Development Officer - Community Engagement

JDC; Brasil; Híbrido; BRL 425.000 - 479.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading humanitarian organization seeks a Development Officer to build and expand their outreach primarily within the Jewish community. The successful candidate will develop donor pipelines, manage relationships, and execute engagement strategies. Applicants should have 4–6 years of experience in fundraising or community relations, with a strong understanding of and connections within the Jewish community. This full-time role offers a salary range of $80,000-$90,000 and a hybrid work model based in New York.

Serviços

100% paid medical and dental insurance

20 vacation days and 12 weeks of paid parental leave

403(b) plan with employer contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualificações

• 4–6 years of experience in fundraising or community relations.
• Strong knowledge of and connections within the Jewish community.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills.
• Highly organized, managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel within the New York area and beyond.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement a targeted outreach strategy.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit small to mid-level gifts.
• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors.
• Plan and execute events and presentations.
• Build partnerships with community leaders and educators.

Conhecimentos

Fundraising experience

Relationship building

Public speaking

Event planning

Project management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

The Development Officer will spearhead our outreach to Jewish schools, synagogues, and community organizations in the East Coast with the goal to grow the outreach nationally, creating a new fundraising channel for the organization. This role blends relationship-building, event planning, donor engagement, and solicitation of small to mid-level gifts. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who thrives on forging new partnerships, inspiring community involvement, and compelling storytelling skills.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new fundraising channel and leave a lasting imprint on the growth of our organization. You’ll join a passionate, mission-driven team and be empowered to build meaningful connections that make a real difference.

What will you do as a Development Officer?

• Develop and implement a targeted outreach strategy to introduce our work and build a strong donor pipeline in this untapped sector
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit small to mid-level gifts from individuals, schools, synagogues, and community organizations within the Jewish community in New York and expanding nationally over time
• Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, tracking engagement, pledges, and follow-up
• Plan and execute events and presentations to increase awareness and support for our mission
• Build and Strengthen partnerships with community leaders, clergy, and educators
• Work closely with the Senior Development Officer and development team to align strategies and leverage best practices
• Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and relevant forums

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in fundraising, community relations, or a related field, with proven success in donor engagement or community outreach
• Strong knowledge of and connections within the Jewish community (schools, synagogues, and/or community networks preferred)
• Excellent relationship building, listening, communication, and public speaking skills, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences
• Proactivity, entrepreneurialism, and resourcefulness
• Comfortable working both on one’s own and within a team; ability to work cross-functionally with staff at all levels
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in fundraising, curiosity, and a learning/growth mindset
• Passion for the work of JDC and global Jewish issues
• Willingness to travel within the New York area and across the East Coast initially and then across the United States as the role evolves.

Additional Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Experience in event planning and/or grassroots fundraising campaigns.
• Familiarity with donor database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar CRMs)

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours: 35 hours/week, 8:45 AM – 4:45PM with a 1-hour lunch break
• Location: Hybrid from New York, NY in office Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Reports to: Senior Development Officer
• Job Function/Department: Resource Development
• Day-to-day travel within the New York Metro Area required; Some travel across the east coast and nationally anticipated

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time position paid semi-monthly at a salary of $80,000-$90,000 per year; in determining where a candidate falls in that range JDC considers several factors, including skills and experience, internal equity, and cost of living in location of work. This role is exempt per the FLSA.

• 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee coverage
• Paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 20 sick days, 3 personal days, 10 national holidays, and up to 14 Jewish holidays depending on the Jewish calendar for any given year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time staff who have worked with JDC for at least 1 year
• 403(b) with JDC contributions of 6.5% of salary
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), commuter benefits, and life insurance
• Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities for professional development through workshops and trainings with our internal L&D program
• Food Perks: Bagel Thursdays and beverages/snacks in the office for on-site and hybrid employees

Why work at JDC?

• The People – What we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; Our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others
• A Global Environment – you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from the U.S., Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and all over the world
• Tikkun Olam – This Jewish value of “repairing the world” is deeply important to us. Collectively we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others

Equal Employment Opportunity

JDC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As the world’s leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, we are committed to treating people with compassion and respect.All qualified applications will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, marital status, height, weight, disability, mental disorder, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, AIDS/HIV-positive status, victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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Application Deadline: Rolling

Expected Start Date: Rolling

About JDC

JDC -- the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee or "The Joint" -- is the leading Jewish humanitarian organization, working in 70 countries to lift lives and strengthen communities. We rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel’s most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community’s response to crises. For over 100 years, our work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe.

For more information, please visit www.JDC.org.

About the Resource Development Team

JDC's Global Resource Development department is driven by JDC's historic mission, as we cultivate and grow relationships with philanthropists worldwide to secure resources for the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization. Our department comprises a highly motivated and dynamic team of fundraisers that is committed to excellence in all we do. Our team encourages creative thinking, entrepreneurship, and the exploration of new, effective, and collaborative ways for achieving top fundraising results. We invest in our team by equipping them with tools and coaching for success, and we thrive on learning and growing together.