Impact‑Focused Philanthropy Director

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Unlimited PTO

18 paid secular and Jewish holidays

Two week-long office shutdowns

403b and Roth retirement plan

Job summary

BBYO in Washington, D.C. seeks a Director of Philanthropic Engagement to secure financial support for BBYO communities. You will build relationships with alumni, parents, and supporters, and lead strategic partnerships across regions.

You will develop fundraising strategies, engage donors, and coordinate with program and marketing teams to tell BBYO's impact and grow support for teen programming. This role combines strategy, storytelling, and cross-country collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in major gifts development for a nonprofit or political campaign.
• Strong listening and public speaking skills; ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies including prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Set metrics for giving growth, pipeline expansion, and securing higher gifts.
• Engage donors with interests aligned to BBYO initiatives and priorities.
• Identify endowment and legacy prospects and solicit them.
• Collaborate with staff to run Giving BBYO campaigns and mobilize local support.
• Lead and motivate local lay leadership to advance regional fundraising goals.
• Plan events to deepen donor engagement and demonstrate BBYO impact.
• Manage grants and relationships with foundations and Federations as needed.
• Coordinate with program and marketing teams to support community building.

Skills

Major gifts development

Public speaking

Relationship building

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

BBYO in Washington, D.C. seeks a Director of Philanthropic Engagement to secure financial support for BBYO communities. You will build relationships with alumni, parents, and supporters, and lead strategic partnerships across regions.

You will develop fundraising strategies, engage donors, and coordinate with program and marketing teams to tell BBYO's impact and grow support for teen programming. This role combines strategy, storytelling, and cross-country collaboration.