Foundations and Family Philanthropy Officer

The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is seeking a Foundations and Family Philanthropy Officer with exceptional relationship and communication skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the Jewish philanthropic landscape. Reporting to the Senior Director, Foundations and Family Philanthropy, the role combines two interrelated components: managing 10-15 supporting foundations, with the expectation of becoming primary foundation manager for several of them within 1-2 years, and serving as a development officer securing campaign, supplemental, and planned gifts.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the foundation grantmaking cycle, from opportunity identification through approval, notification, and stewardship
• Help trustees and families evaluate grant opportunities in light of each foundation's mission, values, and priorities, preparing research and recommendations
• Coordinate foundation board and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, minutes, and follow-up, and maintain governing documents and records
• Partner with the finance department on grant payments, investment allocations, and reporting
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward multiple generations of foundation families and other donors, securing campaign, supplemental, and legacy gifts
• Connect families and trustees with Federation's annual campaign, events, and missions, and manage an annual campaign portfolio

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
• 2-5 years of experience preferred, working with high-capacity individuals, families, foundations, or volunteer leaders
• Knowledge of the Jewish community and culture
• Able to navigate complex family dynamics and differing generational perspectives with discretion and sound judgment
• Strong facilitation, listening, and grant proposal analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills