Position: Associate Vice President of DevelopmentDepartment: DevelopmentReports To: Senior Vice President Philanthropy; includes dotted line reporting to Vice President of Development – Annual CampaignAbout Us:The Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford (JFGH) is a trusted nonprofit dedicated to building and sustaining a vibrant Jewish community in greater Hartford, Israel, and across the globe. For over 70 years, JFGH has united volunteers and professionals to strengthen Jewish life through planning, fundraising, and community initiatives. Greater Hartford’s Jewish community of over 30,000 thrives in a region with rich cultural institutions, strong schools/universities, and affordable neighborhoods. Federation’s total financial resource development last year exceeded $12 million.Role Overview:As a key leader on the Development team, the Associate Vice President of Development is a strategic relationship builder, working closely with donors and volunteer leaders to advance the Federation’s mission and achieve Annual Campaign goals. An experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of cultivating relationships, building a donor pipeline, and securing gifts of $5,000 and above. Also oversees the Women’s Philanthropy program, meeting fundraising metrics, deepening engagement, and ensuring donor stewardship.Major Gifts (70%):- Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio, securing gifts of $10,000+ as part of a $5.3M+ Annual Campaign.- Conduct a minimum of 8 pre-planned, face-to-face meetings with donors/prospects each month.- Manage a portfolio of ~150 prospects with capacity ratings between $5,000–$250,000.- Collaborate across departments (e.g., Marketing, Impact) to enhance engagement and maximize outcomes.- Assist with planning and executing special events (parlor meetings, cultivation gatherings).- Participate in all aspects of the giving cycle using a “moves management” philosophy.- Work closely with lay leaders in donor cultivation and engagement.Women’s Philanthropy (30%):- Provide strategic oversight of the Women’s Philanthropy Division; implement and evaluate engagement/fundraising metrics.- Partner with lay leadership to design and implement solicitation strategies and meaningful engagement opportunities.- Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of LION-level donors and prospects.- Oversee the Lion of Judah Endowment (LOJE) and Women’s Philanthropy Legacy initiatives; ensure ongoing cultivation and stewardship.- Create and execute cultivation plans for women donors to move them to higher giving levels.- Women’s Volunteer Engagement: serve as primary contact for committees and volunteers; develop agendas, prepare briefings, support affinity groups; recruit, onboard, and engage new members and volunteers.Other:- Perform other duties as assigned to support the Development department and the organization, including cross-departmental initiatives and special projects.Background and Qualifications:- Minimum 8 years’ experience in annual fundraising and donor engagement; proven success soliciting and closing six-figure gifts.- Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to build and sustain relationships with lay leaders, donors, and staff at all levels.- Excellent verbal and written communication; able to articulate mission and impact persuasively.- Proven supervisory and leadership abilities; experience managing staff and/or volunteers.- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; comfortable with donor databases and emerging technologies.- Deep understanding of the Jewish community—values, customs, traditions.- Collaborative, solutions-oriented team player in a mission-driven environment; values cross-functional partnership.- B.A. or B.S. required; advanced degree or professional certification preferred (e.g., CAP®, CFP®, CFRE®).