Associate Director, Donor Engagement, Next Gen

The Jewish Community Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

North Bethesda (MD)

Hybrid

USD 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Hybrid work

Professional development

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington seeks an Associate Director, Donor Engagement, Next Gen to deepen donor relationships and grow the FRD portfolio in a hybrid North Bethesda setting.

You will lead engagement with Next Gen, manage a donor portfolio toward a $25M+ annual campaign, and collaborate with lay leaders to expand giving and leadership across local, national, and international Jewish life.

Qualifications

4-7 years of experience in annual fundraising, donor engagement, customer service, sales, or relationship or account management.

Responsibilities

Develop and deepen donor relationships as a relationship manager with donors and prospects.
Personally identify, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of donors to secure gifts via face-to-face solicitations as part of a $25M+ annual campaign.
Create new methods and techniques for relationship building with initiative and responsibility.
Onboard and welcome all donors, including Ben-Gurion Society donors, with support from BGS Co-Chairs.
Lead lay leadership acquisition and engagement of young adult donors and volunteers through outreach and post-event follow-up.

Job description

Job Openings

Associate Director, Donor Engagement,Next Gen

Financial Resource Development (FRD) - North Bethesda, Maryland (Hybrid)

Department

Financial Resource Development (FRD)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Experienced

Compensation

up to $75K

Position Overview

The Associate Director, Donor Engagement,Next Gen is a relationship builder who works with donors and lay leaders (volunteers) to advance Federation’s mission and vision through the work of Financial Resource Development (FRD). This role is central to identifying, cultivating, and engaging new donors—expanding our base of support while deepening relationships with existing contributors. The Associate Director partners with volunteer leaders to craft and implement meaningful engagement opportunities that connect individuals and organizations more deeply to our work, strengthening long-term philanthropic commitment and helping grow total dollars raised to support the Greater Washington Jewish Community, helping elevate their involvementand investmentin local,nationaland international Jewish life by helping them find and developtheirphilanthropy and leadership.

What You'll Do

Resource Development

Serve as a relationship manager to deepen and strengthen connection with donors and prospects.
Personallyidentify,cultivate,solicitand steward a portfolio of donors and prospects, securing gifts through face-to-face solicitations as part of a $25M+ annual campaign.
Utilize considerable initiative, independence, originality, and responsibility for developing new methods and techniques for relationship building.
Ensure consistent onboarding/welcoming of all donors, including Ben-Gurion Society (BGS) donors, with the help of our BGS Co-Chairs.
Strategic focus on lay leadership acquisitionofyoung adult donors and lay leaders through inventory prospecting,scheduled outreach, connections with community members, andpost-event follow-up.

VolunteerPartnership

Lead strategic partnership with critical lay leadership, including the Next Gen Co-Chairs and Next Gen Board, to identify, initiate, and develop solicitation efforts, enhance current engagement initiatives, and foster opportunities for organizational and communal leadership development.
Own the onboarding and ongoing support of lay leaders by developing strategies for committees, meetings, and events, and by creating written materials such as annotated agendas and operational plans, including project timelines and solicitor recruitment plans.
Drive the development of a lay leadership pipeline in partnership with FRD colleagues, ensuring emerging leaders are identified, cultivated, and connected to meaningful opportunities for deeper engagement.

Engagement Opportunities

Develop and implement Board engagement, events, and other leadership experiences that foster a deeper connection to Federation and one another and further leadership goals, including large events, small gatherings, educational leadership series, and partnering with our local partner agencies, as well as the Jewish Federations of North America, on cross-collaborative engagement opportunities.

What You Bring

4-7 years of experience in annual fundraising, donor engagement, customer service, sales, or relationship or account managementrequired
Strong donor-relations skills: proven ability in cultivating prospects and creating donor engagement strategies that lead to greater philanthropic support
Data-driven decision-maker who is comfortable with analytics and data management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
Experience in management of membership or volunteer operations and working with volunteer committees
First-hand knowledge of the Jewish community, its customs, and practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRMs; comfortable with and open to new technology
Familiarity with Jewish customs, traditions, and community life, or a willingness to learn preferred
Candidates mustreside inor be willing to relocate to the Greater Washington (DC, MD, and Northern VA) region. Thisis a hybrid position, with 3 days a week required in our headquarters

About The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington brings people together, mobilizes resources, and drives impact to strengthen Jewish life across Greater Washington and beyond.

We serve as a strategic leader, convener, and catalyst, working across organizations, leaders, and communities to identify priorities, align efforts, and respond to evolving needs. By connecting people, resources, and ideas, we help drive coordinated action and build a vibrant Jewish future. Learn more at shalomdc.org.

How We Work

Across Roles, Our Work Is Grounded In: