Senior Director, Philanthropy

Job overview

The Senior Director, Philanthropy works in-office in Leawood, KS, during standard business hours, with evenings and weekends as needed for events. Compensation is not specified. The J’s mission is to build an inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning, and joy based on Jewish values, heritage, and culture. The role leads fundraising, advancement, and donor engagement, developing and executing a comprehensive strategy to support the organization’s programs and long-term sustainability. It also leads the philanthropy team and works with donors, volunteers, community partners, the CEO, and the board.

What you'll do

• Help develop fundraising strategies across annual giving, major gifts, corporate and foundation support, planned giving, events, and campaigns
• lead and develop the philanthropy team
• cultivate and steward donors
• partner with the CEO and board on fundraising engagement
• oversee donor recognition and communications, grant development, budget, performance metrics, donor records, gift processing, and fundraising compliance
• collaborate with marketing, programs, and membership teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior director

philanthropy

fundraising strategy

major gifts

donor engagement

grant development

nonprofit leadership

board engagement

leawood ks

the j

jewish community center

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Senior nonprofit fundraising leadership combining donor portfolio management, board partnership, grants, and team leadership.

About the employer

Jewish Community Center of Greater KC (The J) is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.