Chief Development Officer — Strategic Philanthropy Leader

thejewishfederationsofnorthamerica; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford seeks an accomplished Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer to lead its philanthropic enterprise. Reporting to the President & CEO, this role will drive revenue growth, deepen donor engagement, and broaden the donor base while building a cohesive, donor-centered development operation.

The successful candidate will be a strategic fundraiser and organizational leader, capable of cultivating major donors, coaching staff, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Strategic fundraiser and organizational leader with donor engagement experience.
• Experience cultivating major donors and leading development teams.
• Ability to build pipelines for legacy and endowment giving.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Development team with clear roles, portfolios, goals and accountability.
• Foster a collaborative, results-driven team culture with trust and clear communication.
• Establish performance metrics, revenue projections, and regular reporting to inform strategy.
• Strengthen collaboration across Development and Marketing, Finance, Impact, Technology, and other areas.
• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership, aligning philanthropic strategy with Federation's evolving goals.

Job description

Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford seeks an accomplished Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer to lead its philanthropic enterprise. Reporting to the President & CEO, this role will drive revenue growth, deepen donor engagement, and broaden the donor base while building a cohesive, donor-centered development operation.

The successful candidate will be a strategic fundraiser and organizational leader, capable of cultivating major donors, coaching staff, and collaborating with