Senior Director of Development: Major Gifts & Growth Leader

Ronald Gardenswartz JCC of Greater Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ronald Gardenswartz JCC of Greater Albuquerque is seeking a Senior Director of Development to lead fundraising strategy, engage major donors, and expand grants, sponsorships, and annual giving. You will collaborate with executive leadership, the board, and volunteers to align philanthropy with the JCC’s mission and growth priorities.

You’ll oversee a grants pipeline, write compelling proposals, steward donors, and ensure effective development operations to sustain long‑term impact for Jewish

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• A minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, institutional giving, major gifts, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success cultivating donor relationships and securing significant philanthropic contributions.
• Experience managing donor portfolios, developing solicitation strategies, and meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.
• Strong grant-writing and editing skills, including experience preparing proposals, letters of inquiry, funding requests, and grant reports.
• Experience researching and qualifying individual donors, family foundations, corporate partners, and institutional funding opportunities.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate annual and multiyear fundraising plans aligned with the JCC's priorities and financial objectives.
• Lead a comprehensive fundraising program encompassing major gifts, annual giving, grants, planned giving, sponsorships, and campaigns.
• Articulate a compelling case for support and communicate funding priorities to stakeholders.
• Build and manage a portfolio of major donors and qualified prospects with tailored cultivation strategies.
• Prepare grant proposals, reports, and donor communications; manage grants pipeline and reporting schedules.
• Oversee donor stewardship, communications, and recognition to strengthen long-term engagement.
• Collaborate with leadership, board members, and staff to align fundraising with mission and growth goals.
• Maintain donor records, manage development calendar, and reconcile contributions with finance.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Major gifts

Grant writing

Prospect research

Donor stewardship

Development operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Job description

The Ronald Gardenswartz JCC of Greater Albuquerque is seeking a Senior Director of Development to lead fundraising strategy, engage major donors, and expand grants, sponsorships, and annual giving. You will collaborate with executive leadership, the board, and volunteers to align philanthropy with the JCC’s mission and growth priorities.

You’ll oversee a grants pipeline, write compelling proposals, steward donors, and ensure effective development operations to sustain long‑term impact for Jewish