Philanthropy Officer, Donor Engagement - Women's Philanthropy

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.
• Understanding of Jewish philanthropy, women’s philanthropy, leadership development, and the Jewish communal landscape preferred.
• Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Greater Washington (DC, MD, and Northern VA) region. This is a hybrid position, with 3 days a week required in our headquarters.
• Success in this Role
• Build and manage a robust portfolio of major-gift and major-gift-potential donors.
• Increase donor acquisition, retention, upgrades, and leadership-level giving within Women’s Philanthropy.
• Build a strong pipeline with clear progression from engagement to philanthropic investment.
• Develop meaningful, long-term relationships with women donors and prospects across Greater Washington.
• Effectively leverage Women’s Philanthropy programs, leadership experiences, and events as opportunities for deeper donor engagement.
• Increase participation in legacy and planned giving among Women’s Philanthropy donors.
• Develop a strong partnership with the Director of Donor Engagement – Women’s Philanthropy and colleagues across FRD to advance Federation-wide fundraising goals.
• About The Jewish Federation Of Greater Washington
• The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington brings people together, mobilizes resources, and drives impact to strengthen Jewish life across Greater Washington and beyond.
• We serve as a strategic leader, convener, and catalyst, working across organizations, leaders, and communities to identify priorities, align efforts, and respond to evolving needs. By connecting people, resources, and ideas, we help drive coordinated action and build a vibrant Jewish future. Learn more at shalomdc.org.
• How We Work
• Across Roles, Our Work Is Grounded In:
• Clear priorities and shared goals
• Accountability for outcomes, not just activity
• Collaboration across teams and stakeholders
• Consistent, aligned execution
• A focus on impact and community need
• How We Support You
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage