Chief Development Officer for Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Build and lead a team of passionate result-driven development officers by serving as an inspiring but demanding mentor while driving a culture of revenue accountability in every Federation department

• Develop a personal portfolio of existing high-potential and new donors and serve as their relationship manager and solicitor

• Forge a culture of synergistic partnership among development professionals and committed volunteers with shared ownership of the philanthropic strategy, process and results which includes:
• Accountability for team results
• High touch relationship focuses
• Challenge staff and volunteers to reach stretch results

• Partner with the CEO on an ongoing basis to develop and implement a ‘total FDR’ philanthropic strategy including endowment, corporate and grants

• Manage and delegate the philanthropic operations which includes optimizing the donor database, follow-up, billing, systems and staff development, etc.

• Expand and further develop donor acquisition, retention and stewardship

• Represent the Federation at a full calendar of civic, and charitable functions and events to cultivate relationships with current and potential donors

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising plan in partnership with the CEO, senior staff and Board of Directors
• Orchestrate & complete the 30 M Capital campaign where 20 M has been raised during the opening phase.
• Serve as the Federation’s major gift fundraiser, identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding key donors and prospects
• Build a strong portfolio of major gift prospects and donors.
• Expand and build the Jewish Federation Endowment Fund
• Build and continue to develop further the data base of donors and prospects
• Direct staff in the search for grant opportunities, write, monitor and manage grant applications including timely update and final grant reports
• Direct and continue development of an ongoing annual giving program
• Remain up-to-date on current fundraising, being used in the nonprofit sector as well as current tax law affecting charitable giving
• Act as an advocate for the organization in the community and governmental activities and in making presentations countrywide to promote the mission and goals of the Foundation