Chief Development Officer

The Staenberg–Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC Denver) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve, strengthen, and inspire the community guided by timeless Jewish values.

For over 100 years, the JCC Denver has served the Greater Denver metro area through educational, social, and cultural programs that are rooted in Jewish values. The JCC creates a vibrant and inclusive social hub with program areas focused on fostering connection, community, and well-being that includes: a robust aquatics, fitness, and tennis center, an early learning school, family and early childhood programs, arts and culture, day and overnight camps, and engagement programming for teens, young adults, seniors, and diverse communities.

The Staenberg-Loup JCC seeks a strategic and skilled Chief Development Officer (CDO) who will oversee the organization’s goal of generating annual philanthropic revenue of $3.5M+, as well as additional funds for capital and special projects. Reporting to the CEO, and working closely with the leadership team, Board, development committee and volunteers, the CDO has direct responsibility overseeing the Development Department to ensure fundraising strategy is in alignment with the organization’s overall goals and objectives. The CDO will ensure that all fund development efforts support building a strong donor base through thoughtful cultivation and stewardship of donors through all fundraising activities to include major gifts, planned gifts, annual giving, grant management, endowments, corporate/foundation support, and special events. A successful candidate will be a collaborative and innovative thought leader, with a forward-thinking approach, and will bring the latest proven practices to fundraising efforts of the JCC.

Essential Duties/Key Responsibilities:

• In partnership with the C-Suite and other department directors, create and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that drives impactful giving, aligns with the JCC’s mission and values, and establishes measurable goals with clear accountability for success
• Oversee the development department budget; optimize resources to ensure effective execution of fundraising activities
• Supervise the development staff of 3: Director of Major & Corporate Giving, Major Gifts Officer, Development Coordinator
• Direct all stages of identification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition, ongoing stewardship, gift processing, and pledge tracking
• Manage a portfolio of donors and cultivate, solicit & steward a select group of major donors
• Effectively track, quantify, and report on donor data, goals, and outcomes across all departments
• Identify funding priorities and opportunities to create a compelling case for giving
• Lead strategy of digital engagement for fundraising
• Co-manage solicitation assignments for Board of Directors
• Support the CEO in the Board training process to ensure the Boards understanding and commitment to their role in fundraising

Professional Obligations and Duties:

• Interest in the mission of the JCC Denver
• Creativity and perseverance to ensure success in an environment of measurable accountability
• Takes an innovative approach to solving challenges, and embraces new ideas and approaches to communication and fundraising
• Practices profession with integrity, honesty, truthfulness, and an adherence to the absolute obligation to safeguard public trust
• Acts according to the highest standards relative to the mission and vision of the Jewish Community Center Denver (JCC)
• A ”team” player that places the mission of the JCC and philanthropic initiatives above personal gain, and strives to improve professional knowledge
• Believes and works with the mindset that teamwork and collaboration are a priority
• Adheres to all applicable laws and regulations
• Avoids the appearance of any criminal offense or professional misconduct
• Adheres to standards of ethical principles of professional practice

Other Duties/Responsibilities Required

• Adheres to all JCC Policy and Procedures
• Attends and participates in all major events and programs of the JCC
• Acts as a brand ambassador, and able to serve as a media spokesperson when necessary
• Performs duties as workload necessitates
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
• Works in concert with the CEO and other leaders for the organization
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and the ability to prioritize workload

Qualifications and Skills

• 7+years of professional fundraising experience in a leadership role within a social service/community focused organization
• Demonstrated success cultivating and soliciting 6 and 7 figure gifts
• Exceptional written & verbal communication skills, sophisticated interpersonal skills
• Ability to inform, motivate, and inspire colleagues and supporters
• Proven and direct supervisory and management experience of 2+ individuals, with the ability to provide timely feedback in an appropriate manner
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and donor management tools, Salesforce experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Previous experience working in the Jewish Community, strongly preferred
• Successful track-record working with nonprofit organization with annual budget of at least $10 million
• Successful leadership experience in building programs, leading teams, managing/motivating staff and creating a strong and successful department
• Experience managing philanthropic related communication and marketing efforts
• Proven track record of working in concert with other organization-related business channels, providing staff/team leadership and management, and driving key initiatives and projects forward to achieve measurable results
• Passion for the mission of the JCC, and the ability to compellingly articulate its unique value proposition
• Bachelor’s degree required, CFRE a plus

Benefits Overview

Full-Time employees of the JCC are considered benefits-eligible.

The JCC contributes a portion of medical, dental, and vision plan premiums. The JCC proudly pays for 100% of Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage for benefits eligible employees. We also provide additional voluntary benefit plans.

The JCC has a 401(K) Plan available for elective deferral contributions for employees over 21 years of age with no waiting period. The JCC matches 50% of employee contributions, up to 3%, on a 5-year vesting schedule.

Paid Time Off is a day-one benefit, accrued based on years of service and in compliance with Colorado Health Families & Workplaces Act. First-year, benefits-eligible employees may accrue up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in their first year of service. The JCC also provides paid-holidays and benefits-eligible employees are awarded up to 4 additional “Floating Holidays” per year, prorated based on date of hire. After two years employment, senior level staff (Directors and above) qualify for the JCC unlimited paid time off program (details and policies to be discussed during hiring process.

Full-Time employees are also eligible for a wide range of discounts, including up to 50% off for the JCC’s Preschool and Summer Camp childcare programs, free and discounted tickets to Mizel Arts and Culture events, discounted program and class costs, and more!

Full-Time employees of the JCC receive a complementary family gym membership, which includes year-round access to the JCC’s fitness center and heated pool.

All employees of the JCC are eligible to join the “JCCs of North America” (JCCA) community, which includes access to the JCCA’s resource center, ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, as well as educational stipends for qualifying employees.

Note: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of every duty and responsibility of the position or that may be required of an employee in this position; however, the employee will be held responsible for all duties assigned.

The Jewish Community Center values diversity and inclusiveness and is an equal opportunity employer.