Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement

Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement Jewish Silicon Valley / Addison-Penzak JCC 14855 Oka Road Suite 200 Los Gatos, CA 95032 Summary Focus: Individual Major Gifts, Acquisition, and Community Connectivity. Position Summary: The Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement is a strategic, high-visibility fundraiser responsible for the vitality and growth of the individual donor pipeline. This role is tasked with identifying and cultivating the next generation of "Wavemakers" in the Silicon Valley Jewish community. You will serve as a primary ambassador, moving donors from transactional giving to deep, mission-aligned partnership. Key Responsibilities: Pipeline Development & Acquisition: Design and execute a "new funder" strategy to identify and onboard 50+ new major gift prospects ($10k+) annually from the tech and venture capital sectors. Portfolio Management: Directly manage a portfolio of 125-150 high-potential households, utilizing "moves management" to increase their lifetime value and commitment to the annual campaign. Affinity Group Leadership: Oversee the philanthropic strategy for key cohorts (e.g., Tech/Business leadership circles, Women's Philanthropy, and Young Adults) to create a sense of belonging and purpose. Strategic Stewardship: In partnership with Marketing, develop high-impact stewardship materials that provide "moral clarity" and demonstrate the tangible ROI of a donor's investment in the community. Event Integration: Lead the conversion strategy for community events, ensuring that engagement leads to meaningful philanthropic follow-up. Minimum Qualifications Qualifications & Compensation Experience: 8+ years in frontline fundraising with a proven track record in the Bay Area market. Exceptional relational intelligence; ability to speak to Jewish values and "purpose" with authenticity. Experience with and natural affinity for working with multiple CRMs and processing tools. Blackbaud RNXT experienced preferred. Compensation Range: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 estimated annual. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Community Center and office environment Ability to sit for long periods. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as phones, computers and printers. Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs. Work in the vicinity of children and elderly persons JSV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability This position is contingent upon the return of a clear LiveScan Background Check and verified positive employment reference, presentation of documents ensuring eligibility to work in the US, and agreement to adhere to all Santa Clara County Department of Public Health and JSV health requirements. This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and, when possible, to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between JSV and its employees. Agency Information Amenities include fitness center, heated pool, children's pool, lighted tennis courts, full gymnasium, event auditorium and meeting rooms, athletic field, physical therapy clinic, free parking, acclaimed preschool for ages 18 months-5 years, day camp, recreation program for children with special needs, birthday parties, Center for Jewish Life & Learning, holiday celebrations, Judaica and Hebrew classes, enrichment classes on a variety of topics for all ages, sports programs for children and adults. Event rentals available. #J-18808-Ljbffr