Director of Philanthropy

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Philanthropic Strategy & Fundraising

· Partner with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy designed to increase philanthropic revenue, strengthen donor retention, attract new supporters, and expand the DPJCC’s donor community.

· Establish and track fundraising goals, strategies, timelines, and performance measures.

· Identify and develop new opportunities for support through major gifts, annual giving, sponsorships, special campaigns, planned giving, and other philanthropic initiatives.

· Lead creative fundraising campaigns, appeals and events that engage the community, support the DPJCC’s mission and meet financial goals.

· Evaluate fundraising initiatives and recommend strategies to improve results, donor engagement, and return on investment.

Donor Development & Stewardship

· Build and manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors, identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals with the potential to increase their philanthropic investment in the DPJCC.

· Develop personalized strategies to deepen donor relationships and move prospects toward meaningful philanthropic commitments.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, board members, volunteers, staff, community leaders, businesses, foundations and philanthropic partners.

· Conduct donor meetings, tours, presentations and solicitations independently or with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, leadership, board and volunteer leaders.

· Travel may be required between various sites in South Florida, including Davie and Fort Lauderdale site

· Organize and manage special events for donors, sponsors, corporate partners and prospects.

Communications, Community & Partnerships

· Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling fundraising messaging, appeals, proposals, sponsorship materials and donor communications that highlight the impact of philanthropy.

· Engage board members and volunteer leaders in donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and community outreach.

· Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships that expand the DPJCC’s visibility, Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the DPJCC at donor meetings, community programs, networking opportunities, and special events.

Fundraising Operations & Accountability

· Develop and manage budgets for assigned fundraising programs and initiatives, ensuring resources are used effectively to achieve fundraising goals.

· Monitor fundraising performance and provide regular reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer on progress toward goals, campaign results, and opportunities for growth.

· Maintain accurate donor and prospect information, contact reports and fundraising projections in the organization’s donor database, Daxco.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

· Minimum of three years of experience in philanthropy, fundraising, nonprofit development, or a related field.

· Demonstrated success developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies and cultivating donor relationships.

· Experience soliciting and stewarding donors and moving prospects toward increased philanthropic commitments.

· Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate an organization’s mission and impact in a compelling way.

· Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Ability to work both strategically and hands-on in a collaborative, community-centered environment.

· Experience with donor databases/CRM systems and standard business technology.

· Ability and willingness to participate in evening and weekend events and donor activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in a Jewish communal organization, community center, educational institution, cultural organization, or other mission-driven nonprofit.

· Experience with major gifts, annual giving, sponsorships, special events, planned giving, or capital campaigns.

· Knowledge of the South Florida philanthropic and business community.

· Experience with Daxco platform.