Vice President, Development (Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Development, the Vice President, Development will work to develop and support the Federation’s Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy (SWWP), seeking to build and sustain vibrant Federation communities. The Vice President, Development will be a collaborative and innovative leader with a deep understanding of and commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Jewish Federation. They will be passionate about Women’s Philanthropy and crafting innovative and effective fundraising, relationship management, and community engagement strategies for the purpose of deepening our donors’ involvement in and connection to the Federation, making it one of their top philanthropic priorities. Create a leadership path for our donors within Women’s and beyond. Create buzz and momentum in the community about the Federation and bring new faces to our events. Leverage programming and events to generate greater interest in our work. Educate our donors about Federation’s mission and work.

DUTIES:

The VP, Development serves in a leadership role on the Development team, working with colleagues, lay leaders and donors. Responsibilities include: Build and strengthen lay communities representing our Federation’s Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy as well as target populations within our community. Create fundraising, outreach, and educational opportunities to engage our women donors.
The VP, Development will:

• Strategize and collaborate with the Sr. VP to help lead the Federation’s work with Federation’s Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy, including the planning of programs and fundraising events for SWWP (in partnership with our events team).
• Plan and manage programs and events for Women’s Philanthropy including annual Lion of Judah Luncheon, Pritzker Series, and Signature Luncheon among others.
• Work collaboratively with the SWWP Cabinet committees and Lay Leaders
• Personally manage a portfolio of up to 75 appropriately matched donors/prospects, including prospects to be re-engaged to support the General Annual Campaign and the Federation’s Strategic Philanthropy and Planned Giving efforts.
• Solicit/co-solicit upgrades and new major gift donors for their annual gifts.
• Based on established guidelines, utilize fundraising software to document and maintain files of donor/prospect and substantive ongoing “moves” contacts.
• Assist in the formulation of cultivation plans and solicitation strategies of major gifts donors/prospects.
• Assure adherence to Campaign timetable and schedules.
• Attend events and committee meetings as required.
• Prepare necessary reports

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Be available to Senior Vice President, Development for additional assignments, as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced Degree and 7+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Project management and event production skills needed, including comfort with project management software and methodologies.
• Immersive understanding of the non-profit sector, the Jewish community, and the social impact of fundraising on Jewish organizations.
• Possess the gracious tenacity and diplomacy required to guide committees and achieve objectives without compromising the Federation’s mission and goals.
• Collaborative work style with the ability to constructively communicate in service of goals.
• Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize.
• Can-do, resourceful, positive attitude – looks for solutions and exercises good judgement.
• Experience working with leaders of industry desirable.
• Appreciation of the Jewish faith and an increasingly diverse LA Jewish community, its traditions, history, institutions and practices.
• A hybrid work model will be implemented for certain positions. This position must report to worksite on non-remote workdays, as determined by the Federation.
• All staff and building occupants must be fully vaccinated and proof of vaccination status will be required. Please disclose if accommodation to the Federation’s vaccination policy is sought for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs.