East Coast Senior Development Officer - Major Gifts

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical and dental insurance

20 vacation days and 20 sick days

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee is seeking a Senior Development Officer to drive fundraising efforts along the East Coast. This role involves engaging with significant donors and Jewish Federations, aimed at securing major gifts to support JDC's mission. The ideal candidate has extensive fundraising experience, particularly for Jewish non-profits, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This full-time position, based in New York or Boston, offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of fundraising experience, especially in major gifts.
• Proven success in closing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Experience with Jewish non-profits.
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to understand donor motivations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate high-potential donors for substantial gifts.
• Develop and meet fundraising goals.
• Strengthen relationships with major philanthropic partners.
• Plan and execute donor engagement activities.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

CRM proficiency

Education

10-15+ years of professional fundraising experience

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Job description

The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee is seeking a Senior Development Officer to drive fundraising efforts along the East Coast. This role involves engaging with significant donors and Jewish Federations, aimed at securing major gifts to support JDC's mission. The ideal candidate has extensive fundraising experience, particularly for Jewish non-profits, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This full-time position, based in New York or Boston, offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.