Senior Philanthropic Officer

The Senior Philanthropic Officer position is perfect
for someone who loves to meet new people and find ways of engaging
them in the work of a mission-oriented
organization.  Reporting to the Senior Director of
Philanthropic Initiatives and Key
Relationships, the Senior Philanthropic
Officer works closely and collaboratively with the
Executive Team, the larger Fundraising team, and external
stakeholders, and is entrusted with crafting and executing
sophisticated cultivation and solicitation strategies that drive
substantial results in the Annual Campaign and targeted
initiatives. He/she/they will identify new
philanthropic investors, secure major gifts, and provide meaningful
touchpoints for engagement. They are strategic partners and
internal consultants to other fundraising colleagues across the
organization. This person should thrive on being out in
our community, building relationships, being
able to support philanthropists to find their place in the
Federation ecosystem.  

This role is a director level position within
the organization’s position banding.  The ideal
candidate must be able to translate vision into
implementation, solve problems, effectively lead cross-functional
teams, balance competing priorities, and be flexible and
comfortable with the inherent uncertainty and opportunity of
organizational evolution.  

The Senior Philanthropic Officer, Key Relationships is
a key member of our Financial Resource Development (FRD) team, and
will be responsible for: 

Primary Responsibilities  

• Carrying a portfolio of appropriately matched
  donors/prospects, including prospects to be re-engaged to support
  the Annual Campaign and the Federation’s Strategic Philanthropy and
  Planned Giving efforts.   
• Successfully completing 15 high-touch, curated,
  donor-centered meetings/scheduled interactions
  each month. 
• Creating customized proposals and presentations for major
  individual donors.  
• Supporting prospect research and developing leads
  from others within Jewish Federation, and from the broader
  philanthropic community. 
• Designing and/or co-designing and
  executing intricate, multi-step strategies that
  harness the influence of community
  leaders, ultimately securing substantial five-
  and six-figure contributions. 
• Planning, organizing, and participating in regular
  donor review meetings with the CEO, CDO, and Key Relationships
  team, providing key donor insights and strategy, and advising on
  plans for engagement and solicitation of major
  prospects. 
• Attaining a comprehensive understanding of donors’
  and prospects’ philanthropic passions, capacity, and
  motivations through strategic face-to-face and virtual
  interactions. 

General Job Functions 

• Manages and maintains reports, dashboards, tracking
  systems and lists to monitor fundraising performance and
  portfolio upkeep. 
• Prioritizes and ensures data accuracy and integrity of donor
  information in the database, including regular upkeep of
  information. 
• Partners with colleagues across the Development team including
  Donor Engagement, Key Relationships, and the Jewish Community
  Foundation and across the organization to enhance the philanthropic
  engagement and leadership development of donors, prospects, and lay
  leaders. 
• Serves as a representative for Federation’s Diversity, Equity,
  Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) principles and works towards a
  Jewish future in Greater Washington that includes all Jews and
  their communities.

Background, Qualifications and Success Factors 

• 7-10 years of experience in annual fundraising, donor
  engagement, sales, or relationship or account management 
• Strong donor-relations skills: proven ability in
  cultivating relationships and creating donor engagement
  strategies that lead to greater philanthropic support. 
• Data-driven decision-maker who is comfortable with analytics
  and data management. 
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred 
• Experience in management of membership or volunteer operations
  and working volunteer committees. 
• Commitment to the mission of the Jewish community and
  knowledge of the Jewish philanthropic
  landscape   
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfortable with and open
  to new technology 

A People-Friendly Workplace 

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is an equal
opportunity employer offering a people- friendly environment,
including: 

• Excellent health care and retirement benefits 

• Generous time off 
• Flexible work options 
• Opportunities and an annual stipend for continued professional
  development. 
• Access to the JPRO Network, which connects, educates, inspires,
  and empowers professionals working in the Jewish nonprofit
  sector. 

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington envisions an open,
connected, and vibrant Jewish community that cares for each other,
fosters Jewish learning and journeys, embraces Jewish peoplehood
and Israel, and acts as a force for good in the world. As a
mission-driven non-profit organization, we work to inspire, build,
and sustain vibrant Jewish life in a changing world by mobilizing
our community in common purpose, intentional innovation, and
effective action. Learn more at shalomdc.org. 

Candidates should be located in or willing to relocate to
the Greater Washington (DC, MD, and Northern VA) region. This
position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with 3 days a
week required in our headquarters. The health and safety of our
professional team and community remains a top priority, and all
Federation employees are required to provide proof of full
vaccination against COVID-19.