NextGen Philanthropy Leader: Donor Growth & Engagement

The Jewish Federations of North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Jewish holidays off

Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, LPFSA

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is seeking a NexGen Philanthropy Manager to drive a strategic young adult philanthropy program in Houston’s Jewish community. The role focuses on cultivating, engaging and inspiring donors aged 30-45, moving them from first engagement to deeper involvement.

You will collaborate across teams to create a comprehensive fundraising and engagement strategy, managing a portfolio with growth potential and supporting donor stewardship activities at community

Qualifications

• College Degree Required
• Minimum seven years of fundraising experience
• Team player and self-starter
• Understanding the Jewish community is essential
• Proven track record in soliciting gifts in the $5,000k+ range
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Experience working with volunteer leadership
• Ability to travel internationally
• Must attend community wide events on nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Grow the donor pipeline with individuals in the 30-40 age group
• Recruit, cultivate and steward the NYL Cabinet with annual gifts of $5,000 for five years
• Build and manage NYL Cabinet Alumni cohort
• Coordinate with YAD Engagement team to connect emerging leaders to philanthropy
• Manage a portfolio of individuals with growth potential
• Collaborate with Women’s Philanthropy to grow Step-Up Lion program
• Partner with philanthropy colleagues to maximize fundraising efforts
• Identify meaningful ways to steward donors to the Federation

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor cultivation

Volunteer leadership

Communication

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is seeking a NexGen Philanthropy Manager to drive a strategic young adult philanthropy program in Houston’s Jewish community. The role focuses on cultivating, engaging and inspiring donors aged 30-45, moving them from first engagement to deeper involvement.

You will collaborate across teams to create a comprehensive fundraising and engagement strategy, managing a portfolio with growth potential and supporting donor stewardship activities at community