Position: Development Officer, Entertainment Network
Exempt
Department: Development
Union: Grade EF6
Union Classification Range: $121,836 - $154,324
Summary Description of Position
Jewish Federation Los Angeles (JFEDLA) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Development Officer to oversee the Entertainment Network. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Development Officer (DCDO), This position is pivotal in growing JFEDLA's presence in the entertainment industry, increasing fundraising efforts, and enhancing awareness of the Federation’s mission. In addition, the Development Officer will manage and develop the Entertainment Alliance Fighting Antisemitism (EAFA). EAFA’s goal is to serve as the central advocacy arm for the entertainment industry. The Development Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that engage key industry professionals, create programs and events that support JFEDLA and EAFA’s goals and objectives in addition to maximizing fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the entertainment industry and experience in raising funds to advance an organization's mission.
Principal Duties
- Lead efforts to increase fundraising from the entertainment community through major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and events.
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, ensuring a robust pipeline of contributions.
- Develop a strategic plan for the Entertainment Network, aligned with JFEDLA’s broader development goals.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with entertainment industry professionals, including executives, talent, influencers, and companies.
- Create and oversee events and programs that engage the entertainment community, with a focus on supporting JFEDLA’s mission. These may include galas, networking events, panel discussions, screenings, or exclusive industry gatherings.
- Collaborate with other internal teams to ensure comprehensive outreach and messaging to both the entertainment industry and broader Jewish community.
- Working with EAFA leadership committee, to create a plan to establish EAFA as the central organization addressing antisemitism in Hollywood.
- Actively and confidently manage a portfolio of donors primarily through field-based face-to-face donor contact, securing meetings and soliciting gifts.
- Develop and sustain relationships with qualified major gifts donors favorable to upgrading individual giving, expansion of donor-base and leadership development.
- Assist in the formulation of cultivation plans and solicitation strategies of major gifts donors/prospects.
- Attend meetings and events as required
- May carry out various functions otherwise assigned.
- Prepare necessary reports.
Additional Duties
Be available to manage additional assignments as timing and resources merit.
Education & Experience Required for Position
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 7+ years fundraising experience from individuals, foundations and business leaders through diverse events and membership related activities; personal success negotiating major gifts above $25,000 from diverse sources.
- Experience working with leaders of industry
- Proven experience in nonprofit fundraising and engagement, with a strong understanding of the entertainment industry and its influencers.
- Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, written correspondence, and outreach.
- Experience planning and executing high-profile events.
- Strong relationship-building skills and a deep understanding of how to engage entertainment industry leaders and influencers.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to develop tailored fundraising and engagement opportunities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Understanding of the Hollywood landscape
- Knowledge of and appreciation for a diverse Los Angeles Jewish community preferred.
- Understanding of DEI as it relates both to workforce development and to cultural sensitivity in front of and behind the camera
- Experience in community organizing and relationship/coalition-building
- Successful candidates will be mission-driven, goal oriented, able to self-manage and to travel to frequent donor meetings outside the office.
- Flexible, creative, excellent negotiation skills.
- “Doer” with willingness to work hands-on in developing and executing variety of development and advancement activities.
- Demonstrated management skills; motivator; emotionally mature; sensitive to working with diverse personalities and situations.
- A hybrid work model will be implemented for certain positions. This position must report to worksite on non-remote workdays, as determined by the Federation.
- All staff and building occupants must be fully vaccinated and proof of vaccination status will be required. Please disclose if accommodation to the Federation’s vaccination policy is sought for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs.
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Employment Opportunities - Jewish Federation Los Angeles
About us:
Based on Jewish values, Jewish Federation Los Angeles convenes and leads the community and leverages its resources to assure the continuity of the Jewish people, support a secure State of Israel, care for Jews in need here and abroad, and mobilize on issues of concern to the local community, all with our local, national, and international partners.
Combat Hate & Antisemitism
We believe in standing up to hate and that everybody should feel safe. When our Jewish community feels protected, it flourishes. Across Los Angeles, our synagogues, summer camps, Jewish day schools, and other Jewish institutions receive round the clock protection and emergency response training from our Community Security Initiative.
Addressing Jewish Poverty & Needs
Jewish hearts are compassionate to those who need help. The most vulnerable in our Jewish community, at home and in Israel, deserve to have their basic needs addressed, to help provide stability in their lives. We provide a lifeline for help, critical access to services, and wrap-around support, to ensure that those most in need are not facing their challenges alone.
Inspiring Jewish Joy
Everybody deserves to experience the joy of being Jewish. Together, we create pathways for joyful and inspiring Jewish life. Through celebrating our diverse community, we connect young adults, parents, and families to foster a sense of belonging across Jewish Los Angeles and Israel. We work to ensure that Jewish learning and growth is accessible to all who wish to participate.
Build Bridges Across L.A.
It’s in our nature to help our community grow through showing kindness. To help build a stronger Los Angeles and combat antisemitism, based on understanding and collaboration, we are committed to strengthening our relationships with civic partners, elected officials, and other key leaders in our city. We convene diverse coalitions to ensure a broad representation of voices, enabling us to be stronger in our ability to address systemic issues that impact the Jewish community and broader population.
Developing Leaders
Jewish leaders exist to serve the community. Our Federation believes in creating and shaping our next generation of leaders. We maintain an unwavering commitment to cultivating and training the people who will propel Jewish Los Angeles into a vibrant tomorrow through our diverse array of leadership development programs.
Support Global Jewry
Jews maintain a sacred bond with each other. It is the basis of our peoplehood. When crisis strikes Jews across the globe, we respond urgently with life-saving support. This is how the Federation sustains vibrant, secure, and joyful Jewish life around the world.
