Director of Development

The Jewish Federation of Ventura County is seeking an experienced, dynamic Campaign/Development Director to lead a $3–$5 million capital campaign while strengthening the Federation’s overall fundraising and development efforts.

This is a full-time senior leadership position for an accomplished fundraiser and relationship builder who can develop and execute campaign strategy, cultivate and solicit major donors, build meaningful relationships with community supporters, and help lead a successful capital campaign from strategy through completion.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in major gifts, capital campaigns, or nonprofit development

• Strong donor cultivation and relationship-building skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Strategic thinking, initiative, professionalism, and follow-through

• A genuine commitment to the mission of the Jewish Federation and the Ventura County Jewish community

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible nonprofit development experience, with significant responsibility for major gifts and donor cultivation
• Demonstrated success personally cultivating and soliciting major donors
• Experience with capital campaigns strongly preferred
• Proficiency with CRM or donor management systems, basic data analysis, and standard office software tools.
• Ability to develop and execute fundraising strategy with a high degree of independence
• Strong judgment, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with executive leadership, board members, major donors, and diverse community stakeholders

Full-Time | Compensation commensurate with experience. Primarily remote to start with 3 days in-person in our Ventura office required after the first ~3 months.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, a cover letter describing your professional experience and why you are interested in working for the Ventura Jewish Federation, and 3 professional references to RSVP@jewishventuracounty.org.

Company Description: The Jewish Federation of Ventura County is guided by the values of tradition, tzedakah (charitable giving), and tikkun olam (repairing the world). The organization is dedicated to strengthening the local Jewish community through programs, services, and philanthropic initiatives. It works to ensure the survival, continuity, and wellbeing of Israel and the global Jewish people. Team members collaborate with community partners, donors, and volunteers to advance education, social services, and cultural engagement across Ventura County.