Development & Legacy Giving Manager

B'nai B'rith International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Health insurance

403(b) plan

Job summary

B’nai B’rith International in Washington, D.C. is seeking a Development & Legacy Giving Manager to advance the organization’s fundraising initiatives focused on planned giving, bequests, CRTs, and CGAs.

The role coordinates with senior leadership to drive donor engagement, manage legacy programs, and write compelling grant proposals, while leveraging CRM platforms to track pipelines and outcomes. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit development work.
• Experience in planned giving, development operations, and grant writing strongly preferred.
• Exceptional project management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of planned giving instruments and the legal/tax frameworks that govern them.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the VP of Development to align fundraising strategy and priorities.
• Implement and manage the day-to-day activities of the planned giving program.
• Maintain records and income forecasts for legacy giving vehicles.
• Respond to inquiries from prospects, attorneys, and advisors with professionalism.
• Develop marketing materials and donor illustrations using Crescendo Interactive.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward planned giving prospects through personalized outreach.
• Promote legacy giving through print and digital communications and seminars.
• Support program campaigns and grants with timely submissions and reports.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

DonorPerfect

Crescendo Interactive

Job description

B’nai B’rith International Washington, D.C. B’nai B’rith International is the leading Jewish humanitarian, human rights, and advocacy organization. Founded in 1843, B’nai B’rith is committed to fighting anti‑semitism, promoting Jewish unity, supporting the State of Israel, and championing the cause of human rights around the world. As a global voice of the Jewish people, the organization carries out community action, public diplomacy, and philanthropic programs that strengthen Jewish life and advance social welfare. The Development & Legacy Giving Manager serves a key role within B’nai B’rith’s Development Department. Reporting directly to the COO and working in coordination with the Vice President of Development & Strategic Initiatives, the Manager is responsible for supporting and advancing the organization’s fundraising initiatives with a primary focus on planned giving, grant writing, and donor stewardship.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with the Vice President of Development & Strategic Initiatives to ensure alignment with the organization’s overall fundraising strategy and priorities.

Areas of Focus

Planned & Legacy Giving

• Implement and manage the day-to-day activities of the organization’s planned giving program, including bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts and beneficiary designations.
• Manage administration of existing legacy giving vehicles while maintaining accurate records and income forecasts.
• Field and respond to inquiries from prospects, attorneys, and advisors with professionalism and accuracy.
• Utilize Crescendo Interactive to generate donor profiles, agreements, personalized gift projections, and donor illustrations, as well as develop marketing materials.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward planned giving prospects through personalized outreach.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote legacy giving opportunities, including print and digital communications, seminars, and one-on-one consultations.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on gift planning vehicles, working with donors’ financial and legal advisors as appropriate.

Program-Specific Campaigns & Grants

• Support the development and implementation of fundraising initiatives for B’nai B’rith programs.
• Research and identify aligned foundation and institutional funding opportunities.
• Write and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports to foundation and institutional donors.
• Implement and maintain campaign calendars, ensuring timely submissions, reporting, and compliance with funder requirements.
• Coordinate messaging, deliverables, and submission schedules across departments.

Donor Stewardship & Operations

• Identify new prospects to grow donor portfolios and increase support for the organization.
• Implement donor stewardship activities that reinforce the impact of giving and strengthen donor relationships, including timely acknowledgements, impact reports, and recognition opportunities.
• Leverage the donor database (DonorPerfect) to track prospect activity, manage pipelines, and generate reports.
• Prepare reports, campaign trackers, and analysis as needed.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit development work.
• Experience in planned giving, development operations, and grant writing strongly preferred.
• Exceptional project management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of planned giving instruments (bequests, CRTs, CGAs, etc.) and the legal and tax frameworks that govern them.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, DonorPerfect, or equivalent).
• Ability to multitask effectively and calmly in a dynamic setting.
• Knowledge of Jewish communal philanthropy and alignment with B’nai B’rith’s mission a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, exempt.
• Salary range: $65,000–$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Benefits include vacation and sick leave, most federal and Jewish holidays, short and long-term disability, life, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending plans and 403(b) plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

B’nai B’rith International is an equal opportunity employer.