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JDC (The Joint) · 3 weeks ago

Development Officer, Community Engagement

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

4+ years exp

JDC (The Joint) is the leading Jewish humanitarian organization, working in 70 countries to lift lives and strengthen communities. The Development Officer will spearhead outreach to Jewish schools, synagogues, and community organizations to grow a new fundraising channel, focusing on relationship-building, event planning, and donor engagement.

Non-profit Organization Management

Culture & Values

Hiring Manager

Abbey Longyear

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a targeted outreach strategy to introduce our work and build a strong donor pipeline in this untapped sector

Identify, cultivate, and solicit small to mid-level gifts from individuals, schools, synagogues, and community organizations within the Jewish community in New York and expanding nationally over time

Manage a portfolio of prospects and donors, tracking engagement, pledges, and follow-up

Plan and execute events and presentations to increase awareness and support for our mission

Build and Strengthen partnerships with community leaders, clergy, and educators

Work closely with the Senior Development Officer and development team to align strategies and leverage best practices

Represent the organization at community events, meetings, and relevant forums

Qualification

Fundraising experienceCommunity outreachRelationship buildingEvent planningDonor engagementJewish communityPublic speakingProactivityResourcefulnessLearning mindsetCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

4–6 years of experience in fundraising, community relations, or a related field, with proven success in donor engagement or community outreach

Strong knowledge of and connections within the Jewish community (schools, synagogues, and/or community networks preferred)

Basic knowledge of American Jewish culture

Excellent relationship building, listening, communication, and public speaking skills, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences

Proactivity, entrepreneurialism, and resourcefulness

Comfortable working both on one's own and within a team; ability to work cross-functionally with staff at all levels

Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Interest in fundraising, curiosity, and a learning/growth mindset

Passion for the work of JDC and global Jewish issues

Willingness to travel within the New York area and across the East Coast initially and then across the United States as the role evolves

Preferred

Experience in event planning and/or grassroots fundraising campaigns

Familiarity with donor database systems (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar CRMs)

Familiarity with Israel and global Jewry

Benefits

100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee coverage

Paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 20 sick days, 3 personal days, 10 national holidays, and up to 14 Jewish holidays depending on the Jewish calendar for any given year

12 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time staff who have worked with JDC for at least 1 year

403(b) with JDC contributions of 6.5% of salary

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), commuter benefits, and life insurance

Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities for professional development through workshops and trainings with our internal L&D program

Food Perks: Bagel Thursdays and beverages/snacks in the office for on-site and hybrid employees