Philanthropy Officer, Donor Engagement - Women's Philanthropy

About the role

The Philanthropy Officer, Donor Engagement serves as a key fundraising professional responsible for advancing philanthropic engagement among women donors and prospects at The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. As part of Federation’s donor-centered FRD structure, this position focuses primarily on managing and growing a portfolio of donors and prospects with current or emerging major gift potential, building meaningful philanthropic relationships, and guiding donors through a personalized journey of engagement, leadership, and giving.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of assigned donors and prospects with current or emerging major gift potential.
• Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and upgrade strategies that deepen philanthropic investment and long-term donor engagement.
• Conduct regular donor meetings, strategic outreach, and moves management activities designed to increase annual giving, leadership-level support, multi-year commitments, and planned giving participation.
• Identify and qualify new donors with capacity and inclination for increased philanthropic investment.
• Maintain accurate donor records, moves management activity, portfolio reporting, and fundraising projections.
• Collaborate across FRD, the Jewish Community Foundation, and organizational teams to develop comprehensive donor strategies.
• Support the Director in advancing Federation’s strategy for engaging and growing Women’s Philanthropy across Greater Washington.
• Connect donors to Federation’s mission, strategic priorities, and impact in ways that reflect their individual interests and philanthropic goals.
• Help cultivate the next generation of Women’s Philanthropy donors and volunteer leaders, creating pathways for sustained involvement and increased giving.
• Leverage Women’s Philanthropy programs, leadership opportunities, major events, and immersive experiences to advance philanthropic outcomes.
• Represent Federation within Women’s Philanthropy and the broader Greater Washington Jewish community.
• Participate in departmental strategy discussions and cross-functional fundraising initiatives.
• Contribute thought leadership related to women’s philanthropy, donor engagement, leadership development, and major gifts fundraising.
• Support a culture in which engagement, volunteer leadership, and philanthropy are intentionally connected.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan with employer contribution
Generous paid time off, including Jewish holidays
Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave (after one year)
Commuter bonus
Hybrid work environment
Ongoing professional development opportunities

Pay

$70K-$75K

Schedule

Hybrid