Job Description:

The Director of Individual Giving and Major Gifts engages individuals, family foundations, and key internal and external Kaiserman JCC partners in a culture of philanthropy. Reporting to the CEO and working in coordination with the Director of Development and HR, this role strategically and effectively manages a curated portfolio of donors. The Director of Individual Giving also drives stewardship efforts to increase engagement with and subsequent investment in the Kaiserman JCC.

Responsibilities:

• Closely assist CEO, board members, and Director of Development and HR in development strategy for agency

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 125-150 donors, while also identifying and qualifying new donor prospects

• Conduct regular wealth screenings of agency donor database

• Assist with securing EITC and other tax-credit program donations

• Assist with acknowledgement, recognition, ongoing communications and continued cultivation of past and current donors, particularly major donors, to enhance their relationship with the organization

• Assist with the creation and production of development communications materials including the annual report, appeals, newsletter articles, and other print materials

• Develop and execute stewardship strategies for all development events

• Engage with board and volunteers in development efforts

• Work with program staff to engage donors with specific program interests

• Support the development of an organization planned giving program

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in regular departmental meetings

• Represent and promote the Kaiserman JCC in the community as needed and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, business and governmental entities

• Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• At least five years experience in a fundraising position

• Strong skills with Excel and other data management systems

• Detail oriented

• Ability to make oral presentations, direct and organize large program meetings

• Demonstrate customer service and public relations skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Benefits and Compensation:

• $65,000-75,000 annual salary

• Flexible schedule and remote work available

• Suite of benefits including medical, retirement, etc.

• Free membership to the Kaiserman JCC

• Generous discounts on Kaiserman JCC programming, including preschool, camp, and other offerings