• Development Officer

    Combined Jewish Philanthropies (Boston, MA)


    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 drive CJP’s mission. We are one of Boston's oldest and most respected philanthropic organizations and we are currently seeking a Development Officer.

    Summary of Position:

    CJP’s Development department consists of a vibrant and innovative team of committed professionals. A Development Officer on the Philanthropic Connections team will be a central member of this team, with a vision to help develop and manage creative event experiences to engage various segments of donor/prospect populations in service of philanthropy and/or fostering a stronger connection to CJP. Working collaboratively with a wide array of professional and volunteer leaders, this position will manage a robust portfolio of offerings, in addition to a donor portfolio of current and future donors, in support of CJP’s overarching mission.

     

    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:

    Create, plan, implement, and staff events and/or special projects in support of connection to CJP, fundraising priorities and leadership engagement. This includes events, committee meetings and other projects as needed.

     

    Works collaboratively with other staff on various philanthropic programs and events.

     

    Works collaboratively with VP of Philanthropic Connections, Director of Philanthropic Connections and other CJP Professionals and volunteers to develop programs that advance the mission of CJP.

     

    Manage a portfolio of donors and prospect giving between $118 - $9,999 or who have the capacity to give at that level, including establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships through cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

     

    Solicit gifts directly and prepare other senior colleagues, including professional and volunteer leadership for solicitations.

     

    Work and contribute to a team of highly motivated development professionals.

     

    Work in partnership with campaign leadership to identify, solicit and steward donors and prospects.

     

    Work collaboratively with other CJP professionals, as well as colleagues at community organizations, synagogues, agencies, and day schools as needed to enhance work.

     

    Possess up-to-date awareness of program priorities throughout the Jewish community.

     

    Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

    Requirements

    Minimum Requirements:

    Education:

    BA/BS degree or equivalent knowledge or experience.

    Experience:

    2-4 years’ experience in development.

    Skills/Competencies:

    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

     

    Experience managing events.

     

    Capacity to manage and organize confidential information.

     

    Proficient in Windows environment, including MS Word, Excel; Technical proficiency in use of databases and the internet

     

    Excellent communication, interpersonal, and writing skills; self-motivation, ability to work effectively as part of a team, sense of humor;

     

    Ability to work independently, creatively, and flexibly in a dynamic environment.

     

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

    Other:

    Strong personal commitment to the CJP mission.

     

    Knowledge of Jewish community a plus.

     

    Flexibility to work evenings and some weekends.

    Other:

    Strong personal commitment to the CJP mission.

     

    Knowledge of the Jewish community preferred.

     

    Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed.