Vice President of Philanthropic Services

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) has an executive

opening in its Philanthropy Department: Vice President of

Philanthropic Services.

The Vice President of Philanthropic Services will develop and

execute a long-term strategy to increase JFCS’s fundraising and

marketing in the community. This position will be responsible for

the growth and development of the philanthropy department that

encompasses annual fundraising, major gifts, planned giving and

endowments, grants and corporate support, special projects, and

volunteer programs. The Vice President (VP) of Philanthropic

Services has oversight for the Annual Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon,

all donor cultivation events, the Annual Community Report, fall and

spring newsletters, and direct mail solicitations. In the role, you

will supervise Philanthropic Services staff overseeing major gift

fundraising, marketing, special events, community and governmental

relations, local and national grant development, organizational

communications, media relations, social media platforms, annual

campaigns, tax credit programs, holiday mailings, seasonal giving

campaigns, as well as the JFCS website.

How You Contribute

The VP of Philanthropic Services acts as the primary source of

leadership for the Philanthropy department, providing a defining

and unifying vision that, through active collaboration, will give

each member of the team the ability to reach new professional

heights. The Vice President will form and sustain relationships

with existing donors and develop and participate in a variety of

activities, greeting and encouraging prospective donors. The

individual will have frequent opportunities to publicly represent

the organization as a community leader of JFCS. The position will

supervise several team members in fundraising and marketing

functions. The perfect fit will strategically guide multiple

engagement campaigns, and personally cultivate and grow the donor

base for donors of $10,000+. The position will lead and support a

major gifts program with individuals, foundation and community

support for gifts $10,000 - $1M. In addition, the Vice President

will implement and plan individual cultivation strategies for

planned giving commitments to grow the JFCS Legacy Society for

endowments.

As an executive level staff member, the individual will inspire

staff to increase our vibrant donor base and stretch the limits of

innovation and creativity as an active and visible presence in

numerous philanthropic communities and events in the Phoenix

metropolitan area. The individual will develop pathways that lead

to new donor and contributory interest for an organization that has

withstood the test of time by providing behavioral health and

primary healthcare services to children and adults of all faiths

and diverse backgrounds. Earn a professional reputation in an

organization first established in 1935.

Assets You Bring to the Position

The ability to collaborate internally with JFCS leaders and

expand the value of the JFCS organization with Valley leaders

ensures direct services for current and future populations for

decades to come.

A vibrant persona and results-oriented behavior will allow you

to thrive and take command of activities and events related to the

department of philanthropic services. A keen ability to build

relationships with Jewish, corporate, and business populations

within the Valley and the United States is highly valued.

Your Value to Us

We respect the honesty and integrity you bring to our table as

we join forces to create a table of plenty for our underserved

children and adults needing compassionate behavioral and primary

care services. We hold high one’s ability to do whatever it takes

to make the dreams of our clients a reality through the generosity

of those able to donate and to volunteer. We appreciate the

“awesomeness” of employees who are organized, dependable and who

plan and prioritize our organizational goals. We value proficiency

and your ability to work independently to accomplish program

targets. We respect your ability to communicate in a variety of

ways with diverse audiences and populations. We welcome high

energy, your ability to collaborate and use critical thinking

skills in problem solving and decision-making. JFCS compensates,

rewards and benefits high achievers in achieving who are attuned to

our mission, values and the diverse and inclusive populations we

serve.

Why JFCS Makes a Difference:

Simply put, we change lives. Our programs include

counseling, mental health assessment and treatment; early childhood

trauma assessment and treatment; child crisis intervention and

rehabilitative services; primary care; support for victims of

domestic violence, substance abuse, workforce readiness and high

school equivalency exams for teens in foster care.

JFCS is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the

Valley. Our client population approaches 50,000 annually. Our

clinicians are highly skilled and, as a result, we attract some of

the most talented individuals in the State of Arizona, who see us

as a pathway to long-term career success.

JFCS has been strengthening our community by providing

Behavioral Health, Integrated Healthcare and Social Services to all

ages, faiths and backgrounds since 1935. JFCS Programs and Services

include: counseling, mental health assessment and treatment, early

childhood trauma assessment and treatment, child crisis

intervention and rehabilitative services, primary care, support for

victims of domestic violence, substance abuse, work force readiness

& high school equivalency exams for teens in foster care.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.

Master’s Degree preferred.

Demonstrated success as a development executive, ability to

effectively create a fundraising strategic plan and operation.

Seven to ten years’ experience managing a successful,

comprehensive, fundraising program.

Proven success in asking for, and closing, major gifts and

building and maintaining long-term relationships with major

individual donors, foundations, corporations, and other potential

donors.

Comfort with building and maintaining a multi-million-dollar

fundraising program.

A flexible and creative thinker able to identify and create new

giving opportunities for programs.

Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with

experience in development and marketing-related writing.

Proven success in managing and overseeing special events.

Ability to publicly present in a convincing and professional

manner and to inspire and generate enthusiasm among donors,

volunteers, and staff.

Enthusiasm, energy, and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Experience collaborating and working with executive-level

leadership team.

Knowledge and comfort with the Jewish community and history in

the Greater Phoenix metro area.

Experience with grants and working with foundations.

Experience working with nonprofit Board of Directors and

Philanthropic Services Committee, building positive and productive

relationships to achieve collective mission and goals of JFCS.

Other Benefits of Working with JFCS:

FREE Primary HealthCare to all employees and every member of

their household, regardless of relationship. This includes virtual

doctor's visits, physicals, lab tests, x-rays, vaccinations,

prescriptions, and telehealth.

Generous Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and

the referring employee.

Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth Flexibility for many

positions.

401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match

Tuition and clinical license reimbursement.

Numerous professional development and career growth

opportunities.

Generous paid time off / sick time allocations

Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical,

vision, dental & more.

Wellness Coaching

Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many

positions.

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