Major Gifts Director, Northeast — Donor Impact & Growth

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey; Teaneck Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 540,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharsheret is seeking a Director of Major Gifts, Northeast, to lead donor engagement and cultivate a portfolio of major donors in the Northeast. The role reports to the Chief Development Officer and works with the CEO to achieve renewal, upgrade, and expansion of philanthropic support.

This full-time hybrid position operates from Teaneck, NJ, with in-office presence two days per week. The role targets a minimum annual major gifts revenue goal of $600,000, demanding strong relationship

Qualifications

• Experience cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts.
• Proven ability to grow donor programs or giving societies.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Highly organized, with strong follow-up and donor-tracking.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Jewel Circle program and manage donor engagement, renewals, upgrades.
• Cultivate and manage a portfolio of major donors aiming for at least $600k annually.
• Identify new major gift prospects through referrals and networks.
• Develop donor engagement strategies showing impact and deepen investment.
• Collaborate with CDO, CEO, board on cultivation and solicitations; prepare leaders.
• Maintain donor records and produce reports on activity and revenue projections.
• Provide regular reporting and support broader development priorities.
• Assist the development team as needed.

Skills

Major gifts

Fundraising

Donor relationship management

Communication skills

Multiple priorities management

Tools

DonorPerfect

Job description

Sharsheret is seeking a Director of Major Gifts, Northeast, to lead donor engagement and cultivate a portfolio of major donors in the Northeast. The role reports to the Chief Development Officer and works with the CEO to achieve renewal, upgrade, and expansion of philanthropic support.

This full-time hybrid position operates from Teaneck, NJ, with in-office presence two days per week. The role targets a minimum annual major gifts revenue goal of $600,000, demanding strong relationship