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Philanthropy Officer - Donor Engagement, Women's Philanthropy

Company
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Location
North Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)
Work type
Full-time
Posted
2026-10-05

Job description

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington seeks a Philanthropy Officer for Donor Engagement to advance philanthropy among women donors and prospects. Reporting to the Director of Donor Engagement for Women's Philanthropy, this fundraiser manages a portfolio of donors with current or emerging major-gift potential and guides them through a personalized journey of engagement, leadership, and giving.

Responsibilities:
• Manage a portfolio of major-gift and major-gift-potential donors and prospects
• Develop individual cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and upgrade strategies
• Hold regular donor meetings to grow annual, leadership-level, multi-year, and planned gifts
• Identify and qualify new donors and build a strong prospect pipeline
• Keep accurate donor records, moves management activity, and projections
• Help cultivate the next generation of Women's Philanthropy donors and volunteer leaders
• Use programs, events, and immersive experiences to advance philanthropic outcomes

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required
• 4–7 years in fundraising, donor engagement, relationship management, or sales
• Proven success securing philanthropic gifts; knowledge of major gifts and moves management
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
• Understanding of Jewish and women's philanthropy preferred
• Must live in or relocate to the Greater Washington region (DC, MD, Northern VA)

**Schedule:**
Hybrid, 3 days a week at headquarters.

Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision coverage; a retirement plan with employer contribution; generous PTO including Jewish holidays; up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave after one year; and a commuter bonus.

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