Strategic Development Leader — Major Gifts & Philanthropy

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Long Beach seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead and expand the philanthropic vision for Jewish Long Beach. You will cultivate major gifts, shape donor strategy, and build a culture of philanthropy across the Foundation, JLB, and Alpert JCC platforms.

Working with the CEO and senior leadership, you will implement fundraising strategies, manage campaigns, and engage donors with high-touch stewardship, ensuring impact across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of professional fundraising
• Experience with Federation campaigns, major gifts, and Foundation fundraising strongly preferred
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the mission of Jewish Long Beach and its Foundation
• Oversee all fundraising activities, including major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and special events
• Ensure that fundraising efforts comply with ethical and legal standards, as well as organization's policies and procedures
• Monitor and analyze fundraising data to measure progress towards goals and make strategic adjustments as needed
• Collaborate with marketing team and senior leadership to develop and implement effective messaging and materials for fundraising campaigns
• Lead and manage a team of philanthropy professionals, providing guidance, support, and mentorship in their fundraising efforts
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners to secure funding
• Work closely with leadership and program directors to identify funding priorities and develop compelling cases for support
• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership, the Board, and committees on fundraising progress and initiatives
• Foster a culture of philanthropy within the organization, working to educate and engage staff, volunteers, and board members in fundraising efforts
• Represent Jewish Long Beach and the Foundation in the community, serving as an ambassador and advocate for the organization
• Stay current on trends and best practices in philanthropy and fundraising, continuously seeking new and innovative ways to engage donors and raise funds
• Act as a liaison between donors and Jewish Long Beach, ensuring that their contributions are recognized and stewarded appropriately
• Collaborate with other departments within the organization to support fundraising efforts and promote a cohesive approach to philanthropy
• Lead the Foundation’s efforts to fulfill development goals and strategies, including a particular emphasis on annual goals
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors across JLB initiatives ensuring personal, high-touch engagement
• Manage Foundation granting, scholarships, and legacygiving including proposals, reporting, and donor communications
• Use data and CRM tools to track relationships, campaigns, and outcomes adjusting strategies as needed

Skills

Doer and Relationship Builder

Communicator Extraordinaire

Juggle with Grace

Collaborator at Heart

Culturally Fluent

Learner

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Jewish Long Beach seeks a Senior Director of Development to lead and expand the philanthropic vision for Jewish Long Beach. You will cultivate major gifts, shape donor strategy, and build a culture of philanthropy across the Foundation, JLB, and Alpert JCC platforms.

Working with the CEO and senior leadership, you will implement fundraising strategies, manage campaigns, and engage donors with high-touch stewardship, ensuring impact across the region.