Philanthropy Officer, Donor Engagement - Women's Philanthropy

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington•North Bethesda, MD

10d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Philanthropy Officer, Donor Engagement serves as a key fundraising professional responsible for advancing philanthropic engagement among women donors and prospects at The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. As part of Federation’s donor-centered FRD structure, this position focuses primarily on managing and growing a portfolio of donors and prospects with current or emerging major gift potential, building meaningful philanthropic relationships, and guiding donors through a personalized journey of engagement, leadership, and giving. The Philanthropy Officer helps strengthen Women’s Philanthropy as a pathway for donor acquisition, retention, increased giving, volunteer leadership, and long-term philanthropic investment. Reporting to and partnering closely with the Director of Donor Engagement – Women’s Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Officer supports the execution of a comprehensive Women’s Philanthropy strategy that connects donors to Federation’s mission, one another, and opportunities for meaningful impact. The role works closely with volunteer leaders and colleagues across FRD to cultivate current and future major donors and strengthen the pipeline of women philanthropic and communal leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
4 to 7 years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, donor engagement, relationship management, philanthropy, sales, or a related field.
Demonstrated success managing donor relationships and securing philanthropic investments.
Knowledge of major gifts fundraising, donor cultivation strategies, and moves management practices.
Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills.
Experience working collaboratively with volunteer leaders and engaged stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Ability to work collaboratively within an integrated fundraising team.
Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Greater Washington (DC, MD, and Northern VA) region.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Jewish philanthropy, women’s philanthropy, leadership development, and the Jewish communal landscape preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of assigned donors and prospects with current or emerging major gift potential.
Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and upgrade strategies that deepen philanthropic investment and long-term donor engagement.
Conduct regular donor meetings, strategic outreach, and moves management activities designed to increase annual giving, leadership-level support, multi-year commitments, and planned giving participation.
Identify and qualify new donors with capacity and inclination for increased philanthropic investment.
Build a strong pipeline of prospects and develop clear strategies for moving donors toward deeper engagement and giving.
Use donor data, giving history, and engagement patterns to identify opportunities for retention, upgrades, and increased participation.
Maintain accurate donor records, moves management activity, portfolio reporting, and fundraising projections.
Collaborate across FRD, the Jewish Community Foundation, and organizational teams to develop comprehensive donor strategies.
Support the Director in advancing Federation’s strategy for engaging and growing Women’s Philanthropy across Greater Washington.
Connect donors to Federation’s mission, strategic priorities, and impact in ways that reflect their individual interests and philanthropic goals.
Help cultivate the next generation of Women’s Philanthropy donors and volunteer leaders, creating pathways for sustained involvement and increased giving.
Identify opportunities to expand Federation’s philanthropic reach among female-identifying donors throughout Greater Washington.
Support annual campaign goals through personalized donor strategies and direct solicitation activity.
Leverage Women’s Philanthropy programs, leadership opportunities, major events, and immersive experiences to advance philanthropic outcomes.
Represent Federation within Women’s Philanthropy and the broader Greater Washington Jewish community.
Participate in departmental strategy discussions and cross-functional fundraising initiatives.
Contribute thought leadership related to women’s philanthropy, donor engagement, leadership development, and major gifts fundraising.
Support a culture in which engagement, volunteer leadership, and philanthropy are intentionally connected.