Director of Philanthropy

Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), a human services agency serving the community since 1920, is hiring a Director of Philanthropy. Reporting to the CEO, you'll lead all of JCS's philanthropic initiatives, including redesigning the annual solicitation strategy and preparing for future capital campaigns, and you'll personally manage a portfolio of donors giving at the five- and six-figure level.

Responsibilities:
• Manage a portfolio of about 85+ major gift prospects, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding gifts
• Lead the team toward a seven-figure annual fundraising goal
• Build data-driven annual fund strategies, and grow donor retention and upgrades by at least 10% a year
• Maintain a qualified major gift pipeline and an accurate forecast for the CEO and Board
• Set goals, portfolios and expectations for philanthropy staff, and run regular pipeline reviews
• Set goals for affinity groups covering fundraising, acquisition and engagement

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of successful fundraising or development experience, ideally in social services or healthcare
• Proven success securing major gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations
• Experience with donor databases, preferably Raiser's Edge
• Strong writing, relationship management and organization
• Familiarity with South Florida's philanthropic community; CFRE a plus

Benefits:
Medical and dental plans, generous vacation and holiday pay, a 401(k) match, and monthly in-service training and CEU opportunities.

**Schedule:** Full-time, with some evenings, weekends and early mornings, including JCS's signature Sunday and evening events. Requires a Level II background screening.