Director of Philanthropy

TOP Jewish Foundation ("TOP") is the community foundation serving Jewish Federations, community organizations, and philanthropists throughout West Coast and Central Florida. Founded in 1980, TOP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to securing the future of the organizations we serve through innovative philanthropy, Jewish-inspired values, and extraordinary service.

As the planned giving partner for Jewish organizations across Tampa, Orlando, Pinellas, Naples, Fort Myers, Gainesville, Brevard, Ormond Beach and surrounding communities, TOP works with donors to create meaningful charitable legacies and with partner organizations that strengthen Jewish life creating a lasting impact locally, nationally, and around the world.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, TOP is seeking an experienced, relationship-driven Director of Philanthropy to join our growing team.

The Director of Philanthropy is a senior leadership position responsible for cultivating philanthropic relationships, expanding charitable investments, and advancing TOP's mission through strategic gift planning and donor engagement.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director serves as a trusted philanthropic advisor to donors, prospective donors, professional advisors, and partner organizations. This individual helps philanthropists translate their values into meaningful charitable impact by developing customized giving strategies and guiding donors through a variety of planned and legacy giving opportunities.

The Director also partners closely with Jewish communal organizations throughout the region to strengthen their legacy programs, increase endowment support, and foster a culture of long-term philanthropy. Success in this role requires exceptional relationship-building skills, comfort in initiating conversations, strategic thinking, collaboration, and a passion for helping donors create enduring legacies.

• Develop and execute TOP's strategic initiatives.
• Obtain new donor prospects and manage a portfolio of current donors through all stages of cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and long-term relationship management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to individuals and families seeking to achieve their charitable and legacy planning goals.
• Present charitable giving strategies utilizing Donor Advised Funds, Endowment Funds, Agency Fund and other planned giving vehicles.

• Foster relationships with donors and families.
• Build and strengthen relationships with attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, trust officers, and wealth management professionals to generate philanthropic referrals.
• Collaborate with professional and volunteer leadership of partner organizations throughout TOP's service area to identify philanthropic opportunities and increase long-term investments.
• Represent TOP within the Jewish community and at professional, educational, and community events.

• Develop educational seminars, donor appreciation events, and professional advisor programs that promote charitable planning.
• Support the Legacy Program Coordinator in advancing participating organizations within the Life & Legacy Program.
• Assist partner organizations in strengthening their legacy giving efforts through coaching, education, and strategic planning.

• Partner with the TOP team to develop compelling marketing, educational, and stewardship materials that communicate TOP's mission and impact.
• Stay current on charitable planning trends, tax law developments, and best practices in philanthropy and planned giving.
• Co-present at educational sessions. Update resources and training materials as needed.

• Collaborate…