Philanthropy Officer

Inside Philanthropy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is seeking a Philanthropy Officer to join a growing fundraising team and elevate philanthropy across the Houston Jewish community. You will manage a portfolio of donors, cultivate relationships, secure philanthropic commitments, and identify new prospects to grow giving while expanding the federation’s professional networks.

Collaborating with colleagues, you will develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy that advances the Federation’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and CFRE or Master’s preferred.
• Demonstrated success building donor relationships and securing commitments.
• Experience with donor databases and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of annual donors $10,000 and below with engagement and upgrade focus.
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate a large pool of prospective donors for growth.
• Secure legacy commitments from long-standing Annual Campaign donors.
• Develop and evaluate affinity groups for donor engagement with measurable impact.
• Collaborate with Philanthropy team to achieve Annual Campaign goals.
• Partner with colleagues to maximize fundraising efforts in service of the mission.

Skills

Donor relationship building

Fundraising

Communication

Organization / project management

Volunteer coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CFRE preferred

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, Annual Campaign, the incoming Philanthropy Officer will join a growing and strategic fundraising team committed to elevating philanthropy across the Houston Jewish community. This experienced professional will focus on a portfolio of individuals with an emphasis on cultivating, growing, and stewarding the Federation’s current donors and identifying new individuals to grow philanthropic support. This individual will also be responsible for managing and growing the Federation’s professional networks. The Philanthropy Officer will work in collaboration with other team members to create a comprehensive fundraising strategy that continues to advance the mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.

The primary responsibilities for this role will include:

• Responsible for the management of a portfolio of annual donors $10,000 and below with a focus on stewarding and elevating their giving through engagement and deeper connection to the Federation.
• Identifies, qualifies, and cultivates a large pool of prospective donors through strategic outreach, relationship-building, and engagement opportunities to grow philanthropic support
• Secures legacy commitments from long-standing Annual Campaign donors, strengthening the Federation’s future philanthropic foundation
• Develops, manages, and evaluates existing affinity groups, assessing its effectiveness as a donor engagement and relationship-building strategy and recommending future investment based on measurable outcomes and organizational impact.
• Work in collaboration with the Philanthropy team to ensure achievement of Annual Campaign goals.
• Works in partnership with philanthropy colleagues and other departments to maximize fundraising efforts to advance the mission of the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• CFRE preferred or Master’s degree preferred
• 5-7 years of direct fundraising experience
• Demonstrated success building meaningful donor relationships and securing philanthropic commitments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers, donors, professional advisors, and community leaders.
• Experience utilizing donor databases, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.