What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Development Officer position at Jewish Family And Community Services East Bay?

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Chief Development Officer

REPORTS TO : Chief Executive Officer

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Exempt

LOCATION : Contra Costa and Alameda Counties

WORK SCHEDULE : Full-time

JFCS East Bay partners with our clients, staff, and community to pursue justice, promote healing, and advocate for meaningful change. We are an innovative human service and community-based organization that has served individuals and families throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties since 1877. We reunite and strengthen families, care for the mental and physical health needs of people impacted by trauma, support healthy relationships between young children and their caregivers, provide legal representation to immigrants, and resettle refugees who seek to start their lives anew. We advocate for housing justice, mobilize community resources, and build bridges across our diverse East Bay to support our clients in meeting their goals and strengthening our community.

Our staff is characterized by its dedication, teamwork, warmth, and humor. JFCS East Bay actively seeks to hire a Director of Clinical Services who reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of East Bay and of our clients. If you are deeply committed to developing authentic relationships with clients and colleagues, thinking creatively, and advocating for justice for our clients, this is the role for you. BIPOC, LGBTQ , immigrant, multilingual, older adult or candidates with disabilities, and people of all faiths or none are encouraged to apply.

HOW WE OPERATE

We partner with our clients, staff, and community to advocate for justice and promote healing.
We engage in our work with integrity, accountability, and transparency.
We commit to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We maintain an unwavering stance against antisemitism and all forms of prejudice.

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will play a crucial role in driving the fundraising strategy and ensuring the successful implementation of initiatives at JFCS East Bay that transform lives for the better throughout our community. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CDO will work closely with the CEO to manage high-end donor relationships, focusing on a portfolio of donors contributing $10K and above, while driving key stewardship and solicitation strategies.

The CDO will be responsible for overseeing and mentoring a fundraising team of 4-5 staff. This role will also serve as the liaison between the Board of Directors and fundraising activities, providing staffing for the Development Committee to ensure effective communication and coordination of efforts.

This position requires a dynamic leader who will function as both a manager and individual contributor, effectively driving team performance and contributing directly to development efforts. The CDO will collaborate closely with Communications. Community Engagement, and Client Services teams to ensure alignment with broader organizational goals and realize JFCS East Bay’s mission.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Develop, implement, manage, and report on the effectiveness of a comprehensive fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with a portfolio of major donors, particularly those contributing $10K .

Work alongside the CEO to ensure high-end donor stewardship and solicitation, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Lead, manage, and foster a high-performance and collaborative team environment focused on meeting annual goals and growing our fundraising capacity.

Serve as a liaison between the Board of Directors and fundraising efforts, staffing the Development Committee.

Collaborate to integrate fundraising efforts with community engagement strategies.

Act as both a manager and hands-on contributor to ensure fundraising goals are met.

Oversee a future endowment campaign for long-term sustainability.

Identify, cultivate, and secure new institutional and corporate partnerships to expand funding opportunities and enhance organizational sustainability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field.

10 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on Major Gifts / Individual Giving and Corporate fundraising.

Proven experience managing and cultivating high-net-worth donor relationships, specifically portfolios of $10K donors.

3-5 years of experience in a senior leadership role (e.g., as a Director, Senior Manager, or Executive Leader) with demonstrated success in building and managing high-performing teams.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with other organizational leaders and cross-functional teams, particularly in fundraising and community engagement initiatives.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with high-level donors and internal teams.

Experience leading and building collaborative teams with a passion for mentorship and development.

Strong passion for the mission of JFCS East Bay and the ability to articulate its impact and importance.

High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trust and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Adept at inspiring storytelling from impact data, stakeholder personal experiences, and financial documents.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced, result-driven environment.

Proficiency in fundraising software and donor tracking systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, etc.).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The compensation range is $180,000-$200,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits include :

Medical / Dental / Vision

Life Insurance / AD&D

Long Term Disability

Flexible spending accounts (Health, Dependent Care, Parking, and Transit)

401(k) with 6% matching contribution after one year

28 paid days off per year (Earned Time Off / ETO)

Up to 16 paid holidays per year

We also offer the option for hybrid work schedules where employees can work from both an assigned office and home

CONDITION(S) OF EMPLOYMENT

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including Live Scan where applicable). The background check may include, but is not limited to, criminal records check, verification of academic credentials, licenses, certificates, credit history, professional references and / or verification of work history are required for employment.  JFCS East Bay will issue a conditional offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete an application including a cover letter and resume though the JFCS East Bay Career Center by clicking on the link or going to our website : https : / / jfcs-eastbay.org / jobs / . Please note : If you apply via an external site (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.) rather than directly through the Career Center, you may need to submit your cover letter and resume as one document if the site only allows for one uploaded attachment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, JFCS East Bay does not discriminate based on any protected categories : age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran's status. The agency is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a community where everyone can flourish with dignity.

Salary : $180,000 - $200,000

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