Director of Development

4 weeks ago


Sarasota, United States JFCS of the Suncoast Full time

POSITION SUMMARY

To support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and further the agency’s mission by increasing the financial sustainability of the organization through sustaining and developing current donors and developing a new donor base.

PERSONAL TRAITS

Passion, advocacy and excitement for the mission of the Jewish Family & Children’s Services of the Suncoast, Inc.

Intellectual curiosity, confidence and ability to apply the experience of innovative, successful, development experience to an organization that will transform lives forever.

Poise, credibility and relationship skills to work with diverse constituencies

Strong personal work ethic with a sense of humor and perspective

Entrepreneurial, innovative style

Integrity and honesty

Leadership skills that are team orientated and mission-driven

Collaborative

Strong verbal and written skills to articulate the mission and develop case statements for giving

Creative professional with the desire to develop, execute and build a solid environment for philanthropy

Understanding of local philanthropy and fundraising practice in Sarasota

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the CEO in the implementation of the annual fundraising plan

Provide strategic direction and support organizational change

Work closely with the Development and Communications team to deliver a high level of awareness of JFCS programs and services

Serves as a major gift fundraiser, identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding key donors and prospects

Develop an ongoing Planned Giving program leveraging increased support from current donors and creating plans to attract new levels of donors – taking specific responsibility for attracting new younger families in the Sarasota area to support the work of JFCS (community-based fundraising)

Develop analytical tools and manage the donor data base to improve the efficiency and donor receptivity to solicitation efforts

Working with the CEO, search for grant opportunities, monitor and manage grant applications including timely update and final grant reports. Maintain excellent working relationships with all private foundations calendaring annual meetings and communication

Support the recruitment of legacy donors and programs in line with external partnerships

Remain up-to-date on current fundraising, being used in the nonprofit sector as well as current tax law affecting charitable giving

Attend a wide range of networking events to promote the message of JFCS and the opportunities available to support the work of the organization

Instrumental in successful execution of all fundraising events

A deep, abiding passion for the mission and goals of the agency

Belief and support in donor-centered philanthropic culture

Proven ability to articulate a compelling vision and inspire board, staff, donors, volunteers and public to achieve it

High emotional intelligence and ethical standards

A high degree of self-motivation, ingenuity, and creativity

Open minded, adaptable and collaborative

Ability to maintain positive and authentic relationships

Comfort and confidence in asking for and closing major gifts

Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic and quickly changing environment

Highly organized with attention to detail

Excellent at follow-through and donor customer service

Commitment to diligently documenting contact information, prospect research, and interaction reports

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to write clear, concise, and compelling proposals, stories, letters, reports

Proficient in accessing and using donor management software

Willingness to mentor and coach others

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 7 years of development experience and demonstrated success in fundraising, management, and strategic planning. A background in either a for profit or non-profit arena in a leadership position and CFRE certification is a plus.

Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS) - is a fully accredited, community-based social service organization that delivers a broad range of professional mental health and human services to individuals, families, seniors, adults, children and veterans on a secular, non-denominational basis. Through comprehensive programs, JFCS empowers individuals by helping them make life-altering changes to improve the quality of their lives. JFCS promotes self-sufficiency, providing people with the resources not only to cope, but to overcome life's challenges. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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