Director, Donor Engagement, Women's Philanthropy

The Director of Donor Engagement – Women's Philanthropy leads strategy and execution for engaging women philanthropists across Greater Washington as a key driver of Federation's campaign growth, donor retention, leadership development, and long-term philanthropic impact.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a select portfolio of high-potential and significant donors.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects and execute strategic moves management plans.
• Develop strategies that increase donor acquisition, retention, upgrades, and multi-generational leadership participation.
• Use data and metrics to track donor progression and fundraising performance.
• Lead strategy for engaging and growing Women’s Philanthropy.
• Oversee engagement and stewardship strategies for key donor constituencies and leadership groups.
• Design and execute donor-centric experiences including educational programs, leadership initiatives, major events, and immersive travel experiences.
• Serve as lead on several high-impact, high-touch donor events such as the L’Chaim Brunch, International Lion of Judah Conference, and various travel missions for Women’s Philanthropy donors.
• Partner with Women’s Philanthropy volunteer leadership to establish vision and goals.
• Develop and support volunteer leaders as active partners in donor outreach and solicitation.
• Maintain and leverage engagement of WP leaders, current and former, to increase buy-in, support current board, and tackle big ideas together.
• Supervise one FRD team member.
• Partner across FRD in a collaborative and integrated fundraising model.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to support fundraising, stewardship, and engagement efforts.
• Partner with Senior Director, Legacy Giving and the Jewish Community Foundation on legacy giving conversations.
• Identify opportunities to expand philanthropic impact among female-identifying donors.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years fundraising, donor engagement, sales, or relationship management experience.
• Proven success managing donor portfolios and closing gifts.
• Experience working with volunteer leaders.
• Strong strategic thinking and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environment
• Professional development opportunities