JFS has been enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families in the Lower Mainland for 85 years. The agency delivers a continuum of social service programs to the Jewish and broader community, throughout the Lower Mainland. JFS has a long-standing reputation for creative and professional response to community needs.
JFS is seeking a creative, experienced and entrepreneurial Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement to lead a team in implementing the annual fundraising and communications plan and building relationships with current and prospective donors and volunteers.
Responsibilities:
- Strengthening and growing JFS’ broad financial revenue areas including direct mail, monthly giving, tribute giving, major giving, endowments, bequests, corporate giving, sponsorship and grants
- Leading budget and strategic planning for three core service departments: Development, Communications and Volunteer Department
- Overseeing design and development of content for print and digital materials is on brand (and kept fresh and relevant) including the website, newsletters (electronic and print); Annual Report; Direct Mail communications and program brochures
- Developing, launching and managing a robust Major Gifts program. Activities include management of a major donor pipeline, donor solicitation, prospect clearance, report and analysis, donor stewardship, booking and attending donor meetings, preparing cases for support and committee work
- Overseeing the planning, execution of major annual fundraising luncheon, including committee work
- Overseeing the growth and enhancement of a robust, integrated and active Volunteer program serving all departments across JFS
- Overseeing data integrity for donation and volunteer databases; overseeing the work on client databases managed by the Database Administrator
- Overseeing stewardship and recognition plan with lead staff for donors and volunteers
- Staying abreast of trends in fundraising, stewardship, marketing, CRM and volunteer engagement
- Serve as subject matter expert on key projects like new programs or initiatives requiring communication, marketing or fundraising expertise
- Assessing KPI’s on a regular basis and sharing relevant analytics with CEO, Board Chair and committees
- Various work as Chair, Advisor or SME on committees
- Managing and coaching up to 5 FTE staff and 1 PT
- Attending board meetings and preparing regular activity and revenue reports
- Attending and supporting community events as a representative and ambassador of JFS
