Development Officer

Description

Organization Summary:

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming, inspiring and saving lives in the Palm Beaches and 70 countries around the world. Each year, Jewish Federation inspires thousands of community members to contribute, volunteer and participate in programs that generate more than $50 million to leading a powerful impact in the community.

Position Summary:

The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is looking for a passionate and dynamic Development Officer to inspire philanthropy and strengthen community connections. In this role, you’ll engage a diverse portfolio of donors, fostering relationships that fuel our Annual Campaign, Targeted Gifts initiatives, and Legacy Giving. You’ll design and implement strategic programs that deepen donor engagement, secure multi-year commitments, and ensure a lasting impact for generations to come. If you thrive on building meaningful relationships and driving positive change, we want to hear from you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and support various aspects of campaign development within our community.
• Develop collaborative relationships with volunteer leadership, plan and implement committee meetings.
• Create and implement a strategic plan to grow campaign participation and organizational involvement.
• Cultivate and solicit gifts from prospective and current donors using various methods of outreach, steward relationships.
• Using internal donor management software, reports, and Microsoft programs, manage and track donor relationships and campaign results.
• Inspire and engage community members through communications, educational programs, and donor events.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the development team as well as outside departments in a professional and respectful manner.
• Promote the mission of the Federation through community outreach and outstanding donor service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Success Factors:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus.
• Three or more years’ experience in a professional field required, fundraising or non-profit experience preferred, or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience and skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior customer service skills required.
• Strong knowledge of basic office computing, including MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Zoom and basic database skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop excellent relationships with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience in volunteer management.
• Knowledge of the local, Jewish community preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to use fundraising databases, excel, word processing and other basic programs.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to promote the mission of the Federation.
• Ability to work under high pressure and very busy situations, handle many projects simultaneously, meet timelines and budget.
• Ability to work independently to reach goals and collaborate with colleagues.
• Passion to help the local community and create relationships.
• Model a personal commitment to the Jewish community and Jewish values; ability to ground relationships with donors and prospective donors in Jewish culture and values.
• Self-starter who can multi-task in a fast-paced environment, work independently as well as with senior leaders, volunteers, and other members of the team.
• Comfortable with donor solicitation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced work environment and adapting to rapidly changing priorities and needs.
• Must be able to pass Level 1 background check.
• Must maintain valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must be able to work off-shift hours including nights and weekends, as needed.  

Work Environment:

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and connected to our mission. Our offices are located in a beautiful facility in West Palm Beach, providing a professional and welcoming environment for both staff and visitors. The building is secured during business hours with dedicated safety personnel to help ensure a safe and supportive workplace.

Federation prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth through a collaborative culture and a dedicated employee wellness program that promotes physical, mental, and emotional health. Employees also benefit from a wide range of professional development opportunities, including in-house courses through Federation University, cross-departmental trainings, conference participation, professional certifications, and involvement in fellowships and leadership cohorts.

Employees of the Federation also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

Health & Wellness Benefits • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans • Disability and life insurance coverage • A dedicated employee wellness program focused on overall well-being

Time Off & Work-Life Balance • Generous paid time off • Paid Jewish and U.S. holidays • Early office closings on Fridays in observance of Shabbat • Early closings on many holiday eves

Financial Benefits • 401 (k) retirement plan with employer contribution • pre-tax benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Pay Rate:

We benchmark our salary ranges for new hires in relation to the role, level, and role location; however, we consider a multitude of factors, to include relevant experience, skills, and education/training, to determine compensation within the identified range.

Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time at Federation’s discretion. Employment is at-will, and this job description is not an employment contract. Nothing herein shall be deemed to create in any way whatsoever an employment contract. 

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time at the Federation’s discretion. Employment is at-will, and this job description is not an employment contract, and nothing herein shall be deemed to create in any way whatsoever an employment contract.