, we encourage you to submit a letter of interest and resume to . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Temple Sinai does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other category prohibited by applicable law.
Temple Sinai is a multi-racial congregation and has wholeheartedly embraced the Union of Reform Judaism’s 2017 resolution that reaffirms our movement’s commitment to racial justice and commits the Reform movement to undertake transformative internal steps. Temple Sinai has publicly pledged to the ongoing, sustained work of dismantling racism in our institutions and in society.