Fundraising Director: Annual Campaigns, Events & Sponsorships

JCC Association of North America; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer"s

Paid time off

Employee discount

Complimentary JCC membership

Job summary

JCC of Stamford is seeking a Director of Annual Giving, Events and Sponsorships to lead the organization’s annual campaign, major events and sponsorships program. You will grow donor engagement and diversify revenue across the JCC.

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on fundraiser who is highly organized, entrepreneurial and thrives on building relationships while delivering results. Evening and weekend events are required as part of this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 4 years of nonprofit fundraising or related experience with annual giving, events, sponsorships or donor engagement.
• Experience planning fundraising events.
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising reporting.
• Strong writing, organization and project management skills.
• Experience developing sponsorship packages.
• Experience working with boards and committees.
• Office work with regular evening and weekend events; ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual campaign, including strategy, segmentation, appeals, renewals and upgrades.
• Manage and grow the portfolio of fundraising events, including revenue goals, logistics, volunteers and follow-up.
• Build the sponsorship program by developing packages and cultivating local business and corporate partners.
• Set contributed income goals with the Vice President of Advancement and report on progress.
• Move event attendees and annual donors into deeper giving.
• Work with Marketing and Advancement operations on donor communications, gift processing and stewardship.
• Recruit and work with volunteer leaders and committees.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Event planning

Sponsorship packages

Donor databases

Reporting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

JCC of Stamford is seeking a Director of Annual Giving, Events and Sponsorships to lead the organization’s annual campaign, major events and sponsorships program. You will grow donor engagement and diversify revenue across the JCC.

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on fundraiser who is highly organized, entrepreneurial and thrives on building relationships while delivering results. Evening and weekend events are required as part of this role.