Executive Director, Atlanta

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Position Overview:

Jewish National Fund-USA seeks an Executive Director, Greater Atlanta to be responsible for developing and implementing short- and long-term philanthropic and leadership development strategies with a significant focus on major gift fundraising and leadership development in Greater Atlanta.

You will take a leadership role in board and volunteer development throughout your portfolio and will work with the National Campaign Director to develop and implement fundraising strategies in alignment with the National Annual Campaign Plan.

The Executive Director, Greater Atlanta main priorities will include expanding Jewish National Fund USA's annual giving through major gifts, general campaign gifts, new donor identification and cultivation, day-to-day management of operations, and overseeing all aspects of the annual campaign. Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing donors and strategically expanding the fundraising portfolio to support Jewish National Fund USA's growth in the region is a paramount priority.

The successful candidate must be an experienced professional who is a "go-getter" and must combine sophisticated leadership with an entrepreneurial spirit. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, results-oriented, and have a clear passion for the Jewish National Fund USA's mission and Israel. Candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds such as having held a leadership role in the corporate sector, Senior Development Officer or equivalent in a major nonprofit organization, hospital, museum, historical society, major library, or in the academic arena such as a president and/or dean of a college or university.

Experience working with or serving on a Board of Directors is essential.

The Executive Director, Greater Atlanta will first and foremost focus on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net worth individuals, foundations and business supporters. The candidate will also supervise a team of the Annual Campaign professionals and, with this team, help enhance Jewish National Fund USA's profile and ensure that the organization is well positioned in a rapidly evolving and competitive environment.

This position will be based out of Jewish National Fund-USA's Atlanta office.

• Engage in direct and systematic cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net‑worth individuals. Direct responsibility for maintaining and building relationships with a portfolio of major gift prospects. Develop strategic annual and long‑term fundraising plans and evaluate progress to goals.
• The stewardship of existing major gift donor relationships; identify and cultivate new major gift donors; renew financial commitments of existing major gift donors.
• Promote major donor‑centric approaches, well‑timed solicitation schedules and data‑driven program strategy and analysis to increase revenue generation.
• Foster relationships with financial advisors, attorneys, donors, and other partners who can facilitate the promotion and acquisition of major and planned gifts, bequests, and annuities.
• Develop the appropriate level of internal communication, reporting and tracking of results.
• Supervise, train, and develop Greater Atlanta fundraising staff. Foster a culture of enthusiasm, teamwork, and collaboration among the fundraising team as well as our passionate and committed lay leaders.
• Build and facilitate philanthropic capacity by maintaining collaborative relations with other organizations throughout Greater Atlanta while showcasing Jewish National Fund USA at its best.
• Work with Greater Atlanta's leadership to develop Jewish National Fund USA's strategic vision, goals, and strategies, and engage a committee to assist in the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of current and new donors.
• Research funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position Jewish National Fund USA ahead of philanthropic giving changes or trends; utilize best practices and innovative fundraising approaches.
• Utilize the Jewish National Fund USA's Salesforce database to manage donor…