Regional Fundraising Director | Hollywood, FL · $125,000–$150,000 + Bonus
About the Role: A nonprofit organization is hiring a Regional Fundraising Director to own major-gift fundraising across the Southeast region, managing an active portfolio of donors and prospects from cultivation through solicitation. The role is accountable for hitting annual fundraising goals and performance milestones, working closely with the Southeast Regional Director and Development leadership to expand the organization's donor base. Success means building a consistent pipeline of new major donors while deepening relationships with existing supporters.
Key Responsibilities
Major Gifts & Individual Fundraising
Manage and actively develop a portfolio of current donors and qualified prospects throughout the Southeast region
Maintain an active schedule of face-to-face donor and prospect meetings
Develop individualized cultivation and solicitation plans for priority donors and prospects
New Donor Development
Proactively identify and build relationships with individuals and families not currently significant donors
Build a consistent pipeline of qualified prospects throughout the Southeast
Leverage existing donors, lay leaders, and professional relationships to generate new introductions
Attend community gatherings and networking opportunities to expand the organization's reach
Community & Lay Leadership Relationships
Develop strong relationships with community leaders, lay leaders, rabbis, professionals, and volunteers
Cultivate relationships with emerging and next-generation donors, including Young Leadership prospects
Represent the organization professionally at community events and donor gatherings
Fundraising Accountability & Reporting
Achieve established annual fundraising goals and performance milestones
Provide regular updates on donor activity, pending solicitations, and projected gifts
Maintain accurate donor records, meeting notes, and cultivation plans in Salesforce
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of successful fundraising, major-gifts, development, sales, or comparable relationship-management experience
Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and successfully solicit significant financial commitments
Experience working with high-net-worth individuals strongly preferred
Existing relationships within or strong familiarity with the South Florida and Southeast Jewish philanthropic communities highly desirable
Experience with Salesforce or another donor CRM system preferred
Interested? Send your resume to: Mendy@bhirednyc.com