Development Officer: Community Engagement & Fundraising

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical and dental insurance

20 vacation days, 20 sick days, 3 personal days

12 weeks of paid parental leave

403(b) with employer contributions

Commuter benefits

Food perks: Bagel Thursdays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee seeks a Development Officer for Community Engagement in New York. This full-time role focuses on outreach to Jewish schools, synagogues, and organizations to create a new fundraising channel. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in fundraising with strong ties to the Jewish community, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. The position offers a salary of $80,000-$90,000 per year, a hybrid work schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in community outreach and donor engagement.
• Strong connections within the Jewish community preferred.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outreach strategy to build donor pipeline.
• Identify and solicit small to mid-level gifts.
• Plan and execute events to support organizational mission.

Skills

Fundraising

Community relations

Public speaking

Event planning

Networking

Education

4-6 years of experience in fundraising or related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Job description

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee seeks a Development Officer for Community Engagement in New York. This full-time role focuses on outreach to Jewish schools, synagogues, and organizations to create a new fundraising channel. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in fundraising with strong ties to the Jewish community, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. The position offers a salary of $80,000-$90,000 per year, a hybrid work schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package.