Major Gifts Officer

About the role

The Jewish Federation of the Bay Area, the largest funder of Jewish causes in California, seeks a Major Gifts Officer as it launches bold new initiatives, including a Community Security Endowment and a signature Big Bet investment. This frontline fundraising role reports to the Senior Director, Philanthropy, and focuses on the annual campaign, big bets, endowment giving and donor-advised funds. Hybrid, typically in office Tuesday through Thursday, with Bay Area travel and occasional evening and weekend events.

Responsibilities: • Identify, research and cultivate new major-donor prospects not yet connected to the Federation • Partner with lay leaders, board members and senior staff to grow the pipeline • Manage a portfolio of about 150 donors and prospects against an annual fundraising target • Drive new donor-advised fund assets and track all activity in Salesforce • Develop compelling cases for support and represent the Federation at community events

Requirements

• 7+ years of major gifts fundraising, with a proven record of closing gifts of $25,000+
• Background in endowment, planned giving or donor-advised funds preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Salesforce or CRM proficiency
• Strong relationship-building and written and verbal communication skills Salary: $120,000–$140,000
• Benefits:
• Medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, holidays (including Jewish holidays) and a retirement plan.