Senior Annual Giving Officer

Homepage| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Annual Giving Officer cultivates relationships with and solicits donors for the Annual Campaign, Directed Gifts, and Legacy commitments. The role leads the Community Campaign segment for gifts of $1,000–$10,000, recruiting, training, and managing volunteer campaigners while supporting overall Annual Campaign operations. The position coordinates donor stewardship and fundraising events, including parlor meetings and community-wide events, and manages Silver Circle Society stewardship for donors with 25 or more years of giving and other similar affinity groups. The role reports to the Director of Annual Giving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5–10 years of experience in fundraising.
• Demonstrated success building and sustaining relationships with donors and prospective donors.
• Familiarity with donor databases and/or CRM systems.
• Active listening and skillful communication; ability to think strategically to engage existing and prospective donors.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and follow-up.
• Passion for making a transformative impact in the Cincinnati Jewish community.
• Commitment to the mission of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati and knowledge of, or deep willingness to learn, Jewish customs and practices.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Personally manage a portfolio of 75–100 donor prospects.
• Manage the Community Campaign segment for gifts of $1,000–$10,000, including recruiting, training, and managing volunteer campaigners.
• Assist with overall Annual Campaign operations, oversee staff solicitations, and manage staff-led phone-a-thons and similar efforts.
• Coordinate fundraising and stewardship events, including small parlor meetings and community-wide events.
• Assist in managing and implementing annual campaign giving societies and their associated benefits.
• Manage aspects of tracking, reporting, communications, and scheduling for the Annual Giving Team, including lay leaders and volunteer solicitors.
• Cultivate relationships with and solicit donors for the Annual Campaign, Directed Gifts, and Legacy commitments.
• Manage Silver Circle Society stewardship for donors with 25 or more years of giving and other similar affinity groups.

Benefits

• Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee health and wellness plan.
• Talent management and professional development programs and learning opportunities.
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match and additional contribution opportunities.
• Complimentary single membership to the Mayerson JCC Fitness Center.
• Discounts to the onsite Café and Spa.
• F.S.A.
• Employer-matched H.S.A.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 529 College Savings Plan.
• Legal Shield plan.
• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and up to 10 or more paid Jewish holidays per year, in addition to federal holidays.
• Fun, collaborative, business-casual work environment with a hybrid work model.

What This Job Offers

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