Women's Philanthropy Program Coordinator

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Health Benefits

HSA or HRA contribution

Group Term Life Insurance

Paid time off

National and Jewish holidays off

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is seeking a Women's Philanthropy Program Coordinator to join a growing philanthropy team. The role focuses on implementing Women’s Philanthropy programs, donor engagement, events, and mission experiences in collaboration with volunteers and staff.

You will work with the Director of Women's Philanthropy to enhance donor relationships, coordinate major fundraising events, and provide exceptional service at community programs, while supporting strategic

Qualifications

• College degree required
• 3–5 years of professional nonprofit administration, event management, or fundraising preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Women's Philanthropy in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.
• Manage and relaunch the Pomegranate giving level Society to boost engagement.
• Coordinate Women’s Philanthropy Cabinet programming, invitations, registrations, and attendance tracking.
• Collaborate with Event Manager on all Women’s Philanthropy events and follow-up.
• Oversee fundraising event registration, seating logistics, and day-of-event operations.
• Lead administration for domestic and international mission experiences including logistics and communications.

Skills

Donor relations

Event coordination

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Women's Philanthropy, the Women's Philanthropy Program Coordinator will join a growing and strategic philanthropy team committed to elevating fundraising and engagement across the Houston Jewish community. This highly organized professional will play a critical role in the implementation and execution of Women’s Philanthropy programs, events, donor engagement initiatives, and mission experiences. The Women's Philanthropy Program Coordinator will work in collaboration with philanthropy colleagues, volunteer leadership, and the event management team to create meaningful opportunities that inspire participation, strengthen donor relationships, and advance the mission of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Women's Philanthropy in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors through personalized outreach, donor recognition, event engagement, stewardship activities, and ongoing relationship management designed to strengthen donor retention and increase philanthropic support.
• Manage and relaunch the Pomegranate giving level Society, working closely with volunteer leadership and the Director of Women's Philanthropy to increase engagement and participation.
• Manage and implement Women's Philanthropy Cabinet programming and engagement activities, including invitations, registration, nametags, attendance tracking, and event coordination.
• Work in collaboration with the Event Manager on all Women's Philanthropy events to ensure seamless planning, execution, and follow-up.
• Manage Woman Philanthropy's Signature fundraising event registration, seating logistics, and day-of-event operations
• Work in collaboration with the Event Manager on philanthropy-related events, including major donor gatherings, stewardship events, and recognition programs.
• Serve as the lead administrator for domestic and international mission experiences, including participant communication, registration, logistics, materials, and coordination with partner organizations.
• Coordinate Lion of Judah giving level recognition efforts, including pin purchasing, upgrades, inventory management, and donor communications.
• Maintain accurate records, event attendance data, donor engagement activities, and prospect information within the organization's CRM system.
• Work in partnership with philanthropy colleagues and other departments to maximize fundraising, engagement, and stewardship efforts across the organization.
• Represent the Federation at programs, events, and community gatherings, providing exceptional customer service and relationship management for donors and volunteers.

Requirements

• College Degree Required
• Minimum three to five years of professional experience in nonprofit administration, event management, fundraising, or a related field preferred Bachelor's degree required
• 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.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

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.

Benefits

• 401K Matching
• Health Benefits
• HSA or HRA contribution
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Usual National plus Jewish holidays off
• Other optional benefits available include Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, and LPFSA