Development Officer

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta•Dunwoody, GA

About The Position

Development Officer Full-Time | Atlanta, GA Build Relationships That Inspire Giving Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) is seeking a relationship-driven, community-oriented Development Officer to help grow our base of major donors, corporate partners, and future supporters. With a 125-year history of supporting individuals and families of all faiths, JF&CS is a trusted community resource. The north star for this role is simple: build relationships that lead to meaningful giving. This includes expanding our Judith N. Cohen Society (major donors giving $10,000+), strengthening our pipeline of future donors, and deepening connections across Atlanta’s corporate and philanthropic community. The Role at a Glance Reports to Director of Development Manages a portfolio of major donors and prospects Key contributor to Annual Campaign and Special Events revenue Highly external, community-facing role with a strong focus on building new relationships and growing major donor support This is not a sit-behind-your-desk fundraising role. Some days you’ll be meeting with donors, attending events, or making introductions across Atlanta. Other days you’ll be following up, planning outreach, or coordinating internally to move opportunities forward.

Requirements

Outgoing, relationship-driven, and comfortable meeting new people
Curious and proactive, always looking to connect dots and open doors
Organized and accountable, with strong follow-through
Motivated by goals and energized by growth
Energized by being out in the community more than sitting behind a desk
Deeply aligned with the JF&CS mission and community impact
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to build trust and comfortably ask for support
Experience managing multiple relationships and priorities at once
Strong writing and follow-up skills
Familiarity with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge/NXT a plus)
5-7 years of experience in fundraising, sales, business development, or relationship management
A track record of building relationships that lead to meaningful outcomes
Interest in and comfort engaging with the Jewish community
College degree required
Flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of donors and prospects with capacity to give at the $10,000+ level
Expand and strengthen the Judith N. Cohen Society year over year
Identify, qualify, and cultivate new major donor prospects
Lead donor meetings, make asks, and close gifts
Drive measurable growth in both the number of major donors and total dollars raised year over year
Partner with CAO and Director of Development to set strategy and track progress
Introduce and grow legacy giving opportunities with donors
Build a pipeline of future planned gifts through long-term relationship building
Develop relationships with corporate partners across Atlanta
Secure sponsorships for events and campaigns
Partner with internal teams to create meaningful volunteer opportunities for companies
Ensure corporate partners feel connected, valued, and recognized
Build authentic, long-term relationships with donors
Create thoughtful and personal touchpoints that go beyond transactions
Partner with internal teams to design events and experiences that deepen donor engagement
Ensure donors feel seen, appreciated, and connected to impact