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Job Description
Senior Director of Development
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF DALLAS INCORPORATED - 4.5
Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance Parental leave Vision insurance Loan assistance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Director of Development is responsible for overseeing the Development team, building the infrastructure needed to grow the JFS Foundation, and stewarding relationships with individual donors and prospects capable of making significant contributions to advance Jewish Family Service of Dallas' mission. Reporting directly to the Chief Advancement Officer, the ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, detail-oriented project manager, and relationship-driven fundraiser with a deep commitment to strengthening communities and supporting the work of JFS Dallas. What We Do Help our donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions through a meaningful relationship with our organization Build infrastructure needed to transform the JFS Foundation into a true fundraising organization for the agency Analyze needed changes and create a work plan Collaborate with lay leadership and agency leadership to set up necessary policies and procedures Draft a transition plan for fundraising's move to the JFS Foundation and work with Marketing & Communications team on a public roll-out plan Maintain a personal portfolio of major gift prospects (defined as those giving a gift of $5,000+). Serve as the primary relationship manager for this portfolio of prospects, developing and implementing a written donor strategy; ensure that each major donor and prospect has a clear strategy and timeline for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Communicate with portfolio donors through face-to-face cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship meetings, and written communications Attend program and fundraising activities as needed, including evenings and weekends. Manage the Development Team Work with members of the Development team to align efforts and set goals Provide complete and accurate activity reports on moves management on a regular basis that include detailed call reports, revenue forecasts, data analytics, and other accomplishments. Through the work of the Contributions Coordinator, ensure proper donor recognition in all publications and oversee accurate donor lists for those publications. Develop and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with the senior leadership team, advancement team, board, and volunteers. Support the fundraising efforts of the Chief Advancement Officer and Chief Executive Officer in securing new and renewed annual, endowment, and planned gifts Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team on mailed/emailed solicitations Collaborate and engage the program department heads in donor cultivation and stewardship to bring the philanthropic potential of JFS Dallas' work to donors. Serve on agency & board committees as assigned Foster employee relations by creating an atmosphere of collaboration, consulting, and communication Bachelor's degree required 5+ years of fundraising strongly preferred 3+ years of department leadership strongly preferred Excellent skills in MS Word, Outlook and Excel, plus donor databases (specific experience in Raiser's Edge a plus) Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team and/or facilitate work groups required Experience in nonprofit development and networking Ability to work some evenings and occasional weekends What We Have to Offer JFS offers excellent benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, generous paid vacation days, paid parental leave and a 403B match. Licensed Mental Health professionals also qualify for the Mental Health Loan Repayment Assistance Program through HH Loans! JFS provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and veteran status, except in the case of those positions in which religion is, in the opinion of JFS, an essential factor. Employment opportunities include but are not limited to recruitment, employment placement, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, use of facilities and participation in JFS sponsored events. JFS is an E-Verify participant.
