Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City · 2 weeks ago
Bushman Legacy Initiative Director
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City is seeking a Bushman Legacy Initiative Director to lead a transformative community-wide effort focused on enhancing planned giving and strengthening endowment development. The role involves developing the initiative, coaching partner organizations, and coordinating marketing and evaluation activities to deepen multi-generational Jewish philanthropy.
CharityCommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Collaboratively designs initiative and leads its implementation, including annual goals, work plans and performance metrics
Coordinates internal JCF teams to support initiative objectives
Serves as primary consultant and coach to participating agencies and congregations on legacy giving, endowment development and related best practices
Works with each partner agency to develop and update customized legacy plans, including prospect identification, cultivation strategies and stewardship
Plans and facilitates trainings for professional and lay leadership on legacy giving, donor stewardship and building a legacy culture
Designs and administers an incentive-based model (matching grants, capacity-building micro-grants and achievement incentives) that reward partners for implementing best practices and meeting agreed-upon benchmarks
Monitors partner performance and provides regular feedback and coaching to help achieve maximum success
Develops and advances a 'philanthropic life journey' framework that engages donors and families at key life stages and integrates lifetime and legacy giving
Coordinate with Director of Communications to develop a marketing strategy including donor features and legacy campaign materials
Plans and implements Foundation for Our Future, JCF’s biennial community-wide legacy event, ensuring meaningful donor recognition and visibility of legacy giving
Ensures accurate tracking of legacy prospects, commitments and reaffirmations in the donor database and prepares regular initiative reports and dashboards
Contributes to budgeting, grant reporting, and long-term sustainability planning for the Bushman Legacy Initiative
Reports as requested to Board of the Stanley J. Bushman Supporting Foundation
Special projects and duties as assigned by the Director of Philanthropy and/or President & CEO
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of experience in related program leadership, fundraising, planned giving, major gifts, or philanthropic consulting
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, business, communications or related field, preferred
Knowledge of legacy and planned giving concepts or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire this expertise
Ability to work with and advise multiple partner organizations and volunteer leadership
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple ongoing activities, manage projects, and meet deadlines
Strong relationship building and coaching skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to translate complex concepts into clear donor-facing messages
Comfort with data and metrics, including use of donor databases/CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word
High attention to detail, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential donor and organizational information
Knowledge of, or strong interest in, the Jewish community, values and traditions, and comfort working within a Jewish communal context
Preferred
advanced degree in nonprofit management, business, communications or related field
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability
Generous vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Company
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City
The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City provides customized creative strategies to help individuals and families give smarter and to build charitable resources for our future.
2-10 employees
Funding
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