What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Development position at MENORAH LIFE?
The Director of Development leads philanthropic efforts for Menorah Life. In this capacity, the Director of Development works with the Menorah Life & Foundation’s Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer, and executive leadership team of Menorah Life by providing leadership for the development and management of philanthropic resources to support the mission of the organization, and to ensure the proper stewardship of resources and assets of the Foundation.
As the lead of philanthropic efforts, the Director of Development will:
- Provide the leadership necessary to instill and maintain a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization.
- Lead the design and activation of a comprehensive, annual strategic plan of stewardship, donor relations, and development activities that results in increased philanthropic support of the mission of the organization. Such a plan should include strategies for:
o Community engagement
o Annual giving
o Middle donors
o Major individual gifts
o Planned giving
o Corporate prospects
o Foundation relations
o Special events
- Ensure that there is annual year-over-year growth in revenue and number of new donors to the organization.
- Develop and implement a stewardship and donor relationship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors.
- Support the CEO, members of the Menorah Life and Foundation Boards of Trustees, and other high-level volunteers in development initiatives.
- Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders.
- Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program.
- Identify, develop, and mentor a team of professionals.
As Director of Development, the individual will:
- Staff all committees of the Board of Trustees
- Draft the annual budget for review by the Finance and Investment Committee and approval by the Board of Trustees
- Monitor compliance with all bylaws, policies and procedures, and other governance documents
- Conduct periodic review of all governance documents in collaboration with the Governance Committee
- Ensure that the Foundation complies with provisions of all donor gift agreements and applicable state and federal laws related to philanthropy
- Serve as steward, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, all assets of the Foundation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,336.00 - $87,935.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,336 - $87,935
