Director, Major Gifts

About the Job

We truly value our employees and are committed to their success! We offer long-term employment opportunities with job stability, as well as support and encouragement for career growth and advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package includes Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching, and company-paid Life Insurance. Join our team and experience a workplace culture that fosters teamwork, growth, and support!

Los Angeles Jewish Health has been a trusted provider of senior healthcare for over 100 years, offering a wide range of services that prioritize excellence and Jewish values. We serve more than 4,000 seniors across our San Fernando Valley campuses, delivering personalized care tailored to each individual's needs, from independent living to specialized healthcare programs.

The responsibilities of the Director, Major Gifts include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

Major Gift Fundraising

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects with giving capacity at the five-, six-, and seven-figure levels.
• Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings, presentations, and solicitation visits with donors and prospects.
• Prepare compelling proposals, case statements, gift agreements, and donor communications.
• Secure major gifts in support of annual operations, capital projects, campaign priorities, and endowment growth.

Campaign & Strategic Initiatives:

• Support comprehensive fundraising campaigns and strategic development initiatives.
• Partner with leadership and campaign volunteers to engage high-capacity donors and community leaders.
• Assist in campaign planning, prospect strategy, moves management, and donor pipeline development.
• Coordinate donor recognition opportunities, naming opportunities, and stewardship activities.

Relationship Management:

• Build strong relationships with donors, family foundations, professional advisors, and community stakeholders.
• Collaborate with executive staff and board members to support donor engagement and solicitations.
• Ensure timely stewardship, acknowledgment, and follow-up with donors.

Development Operations:

• Maintain accurate donor records, contact reports, and fundraising activity within the CRM/database.
• Track progress toward fundraising goals and prepare reports for leadership.
• Participate in development events, donor gatherings, and community outreach activities.
• Stay informed about philanthropy trends, fundraising best practices, and donor engagement strategies.

Education & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, with demonstrated success securing major gifts.
• Proven ability to cultivate and solicit gifts at the leadership and major gift level.
• Experience working with capital campaigns and donor stewardship preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership, volunteers, and board members.
• Proficiency with donor databases/CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.

Join Los Angeles Jewish Health and make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors in our community. Become part of our compassionate team, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. Apply today and start making a difference!

About the Company

Los Angeles Jewish Health is dedicated to providing exceptional, comprehensive senior healthcare services, guided by our mission to deliver excellence in care for all, rooted in Jewish values. With over 100 years of trusted service to seniors, we continuously evolve to meet the unique needs of every individual we serve.As the largest single-source senior housing provider in Los Angeles, our San Fernando Valley campuses are home to over 1,000 residents. We serve more than 4,000 seniors through a range of healthcare programs, offering independent living options for those who seek the reassurance of support when needed. From adult day care to residential living, and short-term or long-term care, we tailor each senior's experience to their specific needs, ensuring personalized care at every stage of life.