Senior Development Officer

Job Description

Passion. Purpose. Impact. CJP is at the heart of Greater Boston's Jewish community, but our reach is felt around the world. Ranked by BBJ as Massachusetts’ largest non-profit organization – CJP is a philanthropic investor and mobilizer of people, resources, and skills that make a bigger difference locally and globally. We focus on making Jewish life and learning accessible to all individuals and families in Boston and beyond. We thoughtfully invest in the care and well-being of all community members. And we provide stability and growth to nonprofit organizations and institutions that underpin our community. Our greatest resource is our people — the staff, volunteers, partners, and leaders who help make Greater Boston’s Jewish community a welcoming home. It’s this energy and commitment that drives CJP’s mission. We are one of Boston's oldest and most respected philanthropic organizations and we are currently seeking a Senior Development Officer, Growth Philanthropy.

Position Overview:

The Senior Development Officer, Growth Philanthropy will be part of a dynamic team tasked with advancing the ongoing strategic direction of CJP’s resource development efforts. This person will develop and implement best practices to cultivate integrated philanthropic relationships focusing on the annual campaign, legacy giving, supplemental giving and CJP’s donor advised fund program. This position is a member of the Individual Giving team and plays a crucial role in furthering CJP’s ambitious fundraising goals through management of a ~100 donor portfolio. They will work closely with the AVP of Growth Philanthropy to help develop and implement strategies and initiatives/events for identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-capacity major donors and major donor prospects.

CJP is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Essential Functions:

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects - establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Develop sophisticated moves management plans to advance donors’ relationships with CJP, utilizing all available donor engagement and involvement opportunities.

• Solicit gifts directly and prepare other senior colleagues, the president, and volunteer leadership for solicitations.

• Develop and meet ambitious goals within the framework of strategically developed key performance indicators/metrics.

• In partnership with CJP’s gift planning/legacy colleagues, integrate strategies to identify and develop legacy giving prospects within the portfolio. Successfully close legacy gifts annually.

• Support and build upon the organization's strategy to identify and attract new donors as well as retain and increase giving among existing donors through targeted cohort-based events, programmatic activities and leadership experiences.

• Possess up-to-date awareness of CJP program priorities.

• Serve as a resource to colleagues and prospective donors around community priorities

• Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation

Requirements

Education:

• BA/BS degree required.

Experience:

• 3-5 years successful experience in development or related field, with an emphasis on fundraising and donor relations.

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills

• Proficient in Windows environment, including MS Word, Excel, Database and Internet

• Capacity to manage and organize confidential information

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, creatively, and flexibly in a dynamic environment; self-motivated; demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team

• Capacity to manage and organize information confidentially

• Ability to work successfully within a strong systems and process-based organizational structure.

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes and shifting priorities.

• Possesses a good sense of humor.

Other:

• Strong commitment to the CJP mission.

• Knowledge of the Jewish community preferred.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and interest in/willingness to occasionally fly/travel.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Work Schedule: CJP staff follow a hybrid work model. On-site work is required on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while remote work is an option on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, with occasional in-person meetings on those days.

• Physical Requirements: This role involves remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods, primarily working at a computer. Staff need to be able to carry a laptop and bag to and from the office.

• Inclusivity: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for individuals of all abilities and backgrounds.