Development Officer

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City seeks a Development Officer to foster relationships and inspire generosity within the community. Reporting to the COO, you will cultivate donor prospects, maximize contributions, and organize programs for young philanthropists. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of nonprofit experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for the Jewish community's mission. This role entails planning events that unite individuals, deepening connections to the federation and enhancing fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit or corporate settings.
• Proven ability to grow financial resources and build partnerships.
• Effective team player with leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maximize philanthropy among young philanthropists in Kansas City.
• Develop event plans and cultivate donor relationships.
• Partner with marketing to enhance engagement at events.

Skills

Philanthropy development

Event planning

Relationship building

Leadership

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City seeks a fundraiser who thrives on building & stewarding relationships, cultivating volunteer partnership & leadership, and inspiring generosity to serve as the Development Officer for the organization.

Reporting to the Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, this individual will cultivate and steward a portfolio of donors and prospects, meeting face to face and speaking by phone with them, aiming to deepen their relationship with the Kansas City Jewish Federation and Jewish community, and securing their financial support. Generating new and increased contributions to the annual campaign will be a key performance indicator.

This role also will involve planning and executing thoughtful events and programs, bringing various groups of like-minded people together, and helping them see the impact of Jewish Federation’s work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maximize philanthropy among generous young philanthropists (25-45) in the Kansas City Jewish community, a dedicated and growing segment of the Jewish Federation's donor base. Identify, recruit, educate and motivate volunteers to actively participate in planning programs and fundraising. Engage in community activities and serve as a leadership role model.
• Develop and implement an event/program plan and calendar for young philanthropists or other key women’s/men’s groups in partnership with other staff members and volunteers.
• Cultivate and steward donor prospects to grow the donor base and secure meaningful gifts through face-to-face solicitations and phone conversations.
• Working in partnership with volunteer leadership, schedule & plan meetings and programs/events and set agendas. Ensure distribution of meeting notes and follow-through on action items.
• Partner closely with marketing team to communicate with various affinity groups and maximize engagement at events/programs

Required Experience, Skills, Abilities & Characteristics:

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit/corporate setting
• Demonstrated success in planning/organizing programs bringing people together
• Demonstrated success in growing financial resources and creating new partnerships
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships
• Strong emotional intelligence, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a leader and as part of a team
• Demonstrated understanding of volunteer/professional dynamics
• Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekend meetings/events

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Jewish community, customs, values and traditions, including Israel
• Understanding of, appreciation and passion for the mission of Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City

About the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City:

Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is the heart of the Kansas City Jewish community. We build community by bringing people together, strengthening Jewish identity, developing leaders and inspiring generosity in order to fulfill our mission of sustaining and enhancing Jewish life at home and around the world. We ensure a healthy, vibrant Jewish community now and into the future.

Our annual campaign raises more than $5.3 million from approximately 1,200 donors. We provide grant funding to local agency partners and partners in Israel or overseas, as well as grants to national partner organizations.