About UJA-JCC Greenwich:  Greenwich is a vibrant, growing Jewish community. We are located right over the New York border with Westchester county

Our high energy team at UJA-JCC is focused on our mission to enrich, support and connect Jewish Greenwich and Jewish communities in Israel and worldwide with exceptional cultural and educational programs, advocacy and Jewish philanthropy. With an annual campaign of 1.4 million dollars and another 2 million in donor-directed giving, we are looking to grow our annual campaign, create an endowment, and expand our highly regarded programming.  We have an entrepreneurial spirit and are focused on growth, positive change, and community impact.

Responsibilities

The Director of Development is responsible for building the fundraising base of UJA-JCC Greenwich, cultivating new donors, stewarding current donors, developing paths for each level of giving and identifying how UJA-JCC Greenwich can best serve the community. Specifically, this role has three responsibility areas: (1) Women’s Philanthropy, (2) Broader Development, and (3) Major Events. Each of these is core to UJA-JCC’s Greenwich’s Development success

• (1) Women’s Philanthropy (WP) Development and stewardship of the WP Board inclusive of growing the WP community external to the BoardOversees the implementation of recruitment, logistics, agenda and materials preparation, guest speakers, meeting minutes and follow-up items, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy, for all WP programs and meetings Leads effort to grow the Lion of Judah society ($5,000+ annual gift) Recruit for Lions of Judah Conference biannually Identify leaders for nomination to National Women's Philanthropy and Young Leadership Cabinet

• (2) Development Develop measurable outcomes to evaluate effectiveness and fundraising of (1) all programming, (2) meeting with and allocating resources to PJ Library, Women’s Philanthropy, and Major Donors, (3) other measures as identified as relevant and necessary by the COO Overseen by CEO Oversee the campaign strategy relationship Design and implement strategies for more structured donor stewardship and integrating targeted programming by giving levels Create and own a donor stewardship calendar for professional staff

Annual CampaignWork in partnership with the UJA-JCC Greenwich team in fundraising efforts and help create an annual campaign plan Annual Report: Data collection, data presentation, report outline and compilation Cultivate and steward donor prospects and carry a personal portfolio of donors Newcomer Engagement

• (3) Major Events:
• Manage events including partnering with C-Level employees and the Board on key items

Serve as Event Lead for events such as:

• WP Fall Brunch
• Annual Gala
• The Black Family Community Forum
• Lion of Judah Event
• Ad hoc major events

Salary Commensurate with experience

Qualifications

• Approximately seven or more years of professional work experience, including fundraising, in a non-profit organization or equivalent
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Supports Israel as the Jewish Homeland and identifies as a Zionist
• Knowledge of Jewish values, holidays, traditions, and culture and Israel
• Competence in databases and spreadsheets, including basic programs (Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel), email marketing programs (such as Constant Contact). Blackbaud Raiser's Edge experience is a plus
• This is a full-time, exempt position that requires some nights and Sundays. Applicants should be able to lift 30 lbs. without risk of injury