Jewishsac
Associate Director of Development
Jewishsac, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Work Arrangement : Hybrid Position – Three days in-person and two days remoteReports To : Director of DevelopmentJOB RESPONSIBILITIESSummary:The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is seeking an Associate Director to join the Development Department who thrives on building & stewarding relationships, cultivating leadership, and planning events. Success in this role requires strong self-motivation and hustle, and an entrepreneurial spirit to build and try new things.Reporting to the Director of Development, this individual will play an important role in increasing the Federation’s Annual Campaign. This role will lead Federation’s emerging leadership portfolio, including the Ben-Gurion Society and National Young Leadership Cabinet, as well as other affinity groups, including the Cardozo Society (Lawyer Division) and Women’s Philanthropy.This individual will work to steward, cultivate and raise funds from group members – including existing donors and prospects, and will manage a portfolio of donors in the $1,000-$10,000 annual giving range.This role will involve planning and executing events and programs, including campaign-related events, donor stewardship events, networking events, and emerging leadership programs.Primary Responsibilities
include the following:Oversee Federation’s Emerging Leadership portfolio including Ben-Gurion Society and National Young Leadership Cabinet, and other affinity groups, including Cardozo Society and Women’s Philanthropy.Develop and implement an event/program plan and calendar for each affinity group.Cultivate and steward existing and new donors to grow the annual campaign and secure meaningful gifts through face-to-face solicitations and phone conversations.Manage major Federation Development events including fundraisers, Annual Meeting, and affinity group events. Partner with lay leaders and board members to engage donors and create meaningful events and programs.Partner cross-functionally, including with marketing team and finance team, to ensure success of events and other donor engagement opportunities.Other duties and special projects as assigned.What will success in the first year look like?Maintain and grow the Ben-Gurion Society from 65 to 100 householdsGrow National Young Leadership Cabinet by at least three new membersCreate and implement a comprehensive strategy and plan for Women’s PhilanthropySignificantly increase the Cardozo Society’s fundraising revenueSecure new and increased contributions to the annual campaign as part of the Development Department’s collective growthMeaningfully increase attendance at major Development eventsQUALIFICATIONSRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experienceMinimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit/corporate settingProven experience in planning and executing successful events, including logistics, budgeting, and vendor managementProven experience in fundraising and donor relationsAbility to build strong, trusting relationshipsStrong attention to detailStrong emotional intelligence, communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to work effectively as a leader and as part of a teamDemonstrated understanding of volunteer/professional dynamicsProven strategic thinker who can implement strategies to accomplish organizational goalsAbility to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesFlexibility to work evenings and weekend meetings/events, as neededProficiency in Word, Excel and experience with Google products and CRM/database management (bonus points if you have experience with Salesforce)Additional responsibilities as requiredCompensation:Salary Range: $80,000-90,000, commensurate with experience.Paid time off and Holidays are as follows: Fifteen (15) vacation days and Five (5) sick days annually, Nine (9) Federal Holidays, and Jewish holidays, which vary year to year.Benefits available include: Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance coverage, 401(k) and 403(b).How To Apply:Please submit your resume in PDF format, along with a cover letter describing your interest in the role to jobs@jewishinseattle.org.Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will begin the week of December 9.Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Federation website (www.jewishinseattle.org) to gain insight into our mission and impact. No phone calls please.Candidates will be required to undergo a background and reference check prior to employment.The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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include the following:Oversee Federation’s Emerging Leadership portfolio including Ben-Gurion Society and National Young Leadership Cabinet, and other affinity groups, including Cardozo Society and Women’s Philanthropy.Develop and implement an event/program plan and calendar for each affinity group.Cultivate and steward existing and new donors to grow the annual campaign and secure meaningful gifts through face-to-face solicitations and phone conversations.Manage major Federation Development events including fundraisers, Annual Meeting, and affinity group events. Partner with lay leaders and board members to engage donors and create meaningful events and programs.Partner cross-functionally, including with marketing team and finance team, to ensure success of events and other donor engagement opportunities.Other duties and special projects as assigned.What will success in the first year look like?Maintain and grow the Ben-Gurion Society from 65 to 100 householdsGrow National Young Leadership Cabinet by at least three new membersCreate and implement a comprehensive strategy and plan for Women’s PhilanthropySignificantly increase the Cardozo Society’s fundraising revenueSecure new and increased contributions to the annual campaign as part of the Development Department’s collective growthMeaningfully increase attendance at major Development eventsQUALIFICATIONSRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experienceMinimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit/corporate settingProven experience in planning and executing successful events, including logistics, budgeting, and vendor managementProven experience in fundraising and donor relationsAbility to build strong, trusting relationshipsStrong attention to detailStrong emotional intelligence, communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to work effectively as a leader and as part of a teamDemonstrated understanding of volunteer/professional dynamicsProven strategic thinker who can implement strategies to accomplish organizational goalsAbility to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesFlexibility to work evenings and weekend meetings/events, as neededProficiency in Word, Excel and experience with Google products and CRM/database management (bonus points if you have experience with Salesforce)Additional responsibilities as requiredCompensation:Salary Range: $80,000-90,000, commensurate with experience.Paid time off and Holidays are as follows: Fifteen (15) vacation days and Five (5) sick days annually, Nine (9) Federal Holidays, and Jewish holidays, which vary year to year.Benefits available include: Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance coverage, 401(k) and 403(b).How To Apply:Please submit your resume in PDF format, along with a cover letter describing your interest in the role to jobs@jewishinseattle.org.Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews will begin the week of December 9.Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the Federation website (www.jewishinseattle.org) to gain insight into our mission and impact. No phone calls please.Candidates will be required to undergo a background and reference check prior to employment.The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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