Director of Development and Communications - Harrisburg
Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg
- Harrisburg, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage fundraising efforts for our comprehensive capital, major gifts, and annual campaigns.
- Execute annual campaign plans including goals, objectives, calendar, budget, and process; modify plans as necessary throughout the campaign year.
- Manage annual campaign processes, including coordinating major gifts through prospect assignment; tracking solicitations; planning events and mission trips; and managing volunteer communications.
- Help to recruit, select, train, support, motivate and empower fundraising volunteer leadership.
- Collaborate with other departments on the annual campaign process, volunteer leadership development, marketing, solicitation, and event planning.
- Coordinate campaign events (i.e. kick-offs, thank you events, etc.) and giving societies.
- Develop a team of volunteer leadership for the campaign.
- Collaborate with the Jewish Community Foundation of Central PA.
- Identify grant opportunities, write grants, and ensure appropriate filing and reporting.
- Lead development efforts in partnership with other Jewish agency staff to coordinate and collaborate initiatives and donor cultivation where appropriate.
- Work closely with the Marketing Director to create and implement an annual communications plan.
- Work closely with senior leadership to align marketing strategies with the organization's overall goals and objectives.
- Build knowledge of social media efforts and collaborate with team members in content creation and oversee all relevant social media content.
- Oversee and implement press relations strategy in coordination with the CEO.
- Oversee and set vision for ongoing email communications.
- Support the creation and development of updated print and online marketing materials.
- Provide support for editing for the Community Review Newspaper and other publications, as needed.
- Develop and execute an internal communications strategy that promotes a culture of transparency and collaboration.
- Conduct market research and stay up to date on trends in the non-profit sector to inform marketing strategies.
- Build and manage a high-performing development and marketing team.
- Recruit and manage a Development and Communications team to support the development and execution of the communications strategy.
- Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
- Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach on a consistent basis.
- Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals.
- Attend staff meetings and board meetings as requested.
- Assist with special projects, events and promotions as needed.
- Regular attendance and punctuality is required.
- Conduct yourself in a professional manner and follow workplace behavior standards and policies at all times, as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- B.S. or B.A. required, Masters preferred.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in fundraising, communications and/or business development experience, increasing in responsibility, with a proven track record for achieving organizational goals.
- Experience in development planning, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, strategic planning, database management and budgeting.
- Past experience with capital or other major campaigns.
- Strong working knowledge of and technical proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, Mailchimp and Raiser's Edge.
- Excellent ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, priorities and deadlines; strong initiative and commitment to ensure projects are completed on time and in their entirety.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail and follow-up.
- Strong interpersonal, relationship building and leadership skills and the ability to represent the Organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Strong written and oral communications skills, including high proficiency of the English language.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Negotiation and consensus building skills.
- Understanding the value and nature of the volunteer/professional partnership.
- A strong belief in the value and importance of philanthropy and the elements needed to foster a strong culture of philanthropy.
- A strong commitment to Jewish communal life and institutions.
- An ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Must satisfactorily complete and maintain Criminal History Clearance and PA Child Abuse Clearance.
- Free Membership to our Jewish Community Center
- 20% discount on all services/programs that we offer, including our Early Learning Center
- Comprehensive insurance benefits package, including medical insurance and FREE Dental, Vision and Basic Life/AD&D/Long Term Disability Insurances
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Jewish/Secular Holidays