Philanthropy Officer

Houstonjewish; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

National holidays off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

DCA

LPFSA

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston seeks a Philanthropy Officer to cultivate, grow, and steward a portfolio of donors, focusing on engaging individuals to increase philanthropic support and secure legacy commitments. The role partners with the team to develop strategies and networks that advance the federation’s mission.

You will work with volunteers, donors, and professional advisors, utilizing donor databases and CRM tools to optimize engagement and results.

Qualifications

• CFRE preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of annual donors with a focus on stewardship and elevating giving.
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate prospective donors to grow philanthropic support.
• Secure legacy commitments from long-standing Annual Campaign donors.
• Develop, manage, and evaluate affinity groups as donor engagement tools.
• Collaborate with the philanthropy team to achieve Annual Campaign goals.
• Partner with philanthropy colleagues and other departments to maximize fundraising efforts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation

Relationship management

Education

CFRE

Master's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | Full time

Houston, United States | Posted on 08/25/2026

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Work Experience 5-10 years
• City Houston
• State/Province TX
• Country United States

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

• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This job requires prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer, frequent hearing and talking. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Paid time off
• Usual National plus Jewish holidays off
• Other optional benefits available include Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, and LPFSA