Philanthropy Officer, Donor Engagement – Women's Philanthropy

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

. Manage a portfolio of assigned donors and prospects with current or emerging major gift potential .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNorth Bethesda • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in major gifts fundraising, donor engagement, and relationship management, with a strong focus on cultivating Women’s Philanthropy and strategic outreach. Proven ability to develop personalized donor strategies and collaborate effectively within integrated fundraising teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Major Gifts FundraisingDonor EngagementMoves ManagementRelationship ManagementWomen’s Philanthropy

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Hard Skills

FundraisingDonor Cultivation StrategiesPortfolio ManagementData AnalysisPhilanthropic Investment

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsRelationship-BuildingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Jewish PhilanthropyWomen’s PhilanthropyLeadership DevelopmentPhilanthropic ReachGreater Washington

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Conduct donor meetings, strategic outreach, and moves management activities
Identify and qualify new donors with capacity and inclination for increased philanthropic investment
Build a pipeline of prospects and strategies for moving donors toward deeper engagement and giving
Use donor data, giving history, and engagement patterns to identify retention, upgrade, and participation opportunities
Maintain donor records, moves management activity, portfolio reporting, and fundraising projections
Collaborate across FRD, the Jewish Community Foundation, and organizational teams on donor strategies
Support Federation’s strategy for engaging and growing Women’s Philanthropy across Greater Washington
Connect donors to Federation’s mission, strategic priorities, and impact
Cultivate the next generation of Women’s Philanthropy donors and volunteer leaders
Identify opportunities to expand philanthropic reach among female-identifying donors throughout Greater Washington
Support annual campaign goals through personalized donor strategies and direct solicitation
Leverage Women’s Philanthropy programs, leadership opportunities, major events, and immersive experiences
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 connecting engagement, volunteer leadership, and philanthropy

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to work in the headquarters 3 days a week

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