Associate Director, Donor Engagement – Next Gen

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

. Serve as a relationship manager for donors and prospects .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNorth Bethesda • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in donor engagement and relationship management, with a strong focus on cultivating prospects and securing philanthropic support. Proficient in developing strategies for community outreach and event organization within the Jewish community.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Annual Fundraising ExperienceDonor Engagement StrategiesData-Driven Decision-MakingExcellent Verbal And Written CommunicationKnowledge Of Jewish Community

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Hard Skills

Donor CultivationPortfolio ManagementEvent OrganizationData ManagementVolunteer Operations Management

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementStrategic Partnership DevelopmentCommunity Outreach

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCRM Software

Industry Keywords

Philanthropic SupportJewish CustomsCommunity ConnectionsLay LeadershipProspecting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a relationship manager for donors and prospects
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of donors and prospects
Secure gifts through face-to-face solicitations as part of a $25M+ annual campaign
Develop new methods and techniques for relationship building
Ensure consistent onboarding and welcoming of donors, including Ben-Gurion Society donors
Acquire young adult donors and lay leaders through prospecting, outreach, community connections, and post-event follow-up
Partner strategically with Next Gen Co-Chairs, Next Gen Board, and other lay leaders
Initiate and develop solicitation efforts and enhance engagement initiatives
Support lay-leader onboarding and develop strategies for committees, meetings, and events
Create written materials including annotated agendas, operational plans, project timelines, and solicitor recruitment plans
Develop a lay leadership pipeline with FRD colleagues
Develop and implement Board engagement, events, and leadership experiences
Organize large events, small gatherings, educational leadership series, and cross-collaborative opportunities with partner agencies and Jewish Federations of North America

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–7 years of experience in annual fundraising, donor engagement, customer service, sales, or relationship or account management required
Strong donor-relations skills, including cultivating prospects and creating donor engagement strategies that lead to greater philanthropic support
Data-driven decision-maker comfortable with analytics and data management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience managing membership or volunteer operations and working with volunteer committees
First-hand knowledge of the Jewish community, its customs, and practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRMs; comfortable with and open to new technology
Familiarity with Jewish customs, traditions, and community life, or willingness to learn preferred
Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Greater Washington (DC, MD, and Northern VA) region
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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