Senior Development Officer or Development Officer

Description

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 Development Officer 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 Development Officer manages the strategy and execution of assigned managed campaigns, which may include local gated communities and other donor segments, to drive increased Annual Campaign results. The Development Officer works closely with individuals from all backgrounds to support Federation through its Annual Campaign and Legacy Giving.

Reporting to a Director, Managed Campaigns, the Development Officer operates autonomously as well as in collaboration with colleagues and Federation volunteers. Federation may hire this position at either the Senior Development Officer or Development Officer level depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, as well as organizational needs.

Fundraising Strategy and Campaign Management

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.

Gift Cultivation and Solicitation

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 $1,000-$10,000+ 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.

Innovation and Program Support

Percentage of Time: 30%

• 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 approaches to expand reach among donor community, Seek out applies, and shares knowledge of fundraising trends and innovations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years experience in a professional field required, fundraising or non-profit experience preferred, or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience and skills required.
• Superior customer service skills
• 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)
• Passion for the Jewish community, Israel and familiarity with Jewish calendar and lifecycle

JFPBC strongly encourages applications from individuals with…