Philanthropy and Donor Acquisition Officer

The Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hiring a Philanthropy and Donor Acquisition Officer to build relationships with donors and bring new philanthropic partners into the Federation's work. You'll manage a portfolio of about 100 current and prospective donors capable of four-figure annual gifts, and help grow the annual campaign through engagement, stewardship and acquisition.

Responsibilities:
• Build and carry out cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for each donor
• Visit, call and solicit donors, and keep CRM records accurate and up to date
• Identify new prospects and move donors toward greater giving and involvement
• Write donor proposals, impact reports and stewardship materials
• Recruit, train and coach volunteer solicitors, and support campaign events
• Work with the AVP, Annual Campaign on pipeline strategy, and with finance on pledges, acknowledgments and billing

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in fundraising, sales or relationship management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and sound judgment with major donors and board members
• Experience with donor databases such as Microsoft Dynamics, and with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Jewish culture and communal organizations preferred