Development Leader: Major Gifts & Campaigns Architect

The Neighborhood: An Urban Center for Jewish Life

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 180,000

Full time

25 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (QSEHRA)
Office in Brooklyn/Williamsburg

Job summary

The Neighborhood: An Urban Center for Jewish Life in Brooklyn is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead major gifts, campaigns, and donor stewardship. You will build fundraising systems, design capital campaigns, and partner with the CEO, COO, and Board to unlock growth and community impact.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in major gifts, 3+ years in campaign leadership, and strong CRM proficiency to advance strategic priorities and donor relations across diverse audiences in Brooklyn, NYC,

Qualifications

  • Seven+ years in major gift fundraising with at least three in campaign leadership.
  • Ability to message The Neighborhood's programs to diverse audiences.
  • Experience building development systems and donor engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and lead development function to support long-term growth.
  • Design and execute the capital campaign strategy and materials.
  • Develop and maximize major gifts, campaigns, and donor recognition initiatives.
  • Prepare briefings and materials for CEO and Board for donor meetings.
  • Establish development operations, donor segmentation, and reporting cadences.
  • Collaborate with leadership and board to advance fundraising goals.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising
Campaign leadership
CRM proficiency
Donor relations
Storytelling & messaging

Tools

Salesforce
Raiser's Edge

Job description

The Neighborhood: An Urban Center for Jewish Life in Brooklyn is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead major gifts, campaigns, and donor stewardship. You will build fundraising systems, design capital campaigns, and partner with the CEO, COO, and Board to unlock growth and community impact.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in major gifts, 3+ years in campaign leadership, and strong CRM proficiency to advance strategic priorities and donor relations across diverse audiences in Brooklyn, NYC,

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