Overview
Chief Development Officer Jobs in California, Missouri, USA at Jewish Federation of San Diego County
Location: California
POSITION TITLE:Chief Development Officer (CDO)
FLSA STATUS:Exempt
REPORTS TO:Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
DEPARTMENT:Development
BACKGROUND:
Jewish Federation of San Diego County (JFSD) seeks a strategic,innovative,team-orientedand experienced Chief Development Officer.
For more than 85 years, Federation has worked to create a vibrant, caring, connected and enduring Jewish Community by strengthening Jewish identity, caring for Jews in need and fostering deep connections with Israel and Jews around the world. San Diego County is home to more than 100,000 Jews, in about 50,000 households. We are a thriving, vibrant, multi-faceted Jewish community of more than 100 Jewish communal organizations.
More information about Jewish San Diego is available on our website,(Use the “Apply for this Job” box below). Federation staff are passionate about Jewish community building, highlycollaborativeand always learning. We bring a wide range of experiences and backgrounds to our work and welcome all applicants for thisdynamicposition.
THE POSITION:
The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will lead strategy for and oversee identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding annual fundraising, major and planned gifts from donors, lay leaders, corporations and foundations.
The CDO at JFSD will need a deep passion for philanthropy that is matched by strong knowledge of and experience in development. Strategic thinking and creativity are essential skills to shape and implement a long-term plan for JFSD’s growth in reach, revenue, and impact. As a partner to the CEO andSenior ManagementTeam, a positive,solution-orientedmindset and management experience will be key to building Federation’s visibility and centrality in Jewish philanthropy in San Diego.
The CDO will report to the President and CEO and will work in close partnership with all members of theSenior ManagementTeam in shaping organizational strategy with the goal of growing engagement,leadershipand philanthropy among all major donors to Federation. The CDO will be a crucial voice, communicating JFSD’s Strategic Priorities and impact to donors and potential donors to drive both increased philanthropy and long-term involvement in the work of Federation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The CDO’s primary responsibilities will include:
Shaping and implementing JFSD’s philanthropic strategies, capabilities and operational infrastructure with approaches and solutions that put the donor first.
Planning and implementing annual fundraising.
Driving growth internally and externally.
Partnering with the Community Planning team to create and implement aleadership developmentstrategy that positions JFSD for long-term success.
High-level goals within these areas include:
Grow JFSD’s donor base in all segments; community campaign (under $1000), mid-level ($), major donors ($10,000 and up), legacy donors and corporate sponsors.
Partner with CEO, Development Director and senior lay leaders to develop and implement strategies to meet short- and long-term goals of Federation’s overall major gift strategy.
Increase revenue per donor by engaging donors and potential donors more deeply with our strategic priorities (leadership, community security, antisemitism, people-to-people connections with Israel and overseas) and our continuing work.
Forge strong relationships with and steward Federationleadership, major donors, and potential major donors; build an understanding of their interests, passi…
Title: Chief Development Officer
Company: Jewish Federation of San Diego County
Location: California, Missouri, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit
