Senior Director of Major Gifts

Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan•New York, NY

3d•$130,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (MMJCCM) creates opportunities for people to connect, grow, and learn within an ever-changing Jewish landscape. The MMJCCM imagines Jewish life that is diverse and engages meaningfully with its values, culture, and ideas in everyday lives. The MMJCCM is looking for a seasoned fundraising professional to serve as Senior Director of Major Gifts. This role is responsible for managing a significant portfolio of individual donors, advancing major gift fundraising, and strengthening donor engagement in partnership with colleagues across the organization. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Senior Director of Major Gifts plays a key role in executing individual giving strategies, supporting institutional fundraising priorities, and cultivating meaningful relationships with donors and prospects. This position is well-suited for a collaborative, detail-oriented fundraiser who enjoys hands-on donor work and thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. The Development Team values collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning, and is in an exciting period of growth and evolution.

Requirements

8–10 years of experience in individual fundraising
Demonstrated success managing donor portfolios and closing major gifts
Experience supporting fundraising events and donor engagement initiatives
Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with donors, volunteers, and internal stakeholders, including people of great wealth.
Excellent organizational skills and facility with CRM systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Dedication to teamwork
Commitment to the mission and values of the JCC Manhattan

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects
Develop and implement individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
Solicit and close gifts of $25,000 and more, with opportunities to partner on larger solicitations
Serve as a senior fundraising partner for the JCC's signature fundraising events, with a focus on donor engagement, solicitation, and follow-up
Collaborate with program, engagement, and marketing colleagues to align donor interests with institutional priorities
Maintain accurate and timely donor records, moves management, and reporting in the CRM (Daxko)
Represent the Development team in cross-departmental meetings and internal initiatives as needed
Support a culture of relationship-centered fundraising, collaboration, and shared responsibility across the Development team