Chief Development Officer

Overview

Job Title : Chief Development Officer

Location : In-Office, New Orleans, Louisiana

Reports to : Chief Executive Officer

Summary/objective : The Chief Development Officer of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans (Federation) will be responsible for developing and overseeing the execution of a high-level strategic plan for fundraising. The Chief Development Officer will oversee and drive the entire Financial Resource Development (FRD) for the organization and will lead the effort to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward the annual campaign, major donors, planned giving, sponsorships and grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Expand on our track record of fundraising success
• Find creative avenues for growth
• Have a passion for both fundraising and stewardship, matched by extensive knowledge of these respective crafts
• Reimagine Federation’s philanthropic capabilities and infrastructure, with a focus on end-to-end, donor-centric solutions
• Work closely with the CEO and COO to execute a clear vision and strategy
• Oversee sponsorship and grant opportunities, as well as legacy and supplemental giving opportunities
• Match our members of the New Orleans Jewish community to their philanthropic passions
• Articulate confidently the Federation’s mission and vision
• Demonstrate fundraising leadership with a track record in development planning and major portfolio management
• Develop and execute a long-range strategy for increasing private philanthropic support and meet annual financial targets
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, steward, and secure charitable funds in New Orleans’ Jewish community
• Collaborate with staff to foster a culture of mission, excellence, collaboration, respect, performance measurement, and accountability
• Build productive relationships and alliances with internal and external stakeholders
• Engage, motivate, and thank donors and prospects; inspire confidence across constituencies
• Other duties as assigned

Dealings with Board and Senior Staff Leadership

• Educate and train campaign volunteer leadership, board members and staff on donor identification, cultivation and stewardship
• Engage campaign volunteer leadership and board members and provide information on donor cultivation, fundraising techniques, sponsorship opportunities and planned giving tactics
• Attend board and committee meetings and report on development activities as needed
• Serve as an ambassador for the organization to constituents, partner organizations, and potential funders
• Collaborate with partner organization JEF to coordinate planned giving strategies
• Develop and provide regular financial and fundraising reports for the CEO, COO, and Board of Trustees

Strategic Philanthropy

• Develop and implement an integrated Financial Resource Development (FRD) model, including major and planned giving (in collaboration with JEF)
• Evaluate current event planning strategy and modernize the approach
• Build replicable processes for stewarding donor prospects and matching donors to programs
• Identify and implement new revenue streams with a focus on sustainable, unrestricted gifts
• Enhance donor understanding of the Federation’s mission and increase investment
• Lead planning and execution of fundraising and philanthropic outreach to support operations, programs, and allocations
• Develop opportunities for supplemental gifts to support specific Federation programs
• Cultivate new strategies to broaden and deepen engagement of the next generation of Jewish philanthropists
• Craft relationships with a personal portfolio of major donors

Competency

• Direct experience creating and executing annual campaigns and long-term affinity programs
• Direct experience soliciting and cultivating donors
• Keen knowledge of philanthropic trends across charitable giving
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and work independently with accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Expert ability in Microsoft applications
• Understanding of social media best practices and basic graphic design knowledge
• Proven understanding of data analytics, including CRMs and measurement tools
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff

Supervisory responsibilities

• Supervises the Finance & Resource Development Associate and the Office Administrative Coordinator

Work environment

• Strong team culture and brainstorming sessions with competent staff
• Respect by lay leaders and staff for sick and vacation time, as well as Jewish holidays

Salary & Benefits

• Salary : $85,000-$95,000 annually
• Work week : 34 hours: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. with an hour unpaid lunch; additional hours for evening and weekend events
• Generous holiday policy : including Jewish and some Federal holidays off
• Vacation and sick days : 15 vacation days and 10 sick days
• Other benefits : 401K, life insurance, long-term disability, health insurance (Federation pays 80%), complimentary family membership to the JCC, flexible medical spending plan, and 4 days/month remote option after 3 months

How To Apply

Please send a resume and a cover letter to Only applications with both a resume and a cover letter will be considered. In your cover letter, provide integrated responses to the following questions:

• 1. Tell us why you think this role and JFGNO would be a good fit for you.
• 2. Tell us about your best professional accomplishment.
• 3. How do you hope this opportunity will help you grow personally and professionally?

About Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans ("Federation"), founded in 1913, serves as the central coordinating body for the local Jewish community. Its mission is to inspire Jewish identity and engagement by connecting members to opportunities locally and globally. Federation fosters an inclusive and connected community through programs in leadership, advocacy, professional development, interfaith dialogue, and social action. These initiatives promote multicultural relations, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and philanthropy. Through strategic partnerships, Federation strengthens Jewish life, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive future for all.