Director, Leadership Giving

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County • West Palm Beach, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Leadership Giving serves as a key member of the Development team, responsible for cultivating and soliciting donors and prospects capable of giving $25,000+ annually. The Director manages the strategy and execution of Federation’s two premier donor recognition programs, with a strong focus on excellence, accountability, and service. The Director works closely with high net-worth households and lay leaders to drive increased Annual Campaign results and advance other fundraising priorities, including multi-year, endowment, targeted and legacy giving, among Federation’s Leadership donors. Reporting to the Vice President, Philanthropy Strategy & Operations, the Director of Leadership Giving, manages Leadership Giving Officer(s) and collaborates closely with colleagues across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising (or related) experience, with a demonstrated record of securing significant gifts.
• Experience engaging high-capacity donors and volunteer leadership.
• Proven ability to plan and execute high-level donor events and experiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with business technology and fundraising databases (CRM).
• Passion for the Jewish community, Israel and familiarity with Jewish calendar and lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to secure Leadership Gifts of $25,000+ in support of Annual Campaign fundraising goals.
• Partner with lay leaders, senior staff and colleagues to advance high-net worth donors and prospects through prospect pipeline and close leadership-level Annual Campaign gifts.
• Provide strategic oversight for two high-level donor recognition societies.
• Oversee all aspects of donor recognition society program planning and execution, including strategy, communications, volunteer recruitment, events, and stewardship.
• Serve as the primary staff partner to volunteer leadership and committees.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Manage a tailored fundraising portfolio of approximately 150 households with the intention of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual gifts in the $25,000+ range.
• Pursue a robust set of frontline fundraising activities including prospect and donor visits, solicitations, and successful gift closures.
• Deepen relationships and attain an in-depth understanding of donors’ and prospects' philanthropic inclinations, capacity, and motivations through approximately 100 personal and virtual meetings annually.
• Work closely with colleagues across Development, Marketing, Finance, and programs to deliver integrated donor strategies.
• Manage Leadership Giving Officer(s) as assigned.
• Contribute to campaign planning, goal setting, and overall fundraising strategy.
• Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership on opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Partner with local agencies and stakeholders to understand priorities and opportunities to engage donors and prospects.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support all fundraising initiatives and JFPBC events.
• Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Model a donor-centered, mission-driven approach to fundraising.
• Ensures continuity of operations across assigned functional areas and, during periods of staff transition, vacancy, onboarding, or training, assumes direct oversight of critical functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Disability and life insurance coverage
• A dedicated employee wellness program focused on overall well-being
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Jewish and U.S. holidays
• Early office closings on Fridays in observance of Shabbat
• Early closings on many holiday eves
• 401 (k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• pre-tax benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director