Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement- Silicon Valley

Position

Position: Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement ("SDPE")

Status

Status: Exempt, Full‑Time, At‑Will

Summary

Focus: Individual Major Gifts, Acquisition, and Community Connectivity.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement is a strategic, high‑visibility fundraiser responsible for the vitality and growth of the individual donor pipeline. This role is tasked with identifying and cultivating the next generation of "Wavemakers" in the Silicon Valley Jewish community. The incumbent will serve as a primary ambassador, moving donors from transactional giving to deep, mission‑aligned partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Pipeline Development & Acquisition: Design and execute a "new funder" strategy to identify and onboard 50+ new major gift prospects ($10k+) annually from the tech and venture capital sectors.
• Portfolio Management: Directly manage a portfolio of 125–150 high‑potential households, utilizing "moves management" to increase their lifetime value and commitment to the annual campaign.
• Affinity Group Leadership: Oversee the philanthropic strategy for key cohorts (e.g., Tech/Business leadership circles, Women’s Philanthropy, and Young Adults) to create a sense of belonging and purpose.
• Strategic Stewardship: In partnership with Marketing, develop high‑impact stewardship materials that provide "moral clarity" and demonstrate the tangible ROI of a donor's investment in the community.
• Event Integration: Lead the conversion strategy for community events, ensuring that engagement leads to meaningful philanthropic follow‑up.

Qualifications & Compensation

Experience: 8+ years in frontline fundraising with a proven track record in the Bay Area market.

Exceptional relational intelligence; ability to speak to Jewish values and "purpose" with authenticity.

Experience with and natural affinity for working with multiple CRMs and processing tools. Blackbaud RNXT experience preferred.

Compensation Range: $145,000.00 – $175,000.00 estimated annual.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Community Center and office environment.
• Ability to sit for long periods.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as phones, computers and printers.
• Ability to lift / carry 25 lbs.
• *Work in the vicinity of children and elderly persons

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

JSV is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability.

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