The Jed Foundation (JED)

A nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nations teens and young adults.

Director of Individual Giving

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 51-200Since 1998H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

41 days ago

Salary

$105K - $140K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Establish and execute a comprehensive, strategic mid-level fundraising plan focused on individual donors. • Oversee all individual giving activities for upgrading donors to $10,000-$99,999 ensuring alignment with overall development strategy. • Develop and test new strategies for middle-tier giving, including opportunities for CSR and cross-functional integrations. • Launch giving society program in partnership with Philanthropy officers • Ensure alignment with donor engagement, stewardship, and experience strategies. • Maintain a personal portfolio and identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual gifts • Collaborate with prospect development colleagues to review wealth analytics, prospect research, and donor data to implement strategic next steps

Job Requirements

BA or BS degree or Equivalent Experience
Seven+ years of fundraising experience, with a strong focus on individual giving.
Proven ability to develop strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
Demonstrated success upgrading individual donors under $10,000
Track record of achieving or exceeding fundraising goals.
Strong operational and analytical skills, with the ability to design and implement scalable systems.
Successful experience building or growing mid-level programs.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
Highly motivated self-starter who can work independently while managing deadlines and priorities.
Demonstrated organization, attention to detail, flexibility, and collaboration skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to persuasively articulate JED’s mission.
Strong ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive donor matters.
Comfort with JED’s subject matter and passion for the mission.
Proficiency in Salesforce, Wealth Analytics Software and Google Suite.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
US Travel up to 25%