Location and Job Title:

Director of Development
Osher Marin JCC
200 N San Pedro Rd
San Rafael, CA 94903

Principal Responsibilities:

Position Summary

The Director of Development provides the leadership, strategic direction, management, and coordination for Marin JCC's fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Development creates and implements fundraising strategies that increase the organization's support from individuals, corporations, foundations, events, and other sources. The Director oversees a dedicated and professional development department, currently made up of two full-time staff, Major Gifts Officer and Annual Giving Officer.

Primary responsibilities

• Oversees creation of development plan in consultation with CEO and Development Committee.
• Directs all development activities, including individual donors, events, and foundation grants to fulfill goals of approved plan.
• Cultivates and strengthens culture of philanthropy with Board of Directors and Center management and staff.
• Identifies, cultivates and solicits individual, foundation, and corporate contributions.
• Execution of grant proposals and oversees grant management to ensure all milestones are in place to meet development plan goals.
• Manages the development department in a fiscally sound manner and ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to support fundraising goals.
• Works closely with the Board of Directors, a robust Development Committee, CEO, COO and Senior Management team to achieve goals.
• Performs general management responsibilities, including annual goals and budgets, reports, and evaluation of fundraising activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7 years of proven experience managing a complex fundraising department with a record of measurable results required.
• Bachelor's degree required; CFRE or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with donors in Marin County and specifically the Jewish philanthropic community in the region preferred.
• A strategist who is adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing, and following through; highly energetic and able to balance multiple competing priorities.
• A team builder with strong skills in supervision and leadership; must understand the subtleties of motivating and directing a diverse group of personalities.
• Ability to work in the JCC environment that honors pluralism, multiculturalism and support for Israel as the Jewish homeland.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team, and maintains a healthy sense of humor.

Position and Compensation

• Full-time onsite exempt (management level) position
• Salary range $125,000 - $150,000 annually, based on experience
• Allowance toward health, dental, vision insurance; life and disability insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 22 vacation days, 13 sick days plus approximately 15 national and Jewish holidays per year
• JCC family membership; discounts on JCC programs and events, and more.

Salary:

$135,000 - $150,000

Agency Information:

For over 75 years, the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center has played a vital role in Marin County. We proudly celebrate and sustain our Jewish cultural heritage and stand as a beacon of tolerance and inclusion for all. Our programs for all ages and interests enrich individual lives, build community, and support cross-cultural understanding. We warmly welcome everyone at the Osher Marin JCC.