Jewish National Fund - USA · 1 month ago
Executive Director, Greater Atlanta
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expJewish National Fund-USA is seeking an Executive Director for Greater Atlanta to lead philanthropic and leadership development strategies with a focus on major gift fundraising. The role involves managing donor relationships, overseeing the annual campaign, and collaborating with a team to enhance the organization’s profile and effectiveness in fundraising efforts.
Association
Hiring Manager
Melissa Chalson Grau
Responsibilities
Engage in direct and systematic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals. Direct responsibility for maintaining and building relationships with a portfolio of major gift prospects. Develop strategic annual and long-term fundraising plans and evaluate progress to goals
The stewardship of existing major gift donor relationships; identify and cultivate new major gift donors; renew financial commitments of existing major gift donors
Promote major donor-centric approaches, well-timed solicitation schedules and data-driven program strategy and analysis to increase revenue generation
Foster relationships with financial advisors, attorneys, donors, and other partners who can facilitate in the promotion and acquisition of major and planned gifts, bequests, and annuities
Develop the appropriate level of internal communication, reporting and tracking of results
Supervise, train, and develop Greater Atlanta fundraising staff. Foster a culture of enthusiasm, teamwork, and collaboration among the fundraising team as well as our passionate and committed lay leaders
Build and facilitate philanthropic capacity by maintaining collaborative relations with other organizations throughout Greater Atlanta while showcasing Jewish National Fund USA's at its best
Work with Greater Atlanta's leadership to develop Jewish National Fund USA's strategic vision, goal, and strategies and engage a committees to assist in the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of current and new donors
Research funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position Jewish National Fund USA's ahead of philanthropic giving changes or trends; utilize best practices and innovative fundraising approaches
Utilize the Jewish National Fund USA's Salesforce database to manage donor and prospect relationships
Travel to your areas of supervision will be required, along with travel to Israel
Qualification
Required
10 years+ of progressive responsibility and experience in fundraising, or proven sales experience in a client driven business
Extensive experience working with senior-level executives
Strong supervision skills
Significant experience leading and growing successful fundraising/sales functions including building strategies to strengthen and increase funding from a diverse range of sources including individual donors, private corporations, and philanthropic foundations
Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to balance multiple data points, stakeholders, and overall funding landscape in designing and implementing fundraising strategies
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, as well as an interest in advancing the organizations fundraising function to be even more strategic, innovative, and results-oriented
Strong communication skills including experience in presenting and public speaking
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Preferred
Experience with Salesforce preferred or similar data management systems
Benefits
Days off for all work-prohibitive Jewish holidays, in addition to the secular US holidays
3pm close-of-business on Fridays
Flexible expense account for mileage and donor meetings
Top-notch healthcare (including dental and vision)
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short and long-term disability
403(b) with generous employer contribution
Opportunities to travel to Israel
Company
Jewish National Fund - USA
Unparalleled in the Jewish philanthropic world, Jewish National Fund-USA’s strategic vision has been, and always will be, to ensure a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the land and people of Israel.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Jim Joseph Foundation
2017-01-01Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Russell Robinson
CEO
Recent News
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