Development Officer - Community Engagement

JDC-posted 3 months ago

$80,000 - $90,000/Yr

Full-time • Mid Level

New York, NY

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The Development Officer will spearhead our outreach to Jewish schools, synagogues, and community organizations in the East Coast with the goal to grow the outreach nationally, creating a new fundraising channel for the organization. This role blends relationship-building, event planning, donor engagement, and solicitation of small to mid-level gifts. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who thrives on forging new partnerships, inspiring community involvement, and compelling storytelling skills. This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new fundraising channel and leave a lasting imprint on the growth of our organization. You’ll join a passionate, mission-driven team and be empowered to build meaningful connections that make a real difference.

Develop and implement a targeted outreach strategy to introduce our work and build a strong donor pipeline in this untapped sector
Identify, cultivate, and solicit small to mid-level gifts from individuals, schools, synagogues, and community organizations within the Jewish community in New York and expanding nationally over time
Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, tracking engagement, pledges, and follow-up
Plan and execute events and presentations to increase awareness and support for our mission
Build and strengthen partnerships with community leaders, clergy, and educators
Work closely with the Senior Development Officer and development team to align strategies and leverage best practices
Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and relevant forums

4–6 years of experience in fundraising, community relations, or a related field, with proven success in donor engagement or community outreach
Strong knowledge of and connections within the Jewish community (schools, synagogues, and/or community networks preferred)
Excellent relationship building, listening, communication, and public speaking skills, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences
Proactivity, entrepreneurialism, and resourcefulness
Comfortable working both on one’s own and within a team; ability to work cross-functionally with staff at all levels
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Interest in fundraising, curiosity, and a learning/growth mindset
Passion for the work of JDC and global Jewish issues
Willingness to travel within the New York area and across the East Coast initially and then across the United States as the role evolves

Experience in event planning and/or grassroots fundraising campaigns
Familiarity with donor database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar CRMs)

100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee coverage
Paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 20 sick days, 3 personal days, 10 national holidays, and up to 14 Jewish holidays depending on the Jewish calendar for any given year
12 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time staff who have worked with JDC for at least 1 year
403(b) with JDC contributions of 6.5% of salary
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), commuter benefits, and life insurance
Ongoing opportunities for professional development through workshops and trainings with our internal L&D program
Bagel Thursdays and beverages/snacks in the office for on-site and hybrid employees

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