Director of Philanthropy

JCC Association of North America; Florida; On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

David Posnack Jewish Community Center seeks a dynamic Director of Philanthropy to lead fundraising efforts, cultivate donor relationships, and drive strategic growth across Broward County.

The role involves developing campaigns, managing major gifts, coordinating events, and partnering with leadership to inspire community support. Occasional travel to Davie/Fort Lauderdale sites and evenings/weekend events are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3+ years in philanthropy, fundraising, nonprofit development, or related area.
• Proven success in fundraising strategy and donor cultivation.
• Experience soliciting and stewarding donors and moving prospects to commitments.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to articulate impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to grow revenue.
• Cultivate and steward donor relationships and manage a donor portfolio.
• Lead campaigns, events, and sponsorships to engage the community.
• Build partnerships with board members, volunteers, and community leaders.
• Travel between sites in South Florida for donor engagements and events.
• Oversee fundraising budgets and monitor performance with regular reporting.
• Maintain donor/database records and fundraising projections (Daxko CRM).
• Collaborate with marketing for compelling fundraising messaging and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Project management

Donor relations

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Daxko

CRM systems

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Director of Philanthropy
David Posnack JCC
5850 S Pine Island Rd
Davie, FL 33328

Principal Responsibilities:

Director of Philanthropy

David Posnack Jewish Community Center Davie, Florida

Position Summary

The David Posnack Jewish Community Center (DPJCC) seeks a dynamic, relationship-driven Director of Philanthropy to help lead and grow the organization's philanthropic efforts.

The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies that inspire donors, sponsors, and community partners to invest in the mission and future of the DPJCC. The Director will cultivate and steward donor relationships, lead fundraising campaigns and initiatives, identify new sources of philanthropic support, and help strengthen a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization and community and Broward County.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic development professional who combines strategic thinking, creativity, strong relationship-building skills, and hands-on execution with a passion for connecting people to purpose.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Philanthropic Strategy & Fundraising

Partner with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy designed to increase philanthropic revenue, strengthen donor retention, attract new supporters, and expand the DPJCC's donor community.

Establish and track fundraising goals, strategies, timelines, and performance measures.

Identify and develop new opportunities for support through major gifts, annual giving, sponsorships, special campaigns, planned giving, and other philanthropic initiatives.

Design and lead creative fundraising campaigns, appeals, and events that engage the community, advance the DPJCC's mission, and achieve financial goals.

Evaluate fundraising initiatives and recommend strategies to improve results, donor engagement, and return on investment.

Donor Development & Stewardship

Build and manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors, identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals with the potential to increase their philanthropic investment in the DPJCC.

Develop personalized strategies to deepen donor relationships and move prospects toward meaningful philanthropic commitments.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, board members, volunteers, staff, community leaders, businesses, foundations, and other philanthropic partners.

Conduct donor meetings, tours, presentations, and solicitations independently and in partnership with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, executive leadership, board members, and volunteer leaders.

Travel may be required between various sites in South Florida, including Davie and Fort Lauderdale site

Organize and manage special events for donors, sponsors, corporate partners and prospects.

Communications, Community & Partnerships

Collaborate with the marketing team to develop compelling fundraising messaging, appeals, proposals, sponsorship materials, donor communications, and stories that demonstrate the impact of philanthropy.

Engage board members and volunteer leaders in donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and community outreach.

Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships that expand the DPJCC's visibility, Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the DPJCC at donor meetings, community programs, networking opportunities, and special events.

Fundraising Operations & Accountability

Develop and manage budgets for assigned fundraising programs and initiatives, ensuring resources are used effectively to achieve fundraising goals.

Monitor fundraising performance and provide regular reports to the Chief Philanthropy Officer on progress toward goals, campaign results, and opportunities for growth.

Maintain accurate donor and prospect information, contact reports and fundraising projections in the organization's donor database, Daxko.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Minimum of three years of experience in philanthropy, fundraising, nonprofit development, or a related field.

Demonstrated success developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies and cultivating donor relationships.

Experience soliciting and stewarding donors and moving prospects toward increased philanthropic commitments.

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate an organization's mission and impact in a compelling way.

Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Ability to work both strategically and hands-on in a collaborative, community-centered environment.

Experience with donor databases/CRM systems and standard business technology.

Ability and willingness to participate in evening and weekend events and donor activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a Jewish communal organization, community center, educational institution, cultural organization, human-services organization, or other mission-driven nonprofit.

Experience with major gifts, annual giving, sponsorships, special events, planned giving, or capital campaigns.

Knowledge of the South Florida philanthropic and business community.

Experience with Daxko platform

Salary:

$105,000 - $120,000

Agency Information:

Set on the 40-acre Nina & Louis Silverman Campus in the heart of southwest Broward County, the David Posnack Jewish Community Center offers a wide variety of educational, cultural, social, recreational and performing arts programs, classes and special events for all ages. We take pride in the quality and variety of programs , services and amenities that we offer to the entire community. We have something for everyone.

XZone Fitness programs

Gymnasiums - JHoops - basketball leagues and academy

State-of-the-Art Fitness Center

Free babysitting

90 Free Weekly Fitness Classes - including TRX, Spin, Zumba, etc.

Yoga Studio - Boxing Room

Personal and group training

Sauna and steam rooms

Racquetball and handball courts

Tennis courts

Hal's Power Alley Batting Cages - Broward Baseball Academy

JCC Maccabi Games. Hosting Games in 2023

Martial Arts

Aquatic Facility:

Two pools with heating and cooling capability

Jacuzzi/Spa

Lap swim lanes

Kiddie pool

Water aerobics

Children and Family:

Early Childhood Learning Center

After-school program

After-school enrichment classes

Camp Kadima summer camp

Giborim special needs summer camp

Giborim United (special needs)

Maccabi Tzair Tikvah

Birthday parties

Adult Services:

Cultural and Performing Arts events

Holocaust Learning Center - Jewish learning

Adult Enrichment classes

Singles/Senior events

Jean Leighton Art Studio

Senior lunch program

Israeli initiatives

Latin initiatives

Community Action programs