Senior Director of Development

Position Summary:

With a passion for the mission of Jewish Federation, the is a senior level position responsible for overseeing the growth of the organization’s mid-level donor program ($1,000 – $10,000).  This position will be supervising four team members tasked with mid-level engagement and fundraising, growing a personal portfolio of mid-level donors, and developing and executing strategies to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors. The Senior Director of Development is a key member of the Development team and plays a vital role in strategic planning, external engagement, and organizational growth.

Responsibilities:

Management and Supervision

• Supervise mid-level fundraisers and engagement professionals (currently four direct reports), to ensure program growth, strategy, and mission alignment.
• Create attainable fundraising metrics for each team member, and work with them to achieve annual goals.

Resource Development and Front-Line Fundraising

• Develop and grow personal portfolio of 50-75 donors with annual giving of $5K – $10K annually, with an approximate fundraising goal of $150,000 annually in new money.

Fundraising Strategy

• Collaborate with Director of Operations and Donor Relations to implement qualification process for mid-level fundraisers, focused on pipeline growth and moves management.
• Collaborate with the Chief Advancement Officer to develop and execute strategies for donor engagement, acquisition, and retention.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategy to grow total mid-level giving pipeline, identifying areas for growth and incorporating current affinity giving priorities.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as nonprofit management, business administration, communications, or a related discipline
• A strong understanding of Jewish culture, values, and community dynamics is highly beneficial
• 5-7 years of demonstrated experience in fundraising with donors of between $5k – $10k, community/membership engagement, relationship-building, communications, or a related field is required
• A passion for philanthropy, a keen understanding of donor motivations, and a proven track record in successful fundraising efforts would be highly valued in this position
• Staff management experience required
• Familiarity with using CRM systems preferred
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with Jewish traditions, Kosher laws, and customs is a plus

Salary range is $120,000 – $135,000 depending on experience.  Excellent benefit package is available

Please send Cover Letter & Resume to:  jobs@jfnnj.org

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