Job Summary

The Director of Development is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising plan to support the mission and vision of the organization under the Direction of the Executive Director. The role consists of developing effective fundraising campaigns & events, stewardship and loyalty building as it connects to the varied current and potential audiences in support of the library. The Director of Development will need to effectively communicate and engage all Directors and staff as well as build sustainable partnership and collaboration with outside organizations, institutions and corporations to meet the goals and participate in the advancement of the library’s mission. This role requires concise management of endowment funds & campaigns, grant writing/proposals, corporate donations and sponsorship, individual donor campaigns; and planned giving.

Duties & Responsibilities

Campaign Management, Planning & Market Analysis

• Develop, create and implement all fundraising campaigns, events and activities in collaboration with the Directors (whenever appropriate) to support our operations, development plan, departments’ needs and JPL activities/ events/ services.
• Analyze all current fundraising programs and events and related data in line with JPL’s vision and development plan and elaborate an annual comprehensive fundraising plan.
• Analyze fundraising trends in the primary market that JPL operates on and identify lists of potential donors/ sponsors to expand JPL donor audiences and support.

Managing Campaigns, Events & Development Operations

• Attend specific events to which donors and patrons are invited.
• Create, plan and implement specific recognition and loyalty campaigns throughout the year, in collaboration with the Marketing & Communication Director.
• Build partnership and collaboration strategies to increase financial contribution.
• Oversee and manage all fundraising operations and supervise fundraising assistant.
• Manage the Raiser’s Edge NXT fundraising database and donor recognition benefits.
• Ensure that all JPL marketing and communication platforms relay JPL fundraising initiatives and engage the public to contribute to JPL.

Stewardship

• Identify, develop and steward corporate, government/public, community and individual prospects to increase financial support and build loyalty.
• Engage members of the Board of Directors and any other committee members and stakeholders to maximize financial participation of these members and their networks to JPL.

Grants

• Identify organizations/programs in the public (all 3 levels), community and private sectors, write grant proposals in collaboration with JPL Directors to increase financial contribution to JPL.

Any other tasks assigned by the Executive Director.

Job Requirements & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising or development in the NFP sector, preferably in a cultural, educational, or nonprofit setting.
• Proven track record in major gift cultivation and solicitation.
• Proven experience and track record with planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, and events.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 required.
• Familiarity with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge NXT, Canada Helps) a strong asset.
• Knowledge of and appreciation for Jewish culture, values and ffamiliarity with the Jewish community of Montreal considered an asset.
• Strategic thinker with strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.
• Capable of working independently and part of a team.
• Organized, self-motivated and resourceful individual, attentive to detail.
• Willing to work flexible hours, as required.
• Bilingual (English and French) is preferred.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to have a meaningful impact in a respected Jewish cultural institution.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• Benefits: Medical, dental and pension plans
• Paid vacation for religious Jewish holidays, in addition to standard statutory holidays.