Senior Development Officer

The Combined Jewish Philanthropies; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) is seeking a Senior Development Officer, Growth Philanthropy to advance strategic fundraising in Greater Boston. You will manage a ~100-donor portfolio, cultivate relationships, and develop moves management strategies with an emphasis on annual campaigns, legacy giving, and donor-advised funds.

As part of the Individual Giving team, you will collaborate with senior leadership to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward high-potential donors,

Qualifications

• 3-5 years successful experience in development or related field with emphasis on fundraising and donor relations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills.
• Proficient with Windows, MS Word, Excel, databases and Internet.
• Capacity to manage confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment; self-motivated; team player.
• Knowledge of the Jewish community preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects; cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships.
• Develop sophisticated moves management plans to advance donor relationships.
• Solicit gifts directly and prepare senior colleagues and leadership for solicitations.
• Develop and meet ambitious goals within KPIs and metrics.
• Collaborate with legacy donors and identify legacy gifts within the portfolio; close gifts annually.
• Support strategy to attract new donors and increase giving through events and leadership experiences.
• Stay informed about program priorities and serve as a resource to colleagues and donors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database systems

Internet

Job description

Brief Description

Passion. Purpose. Impact. CJP is at the heart of Greater Boston's Jewish community, but our reach is felt around the world. Ranked by BBJ as Massachusetts’ largest non-profit organization – CJP is a philanthropic investor and mobilizer of people, resources, and skills that make a bigger difference locally and globally. We focus on making Jewish life and learning accessible to all individuals and families in Boston and beyond. We thoughtfully invest in the care and well-being of all community members. And we provide stability and growth to nonprofit organizations and institutions that underpin our community. Our greatest resource is our people — the staff, volunteers, partners, and leaders who help make Greater Boston’s Jewish community a welcoming home. It’s this energy and commitment that drives CJP’s mission. We are one of Boston's oldest and most respected philanthropic organizations and we are currently seeking a Senior Development Officer, Growth Philanthropy.

Position Overview

The Senior Development Officer, Growth Philanthropy will be part of a dynamic team tasked with advancing the ongoing strategic direction of CJP’s resource development efforts. This person will develop and implement best practices to cultivate integrated philanthropic relationships focusing on the annual campaign, legacy giving, supplemental giving and CJP’s donor advised fund program. This position is a member of the Individual Giving team and plays a crucial role in furthering CJP’s ambitious fundraising goals through management of a ~100 donor portfolio. They will work closely with the AVP of Growth Philanthropy to help develop and implement strategies and initiatives/events for identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-capacity major donors and major donor prospects. CJP is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects - establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop sophisticated moves management plans to advance donors’ relationships with CJP, utilizing all available donor engagement and involvement opportunities.
• Solicit gifts directly and prepare other senior colleagues, the president, and volunteer leadership for solicitations.
• Develop and meet ambitious goals within the framework of strategically developed key performance indicators/metrics.
• In partnership with CJP’s gift planning/legacy colleagues, integrate strategies to identify and develop legacy giving prospects within the portfolio. Successfully close legacy gifts annually.
• Support and build upon the organization's strategy to identify and attract new donors as well as retain and increase giving among existing donors through targeted cohort-based events, programmatic activities and leadership experiences.
• Possess up-to-date awareness of CJP program priorities.
• Serve as a resource to colleagues and prospective donors around community priorities
• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Education

• BA/BS degree required.

Experience

• 3-5 years successful experience in development or related field, with an emphasis on fundraising and donor relations.

Skills/Competencies

• Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills
• Proficient in Windows environment, including MS Word, Excel, Database and Internet
• Capacity to manage and organize confidential information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and flexibly in a dynamic environment; self-motivated; demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Capacity to manage and organize information confidentially
• Ability to work successfully within a strong systems and process-based organizational structure.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes and shifting priorities.
• Possesses a good sense of humor.

Other

• Strong commitment to the CJP mission.
• Knowledge of the Jewish community preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and interest in/willingness to occasionally fly/travel.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Work Schedule: CJP staff follow a hybrid work model. On-site work is required on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while remote work is an option on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with occasional in-person meetings on those days.
• Physical Requirements: This role involves remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods, primarily working at a computer. Staff need to be able to carry a laptop and bag to and from the office.
• Inclusivity: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for individuals of all abilities and backgrounds.

Summary

CJP provides a unique opportunity to leverage your skills, talents, and experience to benefit the greater good while fostering your professional growth. You will work in a dynamic environment with a diverse group of individuals who share your commitment and enthusiasm. Together, we make a difference for both Jews and non-Jews in Greater Boston and worldwide. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, family-friendly work environment.

CJP Core Commitments

CJP is guided by our Core Values— Respect, Caring, Collaboration, Integrity, and Innovation— that ground our work and shape the culture we create together.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CJP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Accommodation Disclaimer

CJP is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for individuals of all abilities and backgrounds. We provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

CJP conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

We will also accept applicants with less years of experience at the Development Officer level with a salary range of $60k- $80k.