Campaign Manager, Development Office

JCC Greater Boston•Newton, MA

42d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking an experienced, intentional and engaging fundraising campaign expert to optimize campaigns that accelerate our mission. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Campaign Manager is responsible for managing the operational, administrative, and strategic aspects of the organization’s comprehensive campaign. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the campaign’s success through strong project management, volunteer coordination, pipeline management, and campaign operations oversight. The Campaign Manager serves as the principal liaison to the Campaign Committee, manage all campaign logistics and tracking, and help guide Moves Management activities for prospects and donors throughout the giving cycle. This position works closely with the Development Team, campaign consultants, and volunteer leaders to implement cultivation events, manage campaign communications, oversee donor recognition, and ensure accurate campaign reporting. JCC Greater Boston is deeply committed to valuing and celebrating the uniqueness of each constituent. We welcome staff and participants from diverse backgrounds. While being proudly Jewish, we strive in every way to provide an open and welcoming setting for all, irrespective of personal practices, beliefs, or background. We are guided by JCC Greater Boston’s core values - Belonging, Joyfulness, Collaboration, and Transformation - which resonate with many who do not identify as Jewish.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or fundraising certification preferred.
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible fundraising or campaign management experience, including experience in comprehensive campaign planning and execution.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the JCC’s discretion to meet this minimum hiring criteria.
Demonstrated success managing complex fundraising projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Experience working with volunteer leadership, campaign committees, and high-level donors.
Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and strategic professional who thrives on collaboration and excels at managing complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
Must have proficiency with Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar donor management systems and strong computer skills: social media literacy, proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to translate goals into operational plans.
Requires a high degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all matters.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
Ability to analyze data, create reports, and translate information into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

Campaign Operations & Planning
Serve as the central campaign operations manager, ensuring all moving parts, including communications, reporting, donor cultivation, and volunteer coordination, work cohesively.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive fundraising operating plan that aligns with the organization’s mission and supports an integrated campaign model (annual, capital, and endowment).
Oversee campaign timelines, deliverables, and internal systems to ensure smooth execution and progress toward goals.
Collaborate with the CDO and Development Team to ensure alignment of campaign strategies with overall fundraising objectives.
Manage the campaign budget, tracking expenses and resource allocation.
Prepare and maintain campaign documentation, reports, and analyses for the CEO, CDO, and campaign leadership.
Campaign Committee & Volunteer Engagement
Serve as principal liaison to the Campaign Committee, coordinating all meetings, communications, and follow-up actions.
Manage coordination with campaign consultants, ensuring the organization maximizes their expertise and deliverables.
Schedule and manage Campaign Committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, presentations, and materials.
Record and track campaign committee outreach, leads, and follow-up activities to ensure momentum and accountability.
Engage and support volunteer leadership, Board members, and staff to advance donor relationships and move prospects through the pipeline.
Moves Management & Prospect Strategy
Serve as the primary Moves Manager for the comprehensive campaign, ensuring consistent strategy and tracking across all major gift prospects.
Facilitate bi-weekly prospect review sessions with development staff, campaign leadership, and consultants.
Maintain and monitor the prospect pipeline in coordination with the Major Gift and Development Teams.
Develop and implement data-driven systems to track donor engagement, proposals, and solicitations using Salesforce or equivalent CRM.
Produce and maintain tracking and reporting systems for campaign progress, including gift totals, prospect movement, and engagement metrics for internal and external stakeholders (CEO, CDO, Campaign Co-Chairs, Campaign Committee, and Board of Trustees).
Research, Proposals & Gift Administration
Prepare and coordinate prospect research, visit briefings, and background materials for the CEO, CDO, and volunteer leaders.
Draft gift agreements, pledge documentation, and proposal templates for campaign gifts.
Manage and update the organization’s naming opportunity inventory, serving as a strategic tool for cultivation and stewardship of major and transformative donors.
Ensure accuracy and compliance in campaign recordkeeping and gift documentation in accordance with organizational policies.
Donor Engagement, Recognition & Events
Collaborate with the Donor Relations and Events teams to plan and execute cultivation, recognition, and stewardship events, including donor salons, groundbreaking ceremonies, and dedication events.
Partner with Donor Relations to ensure all campaign donors receive appropriate acknowledgment, recognition, and impact reporting.
Coordinate the creation and maintenance of donor recognition tools such as plaques, honor rolls, and campaign impact reports.
Develop and implement campaign-specific communications in collaboration with Marketing/Communications staff, including newsletters, digital updates, and promotional materials.
Strategic Support & Leadership Collaboration
Participate in strategic planning, policy formation, and budget discussions related to campaign activities.
Provide strategic staffing and support for campaign task forces, initiatives, and working groups.
Carry a select portfolio of donors and participate in solicitations as appropriate.
Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership on campaign strategy, resource allocation, and progress evaluation.
Standard Staff Expectations:
Actively create a welcoming dynamic that contributes to an environment where each individual is valued, seen, and respected
Support JCC Greater Boston’s mission, vision, and values including through personal role modeling
Attend JCCGB meetings and trainings as assigned, and actively participate in and support the goals and initiatives of JCCGB and the department
Other activities as required

Benefits

Competitive cost-sharing Health and Dental Insurance
JCC Sponsored/Paid Health Reimbursement Account
JCC Sponsored/Paid Group Life Insurance/LTD Coverage
Generous paid time off supporting a quality work-life balance
Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
Voluntary Supplemental Vision Insurance
Additional Voluntary Supplemental Life/ADD coverage for you and your family
AbilityAssist Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Norton Cyber Security Program
LegalEase Insurance program
JCCGB Perks! This position is eligible for a free individual membership to JCC Greater Boston's top class fitness, recreation and wellness facility in Newton – offering virtual and in-person programs including indoor swimming, many fitness classes, and workout facilities, as well as discounts to many JCCGB events, classes, outdoor pool, and more!
Complimentary individual membership includes:
Use of the Fitness Center at Leventhal-Sidman
Access to group fit classes, Arts & Culture adult programming at member rates
Discounts on a variety JCCGB's fitness/wellness programs and services
Free wellness events!
Discounted child care at JCCGB Early Learning Centers and after-school program
Discounted JCCGB camp tuition