Key Responsibilities:

1. Campaign Planning and Strategy:

• Implement a comprehensive capital campaign plan in collaboration with the executive director, board of directors, and campaign committee.
• Set campaign goals, timelines, and benchmarks to ensure successful execution and completion.
• Conduct donor research to identify potential major gift prospects.

2. Donor Cultivation and Stewardship:

• Support the cultivation and maintenance of relationships with existing and prospective donors, ensuring personalized and strategic engagement.
• Prepare and present compelling campaign proposals and stewardship materials for use by senior leadership and volunteers.
• Oversee donor recognition and acknowledgement programs to maintain donor satisfaction and loyalty.

3. Campaign Communications:
   • Execute a comprehensive communications plan to promote the campaign to various stakeholders.
   • Oversee the creation of campaign collateral, including brochures, newsletters, press releases, and social media content.
   • Coordinate with marketing and communications teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
4. Event Planning and Execution:
   • Plan and execute campaign-related and annual events (following the development calendar), including donor receptions, fundraising galas, and community outreach activities.
   • Manage event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, and volunteer engagement.
   • Ensure events are executed within budget and meet campaign objectives.
5. Volunteer Management
   • Recruit, train, and manage campaign volunteers, including campaign committee members, development and event committee members, and other key stakeholders.
   • Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteers, ensuring they are equipped to effectively contribute to all development efforts.
6. Reporting and Analysis
   • Track and report on campaign progress, including fundraising totals, donor engagement, and event outcomes.
   • Prepare regular updates and presentations for the executive director, board of directors, and development and campaign committees.
   • Conduct post campaign analysis to identify successes, challenges, and opportunities for future development initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fundraising with a focus on capital campaigns or major gifts.
• Hands on experience with raising funds in a small nonprofit with minimal support staff.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and executing capital campaigns.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in fundraising software and CRM systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and board members.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Salary range $125,000 - $175,000

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letters, and three professional references to executive director Terrie Goren to terrie@oaklandsinai.org by             August 1, 2024.