Next Gen Donor Engagement Director

The Jewish Federations of North America, Inc.; North Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vis​

Employer retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Hybrid work environment

Professional development

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington seeks an Associate Director, Donor Engagement, Next Gen, to deepen donor relationships and craft engagement strategies that advance FRD goals and grow philanthropic support.

You will collaborate with lay leaders and volunteers to design meaningful opportunities, onboard donors, and manage a pipeline of leadership gifts while supporting annual campaigns and community ties.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in annual fundraising, donor engagement, customer service, sales, or relationship/account management.
• Strong donor-relations skills with proven ability to cultivate prospects and engage donors.
• Data-driven with comfort in analytics and data management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in membership or volunteer operations and working with committees.
• First-hand knowledge of the Jewish community and practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRMs; comfortable with new technology.
• Candidates must reside in or relocate to the Greater Washington region; hybrid role with 3 days on-site.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a relationship manager to deepen connections with donors and prospects.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors as part of a $25M+ annual campaign.
• Develop new methods for relationship building with initiative and independence.
• Onboard and welcome donors, including Ben-Gurion Society (BGS) donors.
• Lead lay leadership acquisition among young adult donors and volunteers.
• Partner with Next Gen Co-Chairs and Board to enhance engagement initiatives.
• Develop committees, meetings, events, and written materials for leadership roles.

Skills

Donor relations

Data-driven

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington seeks an Associate Director, Donor Engagement, Next Gen, to deepen donor relationships and craft engagement strategies that advance FRD goals and grow philanthropic support.

You will collaborate with lay leaders and volunteers to design meaningful opportunities, onboard donors, and manage a pipeline of leadership gifts while supporting annual campaigns and community ties.