ATID is for those serving as the primary development professionals
at Jewish temples in North America. Welcome!
About ATID
Three Purposes
ATID (Advancing Temple Institutional Development) is a North American organization for those serving as the primary development professionals at Jewish temples.
ATID means "future" in Hebrew, which is a critical aspect of our cases for support, sustaining not just the present - but ensuring the future of our congregations.
Growing from six founders to members across North America, we have created a network to:
1. Share information and best practices with one another.
2. Learn from experts in the broad field of non-profit philanthropy to enhance our own programs.
3. Strengthen and grow professional development opportunities in the synagogue world.
We are an affiliate of the Union for Reform Judaism and welcome inquiries from leaders of congregations of any denomination creating a culture of philanthropy. We also welcome inquiries from individuals considering a career in synagogue fundraising.
Welcome!
Join ATID
Who are we?
Members of ATID must be serving as the primary development professionals at a Jewish temple in North America.
Why belong?
"ATID helped me to find colleagues who understand and provide invaluable support." -Anonymous
ATID members enjoy access to our LinkedIn private online community, exclusive Google Drive of resources, online gatherings and trainings throughout the year, and are invited to an annual conference with fellow North American colleagues. ATID is a valuable resource for professional development including keynote speakers, topic-based small group cohorts, document sharing, salary surveys, and more.
How to join
We invite you to join us and enjoy the many benefits of that ATID has to offer, including our annual conference, online community, resource archive, and support from caring and experienced colleagues all year long.
Annual dues for membership year July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025:
Fewer than 500 member units: $200
500-999 member units: $300
1,000-1,499 member units: $400
1,500+ member units: $500
Prospective members? Please contact VP of Recruitment
Noah Benjamin at nbenjamin@templesinaidc.org
Ready to join or renew? Please contact VP of Membership
Hannah Moore at hmoore@templerodefshalom.org
Annual Conference
2026 Details Coming Soon
The ATID annual conference provides a unique opportunity to learn from and share best practices with others in our field, engage with expert guest speakers on various topics, and enjoy informal and fun outings in the local community of our host city. Coming together as a network of support, sounding boards, and friends, "ATIDniks" meet for three days of growth and camaraderie, returning to our congregations with new ideas, fresh inspiration, and a reliable cohort of colleagues. It is an experience unlike any other and a valuable benefit of membership, including eligibility for partial reimbursement toward the cost to attend.
For more information about ATID and the annual conference, please contact us.
ATID leadership
Board of Directors
2024-2025
Amanda Greenawalt – President
Executive Director
Temple Beth Israel, Port Washington, NY
Leslie Fleisher - VP of Administration
Director of Philanthropy
Temple Sinai, Pittsburgh, PA
Hannah Moore - VP of Membership
Director of Philanthropy
Temple Rodef Shalom, Falls Church, VA
Noah Benjamin - VP of Recruitment
Director of Development
Temple Sinai, Washington, DC
Anna Shabtay – VP of Programming
Director of Congregational Advancement
Congregation Emanu El, Houston, TX
Jen Boxerman - VP of Communications
Director of Philanthropy
Temple Isaiah, Lafayette, CA
At Large
Rachel Schachter – Immediate Past President
Director of Strategic Advancement
Temple Israel, Minneapolis, MN
Ann Rosenfield
Chief Development Officer
Temple Sinai, Toronto, Canada
ATID is volunteer led. If you are interested in board leadership, please contact President Amanda Greenawalt to discuss opportunities.
Amanda Greenawalt, President, ATID
MAKING AN IMPACT
What ATID Members Are Saying
"Participating in ATID conferences has not only energized my work, but has helped me to advocate for a title change I've long wanted: Director of Philanthropy, which more accurately conveys the spirit and nature of our work than "development."
"It's nice to know I am not alone in this very specific work I do."
"ATID is the only group of people who really do what I do! ATID members have been very helpful and responsive to questions, and the group has been a wonderful resource. In addition to learning a lot at the conferences, I find them to be a lot of fun. I usually return with good take-aways and a morale boost."
"ATID helped me to get a raise, promotion, and job opportunities."
"ATID conferences are useful and having connections with other folks doing what I am doing keeps me sane."
"I shared an ATID conference slide with my clergy today and it really resonated. Thanks!"
"ATID has been incredibly helpful both from a technical point of view and the emotional support the members provide."
"I enjoy having the expertise of others doing this work available to me."
"ATID provides invaluable networking and resources. I was even able to improve my job title."
RESOURCES
ATID members share valuable development-related documents, presentations, trainings, links and other resources in our online community and shared document archive.
Code of Ethics
As members of ATID, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity. Our Code of Ethics is intended to provide not only the expectations and standards of our members, but the structures and processes necessary to implement and enforce this Code.
The Code of Conduct is a living document that is regularly updated and revised. As a condition of membership, our members are required to affirm their commitment to the Code of Ethics.
Click here for the ATID Code of Ethics.
Salary Survey
In 2023, ATID conducted a comprehensive survey of synagogue development professionals to evaluate current practices and trends related to the compensation packages of professionals. The survey enables us to better understand how salary and benefits packages vary according to experience, the size of congregations, the cost of living in different markets, and other factors. This data empowers professionals to advocate for themselves, and aids synagogues in understanding the cost of hiring and keeping experienced professionals.
ATID is committed to promoting salary transparency, pay equity, and fair compensation for all. We desire to empower professionals and congregations with accurate, relevant, and timely information.
Click here for the ATID Salary Survey Report.
Moments that inspire: ATID photo gallery
