Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit | West Bloomfield, MI Reports to: Chief Development Officer
Job Summary
The Director of Development partners with the Chief Development Officer to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies that secure philanthropic and volunteer support for the organization. This role oversees annual giving and leads fundraising efforts, managing a portfolio of donors and prospects while cultivating meaningful relationships that advance the agency's mission. The Director of Development supervises a team of two and works collaboratively with the CDO, CEO, and the marketing team.
Principal Accountabilities
Fund Development: In conjunction with the CDO, create and implement a goal-oriented fund-raising program including annual giving, major gifts (including endowments), sponsorships, events, named funds, and testamentary giving. Lead major fundraising campaigns and develop strategies, timelines, and segmented solicitations for each campaign.
Ambassadorship: Work with the CDO on selected Board committees focused on fund-raising and marketing initiatives. Develop and lead solicitation training efforts with the board and others engaged in philanthropic fundraising.
Donor Prospecting: Identify prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors for JFS cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Technology: Work with staff to maximize use of data from the donor database for gift entry, data collection, mailings, campaigns, donor stewardship, prospecting, gift renewals, and upgrades.
Marketing: Collaborate with the communications manager and volunteer staff to create and promote fund raising and philanthropic opportunities within all volunteer programs and communication materials.
Supervision: Supervise the Senior Development Associate and the Development Data Coordinator, including weekly individual supervision meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
4–6 years of experience in development with a Jewish non-profit and/or human service agency Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred; CFRE preferred Proficiency with Raiser's Edge NXT CRM software and Microsoft Office Strong analytical, interpersonal, and written communication skills Knowledge of current public policy trends related to health and human services Cultural competence with sub-populations within the Jewish community
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Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.