Director of Development - JCCs of North America

Director of Development
Shalom Orlando Inc
851 N Maitland Ave.
Maitland, FL 32751

Shalom Orlando is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that enhances the quality of Jewish life in the greater Orlando area and around the world through philanthropy, education, social services, culture, spirituality and total wellness.

The Director of Development at Shalom Orlando is responsible for leading and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the organization's mission and programs. Shalom Orlando is comprised of The Roth Family JCC and the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, serving as the center of Jewish life in Central Florida. This role is crucial in securing financial resources to sustain and grow Shalom Orlando's impact in the Jewish community and beyond. The Director of Development will oversee all aspects of fundraising, including major gifts, annual campaigns, planned giving, grants, and special events. This position requires a passion for the Jewish mission of Shalom Orlando, strong leadership skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, board members, and community partners. The Director of Development supervises and collaborates closely with the Director of Special Events and the Development Assistant to ensure a cohesive and effective fundraising strategy. The role also collaborates with program staff to secure corporate sponsorships for key agency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with and support the Executive Director in all development activities and operations, including oversight of $1,000+ donor relationships.
• Provide professional leadership to the Development Committee.
• Develop comprehensive fundraising strategies with the, encompassing donor recognition programs, major donor cultivation, grants, and community outreach.
• Partner with program staff to align fundraising and sponsorship opportunities with donor interests.
• Develop and manage a planned giving program to secure long-term financial stability for the organization.
• Manage development operations, including coordination with finance teams on gift processing, acknowledgments, donor communications, and revenue tracking.
• Oversee Corporate Relations to secure sponsorships and collaborate with the Grants Manager to maximize funding opportunities.
• Engage in long-term planning for capital and endowment development to ensure 's growth and sustainability.
• Work to integrate solicitation plans for designated gifts benefiting all Shalom Orlando campaigns.
• Foster a culture of collaborative teamwork within the organization, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities for team members. Establish clear goals and performance metrics for the development team.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years of experience in fundraising or a related field.
• Experience with JCC and Federation programming preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proven success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in business technology, fundraising databases, and data analysis.
• Passion for the Jewish community and familiarity with Jewish lifecycle and calendar.

Certifications and Physical Requirements

Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) certification preferred.

Salary:

$80,000 - $95,000

$80,000

Shalom Orlando strongly encourages individuals of diverse identities and backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, veteran status, financial status, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law.

Since 1973, The Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando in Maitland has been the center of Jewish life in Central Florida and home to award-winning preschool, after school, summer camp, fitness, sports, arts and community programs.