Director of Development Florida Region

POSITION TITLE: Director of Development Florida Region
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement Southern Division with matrix reporting to Florida Regional Director
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Major Gift Officer Individual Gift Officer and Development Coordinator
LOCATION: Miami FL or Boca Raton FL
Grade/Class: Grade H Exempt PSAEligible

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

ADL is the leading antihate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 its timeless mission is to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all. Today ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Director of Development manages regional frontline fundraising staff to develop implement and evaluate regional fundraising programs to successfully meet annual fundraising and performance goals as approved by the Philanthropic Engagement vertical of the national office. The position collaborates heavily with the Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement and will seek input and philanthropic engagement from the Regional Director. For themselves and for their frontline fundraising staff the Director of Development will maximize the donor engagement process to identify qualify cultivate solicit and steward prospects/donors who have major gift capacity and inclination between $10000 and $500000 in support of ADLs highest priorities.

Primary:

• In collaboration with the Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement recruit hire manage and assess regional frontline fundraisers.
• Develop and implement cultivation strategies for a portfolio of individuals with the capacity to make gifts (between $50000 and $500000 nurturing relationships through personalized communications meetings and engagement opportunities in accordance with ADLs policies procedures and funding priorities.
• Maintain an active current body of knowledge of ADL and its mission programs activities institutional needs and fundraising priorities.
• Work with prospect research to identify new major gift prospects and understand their philanthropic interests capacity to give and inclination to give to ADL.
• Negotiate gift agreements and terms with donors in collaboration with the Philanthropic Services team.
• In collaboration with the stewardship team and regional/divisional/national program staff implement stewardship plans for major gift donors ensuring timely and meaningful acknowledgment recognition and reporting on the impact of their contributions.
• Actively participate in Development team meetings to coordinate prospect review and discuss specific prospect strategies as they relate to prioritized fundraising needs.
• Plan organize manage and evaluate the annual fundraising campaign in
  collaboration with the Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement Regional Director and National Development Offices.
• In collaboration with the national Donor Experience and Philanthropic Services team ensure implementation of approved budgeted regional fundraising and nonfundraising event such as insider briefings.
• In collaboration with the national Donor Experience and Philanthropic Services team align with national gift processing and CRM policies procedures and initiatives.
• Collaborate with national Institutional Giving team to assess and engage with institutional and corporate gift opportunities.
• Maximize resources from the national Analytics and Prospect Research teams to ensure prospect identification and qualification and portfolio management.
• Work in close partnership with regional and divisional teams to encourage a culture of philanthropy and meaningful engagement.
• Maintain accurate and uptodate donor records in the CRM database documenting all interactions proposals and gift agreements related to major gifts in accordance with CSC policies and procedures.
• Collaborate and partner effectively across the organization to build and sustain the culture of philanthropy across ADL.
• Serve as an effective and enthusiastic ADL spokesperson and representative.

Secondary:

• Participate in special assignments or projects as representative at the National level.

Skills:

• Outstanding strategic thinking and analytical skills interpersonal skills sound judgment and experience handling highly confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a diverse group of stakeholders including high net worth individuals colleagues and senior executives.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with superior attention to detail and strong storytelling skills.
• Display a positive attitude and show good judgment common sense and excellent listening skills; committed to transparency accountability and direct communication.
• Ability to anticipate and be responsive to multiple stakeholders needs
  simultaneously internally and externally including individual donors and prospects.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to see projects through to completion while meeting tight deadlines.
• Prior experience working with fundraising databases (Salesforce) MS Office applications and online collaboration tools.
• Selfmotivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in meeting goals.
• Ability to successfully navigate and thrive in a complex organization.
• Committed to advancing the mission and goals of the ADL.

Work Experience:

• Five to seven years of community fundraising experience with increasing levels of fundraising responsibility and management.
• Significant fundraising experience including a demonstrated record of soliciting and closing fivefigure and sixfigure gifts including multiyear commitments.
• Experience in a national organization with an affiliate or chapter structure a plus.

Education:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience plus additional related college courses or professional training.

Work Environment:

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role will require 3 days in the office.

Compensation:

• This position has a salary range of $105000 to $115000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Boca Raton Florida. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position and since ADL has a locationbased compensation structure there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package please visit aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our missiondriven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races religions nationalities genders LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment hiring promotions and other terms conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age race creed religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender expression marital status physical or mental disability veteran status or military status or in violation of any applicable Federal state or local laws.

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  ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and all other applicable State Local and Federal laws.

  The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.