Director of Philanthropy

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston

Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston (JBBBS) believes that everyone deserves a friend or mentor who can make a transformative and lasting impact on their lives.

Guided by Jewish values, our programs are open to anyone who qualifies for our services or wishes to volunteer and be part of our mission to heal the world. JBBBS offers two main programs that deliver on this life-changing impact – The Mentorship Program and The Friend 2 Friend Program.

The Mentorship Program pairs children and teenagers with Volunteer Bigs who provide role modeling, encouragement, and mentorship. This support extends to the whole family, offering financial assistance, referrals to social service agencies, and holiday programming. Each year, JBBBS also awards scholarships for both camp and college to support our current and former Littles.

The Friend 2 Friend Program pairs adults with disabilities with Volunteer Friends who offer companionship and friendship. These programs aim to foster a sense of community with a focus on Jewish programming.

The success of JBBBS' matches relies on the dedication and hard work of our volunteers. Each match is supported by clinical match specialists who ensure that the needs of the entire family are met.

Director of Philanthropy

Summary:

The Director of Philanthropy (Director) will lead Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters’ (JBBBS) Development Team, overseeing all philanthropy projects including major fundraising events, annual giving, and scholarship programs. The Director will collaborate with the CEO to create the fundraising budget and set the overall agency fundraising strategy. By building and strengthening relationships with individual and corporate donors, foundations, partners, and the community, the Director will play a crucial role in advancing JBBBS' mission. Reporting to the CEO, the Director will work closely with the Senior Management Team and oversee the Development Staff. This full-time position requires a highly organized individual who can work effectively and collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the CEO in setting fundraising goals and budget expenditures for the year.
• Develop and implement the annual fundraising strategy, including event planning, campaigns, individual giving strategies, stewardship programs, and other initiatives.
• Collaborate with the CEO on major donor planning, stewardship, cultivation, and securing gifts.
• Oversee the Development Department, directly managing the Associate Director of Philanthropy.
• Manage, steward, and solicit a significant personal portfolio of donors. • Oversee and execute fundraising events.
• Organize, facilitate, and manage the Development Committee.
• Partner with the Marketing team to create and execute marketing materials and campaigns to support fundraising efforts, including the annual report, appeal letters, and event invitations.
• Explore and implement new fundraising streams and opportunities.
• Implement innovative ways to connect with donors to maximize engagement and annual giving.
• Help execute new strategic plan with a deepening Jewish focus and help to raise significant funds for this plan with the goal of long-term agency growth.
• Work with the CEO and Board Chair on board and lay leadership recruitment, stewardship and leadership pathways.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Associate Director of Philanthropy

Development Administrator

Qualifications Include:

• Passionate about the power of mentorship and friendship to impact someone’s life. Must be a team player and possess a positive attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree and 4-7 years of fundraising experience.
• Accomplished fundraiser who has raised significant funds with success in launching new and innovative campaigns.
• Experienced solicitor with a proven track record in comprehensive campaigns and major gift solicitation.
• Strategic and creative thinking with an ability to utilize marketing, social media and new modalities to achieve fundraising and outreach.
• Exceptional organizational skills and effective time management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort in interacting with donors and volunteers.
• Experience in leading and supervising staff, with the ability to build a cohesive team and form collaborative relationships across departments. Prior management experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with databases, including Salesforce, and general comfort with technology.
• Flexibility for occasional work outside of normal business hours for events and programs.
• Knowledge of the Boston Jewish philanthropic community strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• Required to sit at a workstation/computer and keyboard for extended periods of time.
• This role is performed in a hybrid remote/ office environment. The noise level in this setting is usually quiet to moderate (i.e., business office with computers, phones, and printers, etc.). Office space is shared with some shared offices and/or shared desk spaces.
• Working some nights and weekends is anticipated. No work travel is anticipated.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment

• JBBBS is an inclusive employer and value diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace.
• JBBBS is an equal opportunity employer - welcoming everyone's abilities.

REPORTS TO: CEO

BENEFITS PACKAGE: Comprehensive Benefits Package is available

TYPE: Full Time.

Salary: commensurate with experience

To apply send resume and cover letter to Lauren Korn, lauren@jbbbs.org