Associate VIce President of Development

Associate Vice President of Development

Seize the opportunity to make a profound and lasting impact on our Jewish community. As the Associate Vice President of Development at the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, you will lead our fundraising strategy and operational efforts, which in turn will shape the future of our community.

Position Summary:

The Associate VP of Development is a key leader within the organization and is responsible for creating and implementing an innovative development strategy that supports the mission, vision, and overarching goals of the Jewish Federation. This role oversees the teams responsible for the Annual Campaign, Missions, Development Operations, planned giving, and endowment efforts, ensuring that all fundraising areas are aligned with organizational objectives. As a leader in our organization, you will inspire and motivate the development team, ensuring that team members effectively carry out their responsibilities. Your leadership and coaching will be instrumental in our success.

Essential Functions:

• • Strategy and Operations: Develop and execute an innovative development plan and vision within a fully integrated philanthropy model. Lead the implementation of the annual integrated development strategy, oversee the day-to-day operations of all fundraising streams, most notably the Annual Campaign, Foundation, Government grants, Corporate Giving, and special projects, and manage key performance metrics related to fundraising efforts.
  • Philanthropy and Donor Stewardship/Cultivation: Cultivate and solicit a portfolio of high-potential prospects and donors for the annual campaign, endowment, and other relevant income streams.
  • Center for Philanthropic Impact: Play a pivotal role in conceptualizing and building a new premiere offering within the Foundation, focused on engaging high-net-worth donors.
  • Volunteer Management: Identify, recruit, organize, and train volunteers to support development goals, ensuring a steady flow of qualified leaders.
  • Programs and Events: Oversee major donor strategy as it relates to events and outreach initiatives, ensuring effective donor engagement and evaluating effectiveness for ROI.
  • Collaboration: Actively collaborate with the Associate Vice President of Development and Foundation and the Chief Development Officer to synergize fundraising strategies and donor engagement efforts, ensuring alignment with the Federation's overall objectives.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• • Strong leadership, operational, and strategic thinking skills.
  • The emotional intelligence, maturity, and sound judgment necessary for interacting with donors, volunteers, and staff. A results-driven leader with exemplary organizational skills necessary to plan and implement strategic initiatives as well as inspire and motivate others.
  • Proven track record of successful major gift fundraising and development department operations.
  • Expertise in donor relationship management
  • Experience in coaching and managing successful teams.
  • Deep understanding of Jewish community culture and practices, with a passion for the Federation’s mission.

Education, Training, or Experience:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Jewish Communal Service, Public Administration, Non-profit Management, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in development, including major gift development and donor stewardship.
  • A proven record of stewarding and closing gifts of $10,000+ is required.
  • Managerial experience and a proven track-record of leading and coaching high performing professional teams.

If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the Jewish community and possess the leadership skills to drive our development efforts forward, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

COMPENSATION

This position has a competitive hiring range of $120,000 to $160,000 a year commensurate with experience.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh offers a people friendly environment, including:

• • Excellent health care and retirement benefits
  • Generous vacation package and holidays off
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Opportunities for continued professional development, including access to the JPRO Network, which connects, educates, inspires, and empowers professionals working in the Jewish nonprofit sector

The Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any genetic information.

Inclusion of people of all abilities is a core value of Jewish Pittsburgh. For accommodations for disabilities in the application or interviewing process, please contact us at employment@jfedpgh.org.