Director, Donor Engagement

Director, Donor Engagement

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Are you a passionate relationship builder who thrives on connecting people to a meaningful mission? Do you have a proven track record in fundraising and donor engagement, with the ability to cultivate strong relationships and drive impact? If so, we invite you to step into the role of Director of Donor Engagement at Federation! This role will influence significant outcomes in:

• Relationship Building & Engagement – Strengthening connections with donors and volunteers, fostering meaningful engagement to advance Federation’s mission and vision. 
• Fundraising & Stewardship – Cultivating and managing donor relationships, soliciting annual gifts ($1K-$10K ), and engaging donors in legacy conversations to drive financial resource development. 
• Strategic Donor Development – Leading donor retention and acquisition efforts through a cohort-based engagement model, including small group activities, large-scale events, and immersive experiences. 
• Leadership & Collaboration – Working closely with volunteer lay leaders to set strategy and oversee a development officer in executing donor engagement initiatives. 

Join a passionate team where your leadership, creativity, and strategic vision will make a lasting difference. If you’re ready to inspire generosity and drive meaningful engagement, we want to hear from you! 

Background, Qualifications and Success Factors 

• 6-8 years of experience in total FRD fundraising, donor engagement, customer service, sales, and relationship or account management 
• Experience in management, leadership development, and mentorship and a proven record of maintaining a collegial work environment  
• Strong donor-relations skills: proven ability in cultivating prospects and creating donor engagement strategies that lead to greater philanthropic support 
• Demonstrated experience articulating a vision, translating it into executable strategy and driving cross-functional teams to deliver to established priorities with measurable positive impact on outcomes 
• Data-driven decision-maker who is comfortable with analytics and data management 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Experience in management of membership or volunteer operations and working with volunteer committees 
• First-hand knowledge of the Jewish community, its customs, and practices 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; comfortable with Customer Relationship Management software (CRM) and open to new technology 

Our Commitment to Inclusion  

In building our professional team, The Jewish Federation strives to model our vision of an inclusive community and vibrant future. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite and encourage applications from all candidates of all backgrounds and identities who are passionate about enhancing talent management in the Jewish community, including but not limited to women, Jews of color, Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews, people with disabilities, immigrants, LGBTQIA people, and people who come from low-income backgrounds. We know that no applicant's experience will align 100% with the listed qualifications. Don't let that hold you back! We encourage you to apply and look forward to meeting you.  

Organizational Vision, Mission, and Function 

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington envisions an open, connected, and vibrant Jewish community that cares for each other, fosters Jewish learning and journeys, embraces Jewish peoplehood and Israel, and acts as a force for good in the world. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, we work to inspire, build, and sustain vibrant Jewish life in a changing world by mobilizing our community in common purpose, intentional innovation, and effective action. 

A People-Friendly Workplace   

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is a dynamic and collaborative workplace offering a people-friendly environment, including:    

• Excellent health care and retirement benefits    
• Generous vacation and sick leave  
• 6 weeks paid Parental Leave after 1 year   
• Commuter bonus   
• Hybrid work schedule   
• Opportunities for continued professional development    
• Access to the JPRO Network, which connects, educates, inspires, and empowers professionals working in the Jewish nonprofit sector