Director, Managed Campaigns- Palm

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that mobilizes the community to care for those in need, activate Jewish life, safeguard the people of Israel, and combat antisemitism and hatred locally and in more than 70 countries worldwide. Each year, Federation engages thousands of donors and volunteers to generate tens of millions of dollars in philanthropic support, sustaining a network that delivers critical services, builds community, and responds to urgent challenges.

Staff play a direct role in advancing this work across the Palm Beaches and beyond.

The Director of Managed Campaigns is responsible for managing a diverse donor portfolio, cultivating and soliciting donors and prospects for annual gifts in the $1,000-$10,000+ range. The Director manages the strategy and execution of assigned managed campaigns, which may include local gated communities and other priority segments, to drive increased Annual Campaign results. The Director works closely with high net-worth households and lay leaders to support Federation through its Annual Campaign and Legacy Giving.

In this role, the Director is accountable for overall campaign performance within assigned segments, serving as a multiplier of results through team leadership, volunteer engagement, and strategic execution.

Reporting to the Vice President, Annual Campaign, the Director of Managed Campaigns manages Development Officer(s) and collaborates closely with colleagues across the organization. Federation may hire this position at either the Director or Senior Director level depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, as well as organizational needs.

Percentage of Time: 30%

• Develop and execute strategy for assigned managed campaigns to meet Annual Campaign fundraising goals.
• Coordinate fundraising opportunities, programs, and events in assigned communities.
• Recruit and provide professional leadership to fundraising and engagement committees, working closely with lay leadership to achieve fundraising goals.
• Accountable for campaign goal attainment.

Percentage of Time: 40%

• Manage a tailored fundraising portfolio of approximately 200 households with the intention of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual gifts in the $1,+ range.
• Identify prospects with the capacity to make major and leadership gifts ($25,000+) to Federation and collaborate with colleagues on donor strategy and solicitation.
• Pursue a robust set of frontline fundraising activities including prospect and donor visits, solicitations, and successful gift closures.
• Deepen relationships and attain an in-depth understanding of donors’ and prospects' philanthropic inclinations, capacity, and motivations through approximately 80 in-person and virtual meetings annually.

Percentage of Time: 30%

• Manage Development Officer(s) as assigned, driving DO performance and strategy
• Mentor fellow fundraisers, drawing from donor and prospect engagement insights to inform elevated strategies
• Collaborate with colleagues and support all fundraising initiatives and Federation events.
• Partner with local agencies and stakeholders to understand priorities and opportunities to engage donors and prospects.
• Identify and solve gaps to ensure success within the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising or a related field
• Ability and desire to build relationships and work closely, comfortably, and happily with lay leaders and staff
• Varied solicitation, donor cultivation stewardship or related experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop excellent relationships with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail; able to organize, prioritize and execute responsibilities as well as manage multiple projects
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, oral, and public speaking)
• Strong knowledge of business technology, fundraising database skills required
• Passion for the Jewish community,…