Associate Director of Development Operations
Position Title : Associate Director of Development Operations
Organization : Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Department : Development
Position Type : Full-Time (37.5 hours / week), Exempt
Work Setting : Hybrid, (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Reports To : Senior Director of Advancement Services
Pay Range : $80,000-$90,000 / year
Total Compensation :
In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes :
- Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees
- Employer-covered life insurance
Time Away from Work :
Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include :
Paid vacation time and sick leave15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellnessPosition Overview :
JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Advancement Services team as the Associate Director of Development Operations. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your fundraising operations skills and management experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Associate Director of Development Operations plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by managing and optimizing development and advancement operations. The Associate Director primarily focuses on team leadership and supervision of gift processing, database management, and development operational support to assist with fundraising efforts effectively. This position is a key collaborator within the Advancement team as it relates to recommending and implementing operational efficiencies and best practices, in addition to serving as a business partner to the Finance team on all fundraising revenue management. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Advancement Services and works closely with all members of the Advancement division, including Development, Volunteer Engagement, and Marketing.
Responsibilities :
Team Leadership and Development
Lead and inspire a team of advancement services professionals, including a Senior Database Associate, and a Donor Database AssociateProvide oversight, guidance, and continuous training on database, gift processing procedures – including gift entry, donor records management, and gift acknowledgementProvide mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities to encourage a future generation of leaders and development professionalsCreates and fosters a collaborative team culture that promotes innovation, and assists with implementing methods for continuous improvement for individuals and team productivity.Database and Gift Management
Responsible for maintaining a robust and accurate Raiser’s Edge donor database for the organization, and for supervising all related functions, including data entry, gift processing, statistical reporting and analysisComplete complex data queries, reports, exports, mergers, global changes, data imports, and system upgradesCollaborate with Marketing staff to assist with overall management of online marketing database, Luminate Online, as it pertains to donation processing and donor records management, including integration of bidirectional dataResponsible for coordinating data transfer to and from external / internal databases by utilization of Omatic software, including integration of data from Instrumentl and Galaxy DigitalResponsible for data security and access to Raiser’s Edge, including managing users and assigned rolesMaintain a working relationship with the IT department as it relates to database updates, agency protocols, and shared understanding of Blackbaud accessCommunicate and troubleshoot any Raiser’s Edge issues or service interruptions with internal and external departmentsProvide leadership to the team as it relates to best practices with data hygiene processes, data management, and data integrityProvide training and oversight of donation processing procedures and provide batching / gift entry support for high volume timesDevelopment Operations Management
Facilitate coordination and partner with the Finance department as it relates to timely and effective monthly fundraising reporting and analytics – including monthly reconciliation, review of GL codes, forecasting and budget reports, and audit requestsCollaborate with Marketing and Development teams to support direct mail and e-appeal efforts - including creating complex queries to segment donor lists, managing the import and export of mailing lists, and sharing reporting resultsSupport event data management and serve as primary for on-site registration needs for all fundraising events throughout the yearOversee daily mail donations process including guidance on donation allocations, deposit log, and collaboration with Facilities team. Serve as back-up resource for members of the team for completing daily processCollaborate closely with Development team to support donor stewardship and cultivation by maintaining timely acknowledgement process, assisting with stewardship mailings / projects, and providing exceptional customer service via the donor services phone lineMaintain regular review process of acknowledgement letter templates, and donor stewardship templates to ensure accurate and current informationAssist with managing department budget including tracking expenses and accurate allocationsPartners with Prospect Researcher and provides back-up support when research request volume is highStrategic Planning and Support
In collaboration with the Sr. Director of Advancement Services, assists with creation and implementation of analytical financial reports, including key performance indicators and metrics for fundraising officersSynthesizes organizational donation and engagement data to provide Development team with insights on fundraising trendsAssists Sr. Director of Advancement Services with recommendations and implementation of long and short-term strategic goals and operational plans for Advancement Services divisionDemonstrates a curious and creative mindset for seeking knowledge on the latest trends, benchmarks, and best practices within the nonprofit development operations spaceSkills / Experience / Abilities That Are a Must-Have :
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 5 years of relevant experience is requiredDemonstrated experience and mastery (7 years) of operational management of fundraising databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce) and proficiency in data analysis and reportingSignificant experience and success managing / supervising high performing, fast-paced teams in a dynamic environmentExpertise in fundraising operations, including administrative and financial functions, or related fields within the nonprofit sectorAdvanced knowledge of gift processing, administration, and data governance policiesUnderstanding of general accounting practices, including general ledger and fund structuresWorking knowledge of managing a department budget and appropriate forecastingAbility to manage and work with external vendors as it relates to subscriptions and services utilized by the departmentAdvanced communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with both external and internal stakeholdersExcellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to various deadlines and goalsStrategic thinker with a proactive approach to addressing challenges and opportunities in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervisionProficiency with Microsoft Office suite with advanced proficiency in ExcelSkills / Abilities We’d Like You to Have :
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau a plusExperience with project management tools, such as SmartSheet, Monday.com, Asana, etc a plusIncomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
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Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner inMoving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
