Director of Annual Giving: JFund

Join a team today where creativity, strategy, and relationship-building come together to a fuel our mission and transform lives! Under the direction of Senior Director, Giving & Events, the Director of the JFund is responsible for designing and executing JCCGB's Annual Campaign strategy, managing a personal donor portfolio, and building the systems, relationships, and culture that will sustain and grow the $3M Annual Campaign. This position offers an exceptional and entrepreneurial candidate the chance to make a difference by building a program and growing resources for an organization with a powerful track record. 

We are seeking an experienced fundraiser who has architected an Annual Campaign, closed major gifts, made data-driven decisions, and consistently thinks outside the box. JCC Greater Boston is in the silent phase of our organization’s most ambitious comprehensive campaign. We are seeking a bold fundraiser with experience developing and executing an Annual Campaign strategy designed to drive revenue. Our Annual Fund: The JFund serves as a tool to grow a pipeline of donors, particularly those with major gift capacity. The JFund is also our greatest engagement tool for  participation, celebrating and stewarding gifts of every level. 

The role will require proven experience successfully closing annual and leadership gifts, leveraging data to drive strategic decision-making, and innovative thinking to support overall fundraising growth across the organization. This leadership will not only strengthen unrestricted fundraising through the campaign but also help grow restricted support in program innovation and other key priority areas. 

The ideal candidate is genuinely energized by donor relationships — who finds a handwritten note to a $500 donor as satisfying as closing a $50,000 gift. Someone who can work with urgency without manufacturing it. Who is honest about what the data says even when it's inconvenient. And who believes that JCC Greater Boston is a worthy investment for our community and wants to be part of its impact.  

JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

• Actively model JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values, fostering a positive, welcoming, inclusive culture where individuals feel valued, respected, and supported to succeed.
• Lead with integrity, positivity, and accountability, building trust and modeling the behaviors that strengthen organizational culture.
• Maintain a safety-first, solution-oriented mindset that prioritizes inclusion, risk awareness, and high standards of service and accountability.
• Set and communicate a clear vision aligned with organizational priorities and lead change with clarity, empathy, and resilience.
• Build collaborative partnerships across teams, volunteers, vendors, and community stakeholders while representing the organization with professionalism.
• Drive operational excellence through sound judgment, data-informed decision-making, and responsible financial stewardship.
• Provide calm, decisive leadership in complex or high-pressure situations while promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Attend JCCGB All Staff meetings, and other meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required to support departmental and organizational success.

About JCC Greater Boston

Since opening its doors in 1983, JCC Greater Boston has been committed to its mission of creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community by nurturing meaningful and lasting relationships. Through our network of early learning centers, day camps, regional teen and family programs, health and wellness offerings, and adult arts and ideas classes, JCC Greater Boston provides highly valued connections, learning, and experiences for the Jewish community and friends.

JCC Greater Boston staff enjoy working in an innovative, friendly, and welcoming environment where their talents and contributions are appreciated. In our recent employee survey, staff rated their direct management and organizational alignment experiences close to 90% positive. If you want to upgrade your working experience and have a better work-life balance, we encourage you to explore becoming part of the JCC team!

The JCC is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston's core values: Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation, which we hope resonate with all.

To learn more about what makes JCC Greater Boston a wonderful place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.bostonjcc.org/careers/

JCC Greater Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich a diverse environment, we actively encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (communications, marketing, business administration, PR, etc.) required.
• 5+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with at least 2 years managing an annual fund or portfolio. 

• A demonstrable track record of closing gifts, creating annual fundraising plans, strategies, architecture, forecasting and reporting. 

• Strong data skills: knowledge of building a segmented strategy, understanding of retention analysis, and strong aptitude around using a CRM as a management tool.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication — able to simultaneously write a compelling appeal letter and make an ask as normal course of business. 

• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of the Boston Jewish community, with an authentic connection to JCC Greater Boston's mission and values. 
• Experience with capital campaign preparation or execution, preferred. 

• Familiarity with planned giving concepts and legacy donor stewardship, preferred. 

• Experience with Raiser's Edge, Salesforce NPSP, or a comparable CRM, preferred. 

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able drive a motor vehicle and to pass a MRV review.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC's discretion to meet this minimum hiring criteria.

Requires frequent local traveling and must be able to work evenings, weekends and/or irregular hours as necessary to interact with donors and prospects and attend relevant meetings and events. This position offers a hybrid work option; most of the essential tasks require an in-person presence while some may be performed remotely. This position also involves some regular standard desk work; use of computer equipment and standing and sitting frequently.

ADA Statement: Individuals must possess these criteria for knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation and using some other combination of skills and abilities.