Assistant Vice President - Annual Giving

About the Federation

The Jewish Federation of Broward County (JFBC) strives for excellence. We cultivate an inclusive community where all feel welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute meaningfully to our shared vision.

JFBC is one of the most effective nonprofit organizations in South Florida. Our mission is to mobilize the Jewish community to provide leadership and financial resources that strengthen and enhance Jewish life in Broward County, Israel, and worldwide.

About the Position

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Annual Giving provides strategic leadership and hands-on management for JFBC’s individual annual giving portfolio, with a primary focus on donors contributing $1,800–$9,999.

Serving as a key thought partner to the Vice President of the Annual Campaign, the AVP helps drive growth across the Annual Campaign by managing a high performing team of affinity based forward facing fundraisers, strengthening donor pipelines, deepening lay leadership engagement, and advancing a strong culture of philanthropy throughout the organization. This role blends high-level strategic planning with active frontline fundraising and team leadership.

The AVP also provides strategic oversite for Business & Professionals (B&P) individual giving, integrating this affinity group into the broader Annual Giving strategy. In this capacity, the AVP oversees three B&P-focused events annually, leveraging them as intentional philanthropic touchpoints to drive donor engagement, leadership involvement, and upward movement along the giving ladder.

In addition, the AVP serves as the professional lead for Ultimate Nite Out, JFBC’s premier fundraising event, working closely with lay leaders and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional donor experiences and execute effective pre- and post-event solicitation strategies. 

What You Will Be Doing (Principal Duties/Responsibilities/Tasks of the Role, Typical Day): 

Leadership & Strategic Oversight

·        Lead, supervise, and mentor two affinity-focused professionals, fostering innovation, accountability, and growth across Annual Giving and Business & Professionals.

·        Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Vice President of the Annual Campaign, contributing to campaign planning, forecasting, and execution.

·        Implement a robust lay leader solicitation and engagement strategy, with a focus on peer-to-peer fundraising and leadership-driven asks.

Donor Portfolio Management

·        Manage a personal portfolio of Annual Campaign donors giving $1,800–$9,999, with an emphasis on upgrades, retention, and long-term engagement with a clear pathway into Major Gifts and leadership giving.

·        Identify and cultivate opportunities to introduce donors to legacy giving, donor-advised funds, and other long-term philanthropic vehicles in partnership with internal teams.

·        Utilize fundraising data and metrics to monitor donor movement, pipeline health, and team performance.

Business & Professionals (B&P) Leadership

·        Provide strategic leadership for Business & Professional individual philanthropy, including committee development, donor solicitation, and leadership cultivation.

·        Reposition B&P engagement as a philanthropic pathway—moving beyond networking to intentional giving, leadership participation, and campaign growth.

Events & Engagement

·        Serve as the professional lead for Ultimate Nite Out, coordinating strategy, donor engagement, and solicitation in collaboration with lay leadership and internal teams.

·        Provide strategic oversight for three Business & Professionals–focused events annually, ensuring each event supports donor cultivation and campaign objectives.

·        Support divisional events, cultivation opportunities, and engagement initiatives aligned with Annual Campaign priorities.

Community & External Relations

·        Represent the Annual Campaign and JFBC with professionalism and confidence in interactions with donors, lay leaders, and community stakeholders.

·        Strengthen cross-departmental collaboration to ensure a seamless donor experience and a unified philanthropic message.

What You Need to Succeed

·        Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

·        Minimum of 10 years of development experience, including frontline solicitation and management of fundraising teams.

·        Proven experience leading annual giving and affinity-based fundraising programs, including peer-driven solicitation models.

·        Strategic, big-picture thinker with demonstrated success in campaign planning and execution.

·        Strong team leadership, mentorship, and culture-building skills.

·        Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.

·        Significant face-to-face solicitation, donor cultivation, and stewardship experience.

·        Advanced understanding of fundraising data, metrics, and budgeting.

·        Strong project management skills.

·        Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and public speaking).

·        Authentic connection to the Jewish community, familiarity with Jewish communal life, and knowledge of the Jewish calendar and lifecycle.

Compensation & Benefits

The Jewish Federation of Broward County is an equal-opportunity employer offering a people-centered, mission-driven environment. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, up to a 3% retirement contribution, competitive paid time off and parental leave, professional development opportunities, and a culture that balances high expectations with flexibility.

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, duties, or responsibilities associated with the position.