Director, Managed Campaigns

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

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Managed Campaigns is responsible for managing a diverse donor portfolio, cultivating and soliciting donors and prospects for annual gifts in the $1,000-$10,000+ range. The Director manages the strategy and execution of assigned managed campaigns, which may include local gated communities and other priority segments, to drive increased Annual Campaign results. The Director works closely with high net-worth households and lay leaders to support Federation through its Annual Campaign and Legacy Giving. In this role, the Director is accountable for overall campaign performance within assigned segments, serving as a multiplier of results through team leadership, volunteer engagement, and strategic execution.

Reporting to the Vice President, Annual Campaign, the Director of Managed Campaigns manages Development Officer(s) and collaborates closely with colleagues across the organization. Federation may hire this position at either the Director or Senior Director level depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, as well as organizational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising or a related field
• Superior customer service skills
• Ability and desire to build relationships and work closely, comfortably, and happily with lay leaders and staff
• Varied solicitation, donor cultivation stewardship or related experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop excellent relationships with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders
• Experience in volunteer management
• Strong attention to detail; able to organize, prioritize and execute responsibilities as well as manage multiple projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral, and public speaking)
• Strong knowledge of business technology, fundraising database skills required
• Passion for the Jewish community, Israel and familiarity with Jewish calendar and lifecycle

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategy for assigned managed campaigns to meet Annual Campaign fundraising goals.
• Coordinate fundraising opportunities, programs, and events in assigned communities.
• Recruit and provide professional leadership to fundraising and engagement committees, working closely with lay leadership to achieve fundraising goals.
• Accountable for campaign goal attainment.
• Manage a tailored fundraising portfolio of approximately 200 households with the intention of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual gifts in the $1,000-$10,000+ range.
• Identify prospects with the capacity to make major and leadership gifts ($25,000+) to Federation and collaborate with colleagues on donor strategy and solicitation.
• 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 80 in-person and virtual meetings annually.
• Manage Development Officer(s) as assigned, driving DO performance and strategy
• Mentor fellow fundraisers, drawing from donor and prospect engagement insights to inform elevated strategies
• Collaborate with colleagues and support all fundraising initiatives and Federation events.
• Partner with local agencies and stakeholders to understand priorities and opportunities to engage donors and prospects.
• Identify and solve gaps to ensure success within the team.
• 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