We are hiring a Development Director!

About UJA-JCC Greenwich: Greenwich is a vibrant, growing Jewish community. We are located right over the New York border with Westchester county

Our high energy team at UJA-JCC is focused on our mission to enrich, support and connect Jewish Greenwich and Jewish communities in Israel and worldwide with exceptional cultural and educational programs, advocacy and Jewish philanthropy. With an annual campaign of 1.4 million dollars and another 2 million in donor-directed giving, we are looking to grow our annual campaign, create an endowment, and expand our highly regarded programming. We have an entrepreneurial spirit and are focused on growth, positive change, and community impact.

Responsibilities

The Director of Development is responsible for building the fundraising base of UJA-JCC Greenwich, cultivating new donors, stewarding current donors, developing paths for each level of giving and identifying how UJA-JCC Greenwich can best serve the community. Specifically, this role has three responsibility areas: (1) Women’s Philanthropy, (2) Broader Development, and (3) Major Events. Each of these is core to UJA-JCC’s Greenwich’s Development success

(1) Women’s Philanthropy (WP)
Development and stewardship of the WP Board inclusive of growing the WP community external to the Board
Oversees the implementation of recruitment, logistics, agenda and materials preparation, guest speakers, meeting minutes and follow-up items, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy, for all WP programs and meetings
Leads effort to grow the Lion of Judah society ($5,000+ annual gift)
Recruit for Lions of Judah Conference biannually and other national/international
missions and special events
Identify leaders for nomination to National Women's Philanthropy and Young Leadership Cabinet
(2) Development
Develop measurable outcomes to evaluate effectiveness and fundraising of (1) all programming, (2) meeting with and allocating resources to PJ Library, Women’s Philanthropy, and Major Donors, (3) other measures as identified as relevant and necessary by the COO
Overseen by CEO
Oversee Campaign Strategy
Design and implement strategies for donor stewardship and integrating targeted programming by giving levels
Create and own a donor stewardship calendar for professional staff
Annual Campaign
Work in partnership with the UJA-JCC Greenwich team in fundraising efforts and help create an annual campaign plan
Cultivate and steward donor prospects and carry a personal portfolio of donors
Newcomer Engagement

(3) Major Events:
Ownership of programs in partnership with C-Level employees and the Board to identify and contract with speakers, identify co-chairs, organize events
Serve as Event Lead and coordinate vendor management for events such as:

WP Fall Brunch
Annual Gala
The Black Family Community Forum
Lion of Judah Annual Event
Ad hoc major events

Salary Commensurate with experience

Qualifications

Seven or more years of professional work experience, including fundraising, in a non-profit organization or equivalent
Undergraduate degree or equivalent
Supports Israel’s right to exist as the Jewish homeland and identifies as a Zionist
Knowledge of Jewish values, holidays, traditions, and culture and Israel
Competence in databases and spreadsheets, including basic programs (Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel), email marketing programs (such as Constant Contact). Blackbaud Raiser's Edge experience is a plus
This is a full-time, exempt position that requires some nights and Sundays. Applicants should be able to lift 30 lbs. without risk of injury