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Chief Development Officer

Employer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota & Manatee
Location
District of Columbia, United States
Salary
$120,000.00 - $130,000.00
Closing date
Dec 1, 2021

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Build and lead a team of passionate result-driven development officers by serving as an inspiring but demanding mentor while driving a culture of revenue accountability in every Federation department

 

  • Develop a personal portfolio of existing high-potential and new donors and serve as their relationship manager and solicitor

 

  • Forge a culture of synergistic partnership among development professionals and committed volunteers with shared ownership of the philanthropic strategy, process and results which includes:
  • Accountability for team results
  • High touch relationship focuses
  • Challenge staff and volunteers to reach stretch results

   

  • Partner with the CEO on an ongoing basis to develop and implement a ‘total FDR’ philanthropic strategy including endowment, corporate and grants

 

  • Act as an advocate for the organization in the community and governmental activities and in making presentations countrywide to promote the mission and goals of the Foundation

 

  • Manage and delegate the philanthropic operations which includes optimizing the donor database, follow-up, billing, systems and staff development, etc.

 

  • Expand and further develop donor acquisition, retention and stewardship

 

 

  • Represent the Federation at a full calendar of civic, and charitable functions and events to cultivate relationships with current and potential donors

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan in partnership with the CEO, senior staff and Board of Directors
  • Orchestrate & complete the 30 M Capital campaign where 20 M has been raised during the opening phase.
  • Serve as the Federation’s major gift fundraiser, identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding key donors and prospects
  • Build a strong portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
  • Expand and build the Jewish Federation Endowment Fund
  • Build and continue to develop further the data base of donors and prospects
  • Direct staff in the search for grant opportunities, write, monitor and manage grant applications including timely update and final grant reports
  • Direct and continue development of an ongoing annual giving program
  • Remain up-to-date on current fundraising, being used in the nonprofit sector as well as current tax law affecting charitable giving
  • Act as an advocate for the organization in the community and governmental activities and in making presentations countrywide to promote the mission and goals of the Foundation

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