Location and Job Title:

Director of Annual Giving, Events and Sponsorships
JCC of Stamford
1035 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905

Principal Responsibilities:

Position Summary

The Director leads and grows the JCC's annual campaign, fundraising events and sponsorship program, and strengthens donor engagement across the organization.

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on fundraiser who is highly organized, entrepreneurial and energized by both building relationships and getting things done.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual campaign, including strategy, segmentation, appeals, renewals and upgrades
• Manage and grow the portfolio of fundraising events, including revenue goals, logistics, volunteers and follow-up
• Build the sponsorship program by developing packages and cultivating local business and corporate partners
• Set contributed income goals with the Vice President of Advancement and report on progress
• Move event attendees and annual donors into deeper giving
• Work with Marketing and Advancement operations on donor communications, gift processing and stewardship
• Recruit and work with volunteer leaders and committees

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 4 years of nonprofit fundraising or closely related experience, with success in annual giving, events, sponsorships or donor engagement
• Experience planning fundraising events
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising reporting
• Strong writing, organization and project management skills
• Experience developing sponsorship packages
• Experience working with boards and committees
• Office work with regular evening and weekend events
• Ability to stand for extended periods at events and to lift up to 25 pounds

Preferred

Physical Requirements and Schedule

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $70,000 - $75,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; employee discount; complimentary JCC membership.

To Apply

Send a resume and cover letter to Rachel Beckwith at [email protected].

Salary:

$65,000 - $75,000

Agency Information:

The Stamford Jewish Community Center is a cultural, educational and recreational center, offering exceptional programs, classes and special events designed to enrich the mind, body and spirit. While we are driven by the Jewish values of welcoming guests, kindness, respect, and communal responsibility, we warmly welcome people of all ages, faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds.