Major Gifts Officer

Women in Development of Greater Boston; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew College, a nonprofit institution of higher education in the Greater Boston area, seeks a seasoned development professional for the Major Gifts Office within Institutional Advancement. The role focuses on building donor relationships and securing gifts to meet annual campaign goals.

The Major Gifts Officer will work with a small IA team and senior leadership to leverage time, talent, and relationships in support of a vibrant, pluralist Jewish community. Hybrid, full-time.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of fundraising experience.
• Familiarity with Boston Jewish community or willingness to learn.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A sense of humor and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with donors and solicit gifts aligned to goals.
• Collaborate with leadership and departments to maximize introductions and solicitations.
• Help ensure annual campaign fundraising targets are met.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Hebrew College, a non-profit institution of higher education, is currently seeking a seasoned development professional to join its unique and committed Department of Institutional Advancement as a Major Gifts Office.

Founded in 1921, Hebrew College embraces a mission that connects serious academic study of Judaism with the educational needs and challenges of the community through our outstanding graduate, community and youth learning, and professional development programs.

The Major Gifts Officer will work closely with a small team to build relationships and secure gifts in accordance with Hebrew College's strategic goals and to help ensure reaching the annual campaign fundraising goal.

The IA Team at Hebrew College is comprised a group of professionals who put egos aside and roll up their sleeves. They work closely with Senior Leadership, lay leaders and other departments to utilize a wide range of talent, knowledge and relationships in an effort to maximize every introduction, conversation, or solicitation.

Based on the culture of camaraderie and collegiality in the IA Department, the successful candidate will be positive, supportive and have a passion for working to strengthen a vibrant, pluralist Jewish community.

In this full-time, hybrid position, the Major Gifts Office will report to the Chief Philanthropy Office. The annual base salary for this position is _________________

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of experience in fundraising, working with donors, soliciting gifts, and/or building sustained relationships
• Familiarity with Boston Jewish community (but if not - we can fill you in)
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• A sense of humor