Director, Women's Philanthropy

The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond (JCFR) has been building, sustaining, and
connecting Jewish communities in Richmond, Israel, and worldwide for 89 years. Annually raising
and distributing over $3.3 million, the Federation protects and enhances the well-being of the
Jewish and general community through the values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah
(charity and social justice), and Torah (learning).
The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond (JCFR) seeks a Director of Women's
Philanthropy.
The Director of Women's Philanthropy will work with lay leadership to identify, engage, and solicit
women to expand and grow the Federation's overall human and financial resource development.
The Director of Women's Philanthropy will be a visionary, collaborative, and innovative leader
with a deep understanding of and commitment to the Jewish Community Federation's mission,
values, and goals. They will be passionate about philanthropy and crafting innovative and
effective fundraising, relationship management, and community engagement strategies that
raise both people and resources.
The Director of Women's Philanthropy is a key member of the Development and Engagement
team, working closely with a volunteer board including the Women's Philanthropy Chair, Women's
Philanthropy Campaign Chair, Education Chair, Lion of Judah Endowment, Lion of Judah Chair,
and Outreach Chair, alongside a Women's Philanthropy Board. They are responsible for creating
the vision and strategy, implementing a comprehensive fundraising and engagement program,
and recruiting and developing talented team members seeking to significantly increase
involvement and fundraising outcomes.
The Director of Women's Philanthropy will have the following key responsibilities:
philanthropists are solicited, stewarded, recognized, and engaged.

1. Support the Women's Philanthropy Board and subcommittees, focusing on Campaign
   and Legacy achievement, engagement, and education to ensure women

2. Personally manage a portfolio of 75 donors to drive overall philanthropy and revenue
   growth, including Annual giving, endowment and legacy giving, and supplemental and
   capital gifts.
3. Work collaboratively with lay and professional teams to steward annual donors
   towards multi-year, major, and planned gifts.
4. Oversee subcommittees, focusing on Financial Resource Development and Legacy
   groups to ensure Women's Philanthropy recognition opportunities are used in the
   community and to highlight the Lion of Judah and Lion of Judah Endowment
   programs.
5. Plan and manage programs and events for Women's Philanthropy, including annual
   events such as L'Dor V'Dor, Pearl Society, Dignity Grows, and Lion of Judah
   programming,
6. Lead local and international missions to educate, inspire, and connect women
   throughout our community with global Jewry.
7. Lead an engagement philosophy that helps individuals and families connect to Jewish
   life in Richmond and globally, eventually leading them to increased giving,
   involvement, and leadership.
8. Supervise the Dignity Grows program, including an associate, to support current
   partners, engage volunteers, and sustain funding and impact.
   Desired Qualifications & Experience
   ● Immersive understanding of the non-profit sector, the Jewish community, the Jewish
   Federations of North America, and the social impact of fundraising on Jewish
   organizations.
   ● Experience with "Moves Management," increasing giving and securing large gifts
   year-to-year.
   ● 3+ years of fundraising and/or engagement experience.
   ● Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and brings an innovative approach to
   business planning.
   ● Effective and persuasive communication skills, including preparing and delivering
   presentations to diverse audiences.
   ● Maturity, sound judgment, and high ethical standards.
   ● Analytical, yet creative; humble and empathetic