Head of Philanthropy & Major Gifts Strategy

Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City; Leawood (KS); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The J in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Director of Philanthropy to lead all fundraising, advancement, and donor engagement efforts. You will design and execute a comprehensive development strategy to support the mission, programs, and long-term sustainability, and you will manage a high-performing philanthropy team.

You will cultivate major gifts, engage the board, supervise grant development, manage budgets, and use data to measure impact.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or related field.
• Proven success in developing and executing fundraising strategies and securing philanthropic support.
• Strong experience with major gifts, board engagement, and donor relationship management.
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising best practices, ethics, and regulations.
• Proven ability to lead staff and collaborate across departments.

Responsabilidades

• Develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy including annual giving, major gifts, corporate and foundation support, planned giving, events and campaigns.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the philanthropy team to foster collaboration and accountability.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospects, managing a portfolio of key relationships.
• Partner with the CEO and Board to strengthen board engagement in fundraising, including training and support.
• Oversee donor stewardship, recognition and communications to ensure a positive donor experience.
• Provide strategic oversight of grant development, including prospect research, proposals, and reporting.
• Develop and manage the philanthropy budget and track fundraising performance against goals.
• Use data and metrics to evaluate fundraising effectiveness and inform strategy.
• Ensure accurate donor records, gift processing, and compliance with ethical fundraising standards.
• Collaborate with marketing, programs, and membership teams to align messaging and priorities.

Conocimientos

Fundraising strategy

Major gifts

Board engagement

Donor stewardship

Team leadership

Budget management

Grant development

Data-driven

CRM / donor databases

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management/related field

Herramientas

CRMs / donor databases

Descripción del empleo

The J in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Director of Philanthropy to lead all fundraising, advancement, and donor engagement efforts. You will design and execute a comprehensive development strategy to support the mission, programs, and long-term sustainability, and you will manage a high-performing philanthropy team.

You will cultivate major gifts, engage the board, supervise grant development, manage budgets, and use data to measure impact.