Chief Development Officer (CDO)

JCC Association

$175K — $200K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit development
  • Proven success in soliciting major gifts of $100,000 and above
  • Strong passion for PJCC's mission with the ability to communicate it effectively
  • Substantial knowledge of development best practices
  • Exceptional relationship-building and donor cultivation skills
  • Effective executive decision-making abilities
  • Detail-oriented with strong multitasking skills

Responsibilities

  • Identify and engage major donors to increase gifts of $5K and above
  • Develop strategic plans to achieve fundraising targets
  • Enhance donor engagement and cultivation strategies
  • Promote a culture of philanthropy within the organization
  • Track and report on fundraising progress and outcomes
  • Lead and manage the development team to meet priorities
  • Advocate for PJCC’s mission to external stakeholders and community

Benefits

  • Welcoming work environment inclusive of diverse backgrounds
  • Access to a state-of-the-art athletic center and various classes
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a mission-driven organization
  • Engagement in community events that promote networking and collaboration
  • Encouragement of a holistic approach to wellness for all staff
Full Job Description
Principal Responsibilities:

The PJCC seeks a strategic and skilled Chief Development Officer (CDO) to manage and implement all aspects of the PJCC's comprehensive fundraising, with the goal of increasing annual philanthropic revenue from $3 million to $4 million+ over the next 3 years. Reporting to the CEO, this senior position will join a transformational leadership team, meaningfully contributing to the organization's financial health, sustainability and helping shape the vision of PJCC's impact and future direction.
A strong candidate will bring 7+ years of proven success in a nonprofit development position; including major gifts, planned giving, grants, corporate partnerships, endowment and events, demonstrated ability to identify, cultivate and solicit major donors ($5K+) strong relationship building skills and experience managing a fundraising team.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, cultivate and successfully solicit portfolio of major donors ($5K+)
Increase donor cultivation, engagement and levels of giving across every tier of current donors
Develop strategy and action plans to effectively achieve outcomes and agency fundraising targets
Spearhead strategies and activities to deepen PJCC's culture of philanthropy
Effectively track, quantify and report on donor data, goals and outcomes
Manage and guide development team through priority setting, time management, execution of tasks, and interdepartmental coordination
Recruit, engage, train and cultivate relationships with volunteers and committee members
Participate in major institutional decision-making, especially related to development goals and strategies
Share the PJCC story with confidence, communicating its unique value proposition to team members, participants, funders, and key stakeholders
Represent the PJCC externally at community events and collaborations
Oversee development budget, operations, and data and workflow systems
Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications & Skills:
7+ years of leadership experience
Demonstrated success in soliciting 6 and 7 figure major gifts
Passion for the mission of PJCC; ability to compellingly articulate it
Substantial knowledge of and ability to impart development best practices
Ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgment
Demonstrated success in relationship building and donor cultivation skills
Effective and timely executive decision-making skills
Capacity to inform, motivate and inspire colleagues and supporters
Clear and persuasive verbal and written communication skills; sophisticated interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented with the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks
Experience developing qualitative and quantitative measures to track development impact
Demonstrated pattern of learning and professional growth
Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite; Salesforce experience a plus
Willingness to work in-office five days a week, some nights and weekends

To apply: please submit a resume & cover letter at: https://pjcc.org/careers/

PJCC is an equal-opportunity employer.

Salary:

Over $195,000

Agency Information:

Welcoming with joy people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds, our innovative Center provides programs and services designed to meet the needs of everyone from infants to seniors.

Come work out in our 50,000 square foot Byer Athletic Center; take a class at our Koret Learning Center; create a lifetime of memories for your children at our award-winning preschool or at Camp Keff.

At the PJCC we believe in a 'Wellness Your Way' approach to overall wellness. Wellness Your Way is an integrated approach to help youth and adults of all ages experience greater well-being by helping you identify your own, unique wellness formula and create a plan to put that formula to work in your life.

Your personal wellness formula serves your whole life, and it is unique to you. Your formula includes Nourish, Move and Engage activities that are the building blocks of a life well-lived.

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