Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers best-in-class, person-centered programs and resources to transform lives. Building on our 125-year history, we are here to help individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential. Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve thousands of individuals annually regardless of age, race, religion, national origin or ability to pay.

Working at JF&CS:

At JF&CS, we hold these values close to our heart: Commitment and integrity, compassion and respect, innovation and collaboration, professionalism, and responsiveness to diverse needs. Guided by Jewish values, and voted a Top Workplace for 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, we are a welcoming community of professionals passionate about making a difference in the community. For testimonials from staff on what it’s like being part of the JF&CS family, you can visit our Careers page.

Benefits:

• Up to 20 days paid time off per year
• Paid holidays
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave

JF&CS is now seeking a full-time Development Officer.

PURPOSE:

The Development Officer will be responsible for developing, growing and stewarding the Judith N. Cohen Society and Legacy Society. Identify and cultivate relationships with prospective donors. Develop and implement strategy for corporate engagement through event sponsorships and volunteer opportunities. This position plays a critical role in bringing in new funds for Annual Campaign and Special Events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Donors:

• Maintain a portfolio of donors and/or donor prospects to cultivate and steward annually, with focus on gifts or prospects who can give at the Judith N. Cohen Society level of $10,000 or above.
• Work with Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) and Director of Development (DD), implement strategies and techniques to identify prospective new donors to expand and deepen donor support of the Annual Campaign through major gifts.
• Develop resources and relationships, including identification of donor prospects, donor research, cultivation and stewardship of donors.

Life & Legacy:

• Identify and solicit potential donors for legacy giving opportunities.

Corporate Engagement:

• Identify and cultivate relationships with corporations for benefit of JF&CS.
• Solicit corporations for event sponsorships.
• Coordinate with volunteer team to create meaningful engagement opportunities, both on-site and off-site, for corporations.
• Ensure corporate sponsors are receiving proper recognition at events.

Stewardship:

• Work with CAO, DD and Resource Development (RD) Committee to develop and implement stewardship strategies and plans that strengthen long-term relationships with major donors and legacy donors.
• Manage recognition for donors around birthdays and holidays with personal outreach.
• Work in partnership with staff to identify and develop recognition opportunities and events.
• Develop and implement stewardship events, in coordination with DD and Events Manager, that advance donor involvement and cultivation of major donors and legacy donors.

Other Duties as Assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supportive of the JF&CS mission.
• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills.
• Experience and interest in development.
• Knowledge of and interest in the Jewish community.
• Ability to build relationships with donors.
• Aptitude for detail and commitment to accuracy and follow through.
• Keen writing and editing skills desired.
• Proficient in Windows, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and fundraising database software.
• Experience with Raisers Edge/NXT database preferred.
• Knowledge of legacy gift opportunities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time and meet deadlines.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, customer-service focused environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Special tasks or events may require after hours or weekend work (evenings or Sundays).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 10 pounds
• The employee may be required to stand for extended periods of time during presentations or meeting facilitations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have the ability to work some evening and weekend hours, particularly those relating to annual campaign, events, and sponsorship activities.
• Office environment
• The workload is fast paced with timeliness a concern for internal and external customers

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree at a minimum; Master’s degree a plus.
• 3-5 years professional experience in development/fundraising

Candidates who are selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening as well as a pre-employment drug screening. Employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of both the background check and the drug screening. Additionally, if applicable, tuberculosis testing (TB) and fingerprinting may also be required.

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees' unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.