Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
Director of Development
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33412
Senior Talent Acquisition Leader | Senior Executive Recruiter | HR, Operations, Program Management & Strategy
Join a Team That Makes a Difference.
Utilize your creativity, passion, and strategic thinking to inspire others. As a Director of Development at the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, you will play a crucial role in advancing our philanthropic mission through impactful storytelling and meaningful connections with our top supporters.
Serving as the “City Hall” for the Jewish community in the beautiful Palm Beaches, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is the heart of one of North America's fastest-growing Jewish communities. We unite passionate individuals and organizations to strengthen Jewish life locally, in Israel and across more than 70 countries.
If you are a purpose‑driven leader who thrives on collaboration and believes in the transformative power of community giving, we would love to meet you.
Position Summary JFPBC seeks a Director of Development to manage a high‑capacity donor portfolio, strategically engaging donors and prospects across diverse community segments. The Director will cultivate current and new donors to drive significant Annual Campaign and Targeted Gifts results, engaging high net‑worth individuals and participating in the Federation’s Campaign today, (Annual Campaign) and tomorrow and forever (Legacy Giving). Reporting to the Senior Development Director, the Director will work autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to align donor aspirations with community needs. The role also includes programmatic responsibilities, providing leadership to volunteer committees, and actively participating in organizational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a tailored fundraising portfolio targeting gated community campaigns, including established donors and high net‑worth newcomers.
Pursue a robust set of frontline fundraising activities encompassing prospect and donor visits, solicitations, and successful gift closures.
Attain an in‑depth understanding of donors’ and prospects’ philanthropic inclinations, capacity, and motivations through personal and virtual meetings.
Design and execute dynamic, multi‑phase personalized strategies that leverage community leaders, culminating in the successful solicitation and closure of substantial five‑ and six‑figure gifts.
Partner with local agencies and stakeholders to engage new donors.
Build engagement committees, fundraising opportunities, programs, and events in specific communities.
Mentor fellow fundraisers, drawing from donor and prospect engagement insights to inform elevated strategies.
Provide professional leadership to committees, working closely with lay leadership to achieve fundraising and engagement goals.
Collaborate with colleagues and support all fundraising initiatives and JFPBC events.
Qualifications & Skills
5+ years experience in nonprofit fundraising or a closely related field.
Ability and desire to build relationships and work closely, comfortably, and happily with lay leaders and staff.
Varied solicitation, donor cultivation, and stewardship experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop excellent relationships with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
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).
Strong knowledge of business technology; fundraising database skills required.
Passion for the Jewish community, Israel, and familiarity with Jewish calendar and lifecycle.
Remote Work Policy
Position is eligible to work from home occasionally in accordance with Federation policies.
Follow all Federation policies and procedures.
Be available to other employees during Federation’s normal business hours.
Do not work from a public place (e.g., coffee shop, library, etc.) and/or join a public, insecure Wi‑Fi network when working with sensitive or confidential information.
Coordinate with IT department to maintain appropriate computer equipment and connectivity.
Pay Rate In addition to benefits, the annual salary for this role starts at $90,000. Compensation is benchmarked against role level, location, experience, skills, and education/training.
Equal Opportunity Statement JFPBC strongly encourages applications from individuals with varied identities and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, all individuals are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, financial status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Business Development
Industries: Non‑profit Organizations
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
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Utilize your creativity, passion, and strategic thinking to inspire others. As a Director of Development at the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, you will play a crucial role in advancing our philanthropic mission through impactful storytelling and meaningful connections with our top supporters.
Serving as the “City Hall” for the Jewish community in the beautiful Palm Beaches, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is the heart of one of North America's fastest-growing Jewish communities. We unite passionate individuals and organizations to strengthen Jewish life locally, in Israel and across more than 70 countries.
If you are a purpose‑driven leader who thrives on collaboration and believes in the transformative power of community giving, we would love to meet you.
Position Summary JFPBC seeks a Director of Development to manage a high‑capacity donor portfolio, strategically engaging donors and prospects across diverse community segments. The Director will cultivate current and new donors to drive significant Annual Campaign and Targeted Gifts results, engaging high net‑worth individuals and participating in the Federation’s Campaign today, (Annual Campaign) and tomorrow and forever (Legacy Giving). Reporting to the Senior Development Director, the Director will work autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers, and external partners to align donor aspirations with community needs. The role also includes programmatic responsibilities, providing leadership to volunteer committees, and actively participating in organizational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead a tailored fundraising portfolio targeting gated community campaigns, including established donors and high net‑worth newcomers.
Pursue a robust set of frontline fundraising activities encompassing prospect and donor visits, solicitations, and successful gift closures.
Attain an in‑depth understanding of donors’ and prospects’ philanthropic inclinations, capacity, and motivations through personal and virtual meetings.
Design and execute dynamic, multi‑phase personalized strategies that leverage community leaders, culminating in the successful solicitation and closure of substantial five‑ and six‑figure gifts.
Partner with local agencies and stakeholders to engage new donors.
Build engagement committees, fundraising opportunities, programs, and events in specific communities.
Mentor fellow fundraisers, drawing from donor and prospect engagement insights to inform elevated strategies.
Provide professional leadership to committees, working closely with lay leadership to achieve fundraising and engagement goals.
Collaborate with colleagues and support all fundraising initiatives and JFPBC events.
Qualifications & Skills
5+ years experience in nonprofit fundraising or a closely related field.
Ability and desire to build relationships and work closely, comfortably, and happily with lay leaders and staff.
Varied solicitation, donor cultivation, and stewardship experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop excellent relationships with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
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).
Strong knowledge of business technology; fundraising database skills required.
Passion for the Jewish community, Israel, and familiarity with Jewish calendar and lifecycle.
Remote Work Policy
Position is eligible to work from home occasionally in accordance with Federation policies.
Follow all Federation policies and procedures.
Be available to other employees during Federation’s normal business hours.
Do not work from a public place (e.g., coffee shop, library, etc.) and/or join a public, insecure Wi‑Fi network when working with sensitive or confidential information.
Coordinate with IT department to maintain appropriate computer equipment and connectivity.
Pay Rate In addition to benefits, the annual salary for this role starts at $90,000. Compensation is benchmarked against role level, location, experience, skills, and education/training.
Equal Opportunity Statement JFPBC strongly encourages applications from individuals with varied identities and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, all individuals are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, financial status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Business Development
Industries: Non‑profit Organizations
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
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