NexGen Philanthropy Manager

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston • Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the NexGen Philanthropy Manager will join a growing and strategic fundraising team committed to elevating philanthropy across the Houston Jewish community. This experienced professional will focus on building a strategic and relevant philanthropy program that inspires, cultivates and engages young adults in the 30 -45 age group on a pathway from initial engagement to deeper involvement with the Jewish community. The NexGen Philanthropy Manager will work in collaboration with other team members to create a comprehensive fundraising and engagement strategy that connects the next generation of Houston’s Jewish philanthropists to the community and the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.

Requirements

• College Degree Required
• Minimum seven years of fundraising experience
• Team player and self -starter
• Understanding the Jewish community is essential
• Proven track record in soliciting gifts in the $5,000k + range
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities a must
• Experience working with volunteer leadership
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Presentation skills; ability to use databases, computer spreadsheets, word processing and other basic software programs required
• Ability to travel internationally
• Must be able to attend community wide events on nights and weekends

Responsibilities

• Key focus on growing the donor pipeline with individuals in the 30 -40 age group
• Responsible for the recruitment, cultivation and stewardship of the Houston Federation’s National Young Leadership Cabinet. A cohort of young adults that commit an annual gift of $5,000 for five years.
• Build and manage a NYL Cabinet Alumni cohort that focuses on continued engagement and giving
• Work in coordination with Young Adult Division (YAD) Engagement team to connect emerging leaders to philanthropy
• Manage a portfolio of individuals with little or no giving history to the Federation but have capacity to grow giving with greater engagement
• Work in coordination with Women’s Philanthropy Director to grow Women’s Philanthropy Step -Up Lion program.
• Works in partnership with philanthropy colleagues and other departments to maximize fundraising efforts to advance the mission of the organization
• Identifies meaningful ways to steward donors in the work of the Federation

Benefits

• 401K Matching
• Health Benefits
• HSA or HRA contribution
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Usual National plus Jewish holidays off
• Other optional benefits available include Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, and LPFSA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior