Senior Growth Philanthropy Officer

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

Job summary

Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) in Greater Boston seeks a Senior Development Officer, Growth Philanthropy to advance strategic donor engagement. You will steward a portfolio of ~100 donors, cultivate relationships, and lead moves management to maximize gifts.

Collaborate with gift planning, legacy teams, and leadership to solicit major gifts, set KPIs, and develop events that attract new donors while retaining existing support. A flexible hybrid schedule supports evenings and travel.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required.
• 3-5 years successful experience in development or related field, with an emphasis on fundraising and donor relations.
• 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 be flexible and adaptable to changes and shifting priorities.
• Possesses a good sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

MS Word

Excel

Database

Internet research

Discretion

Independent worker

Teamwork

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Database

Internet

Job description

Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) in Greater Boston seeks a Senior Development Officer, Growth Philanthropy to advance strategic donor engagement. You will steward a portfolio of ~100 donors, cultivate relationships, and lead moves management to maximize gifts.

Collaborate with gift planning, legacy teams, and leadership to solicit major gifts, set KPIs, and develop events that attract new donors while retaining existing support. A flexible hybrid schedule supports evenings and travel.