Growth Philanthropy Officer - Major Gifts

The Combined Jewish Philanthropies; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) is seeking a Senior Development Officer, Growth Philanthropy to advance strategic fundraising in Greater Boston. You will manage a ~100-donor portfolio, cultivate relationships, and develop moves management strategies with an emphasis on annual campaigns, legacy giving, and donor-advised funds.

As part of the Individual Giving team, you will collaborate with senior leadership to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward high-potential donors,

Qualifications

• 3-5 years successful experience in development or related field with emphasis on fundraising and donor relations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Proficient with Windows, MS Word, Excel, databases and Internet.
• Capacity to manage confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment; self-motivated; team player.
• Knowledge of the Jewish community preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects; cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships.
• Develop sophisticated moves management plans to advance donor relationships.
• Solicit gifts directly and prepare senior colleagues and leadership for solicitations.
• Develop and meet ambitious goals within KPIs and metrics.
• Collaborate with legacy donors and identify legacy gifts within the portfolio; close gifts annually.
• Support strategy to attract new donors and increase giving through events and leadership experiences.
• Stay informed about program priorities and serve as a resource to colleagues and donors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database systems

Internet

Job description

The Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) is seeking a Senior Development Officer, Growth Philanthropy to advance strategic fundraising in Greater Boston. You will manage a ~100-donor portfolio, cultivate relationships, and develop moves management strategies with an emphasis on annual campaigns, legacy giving, and donor-advised funds.

As part of the Individual Giving team, you will collaborate with senior leadership to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward high-potential donors,