Senior Major Gift Officer

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Senior Major Gifts Officer responsible for major fundraising efforts to support the Jewish Federation's priorities. Engaging with key household donors and managing portfolio for fundraising success.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Senior Major Gifts Officer is a high-level, frontline fundraising role
Responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors with a special focus on five- and six-figure or higher multi-year gifts to support Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign, special campaigns, new endowments and additions to existing endowments and other planned giving, and related programs
Reports to the Senior Director of Philanthropy
Has a significant and direct impact on the organization’s success, sustainability, and reputation across the community, as well as on the financial and operational performance of the department
Serves as the relationship manager for a portfolio of approximately 150-200 key households and prospects at the Major Gifts level
Works closely with the Foundation to secure new and increased endowment gifts that will grow the financial sustainability of Jewish Federation’s mission and operations
Develops a multi-year fundraising and stewardship strategy for assigned relationships with specific metrics and fundraising goals
Works interdepartmentally to create appropriate communication and stewardship materials for assigned prospects as needed
Oversees one or more special campaigns throughout the year, acting as the lead staff person to help raise critical funds
Provides professional support and partnership to volunteer lay leadership involved in peer-to-peer strategic cultivation and solicitation efforts
Conducts regular and ongoing portfolio analysis and timely and accurately records donor and prospect interactions to include solicitation results, challenges, and research in the CRM database
Represents Jewish Federation at local, national, and international events, travel, conferences, and meetings in ways that help build relationships and trust with donors, prospective donors, and community partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Successful fundraising experience including direct solicitation and effective closure of five- and six-figure gifts
Knowledge of planned giving fundraising, resources, vehicles, and tools to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward planned gifts
Experience in a multi-faceted fundraising environment (annual, legacy, and community foundation services/donor advised funds) is desired
Exceptional donor-relations skills: proven ability in creating strategies to cultivate prospects and channel donor engagement
Strong knowledge of philanthropic planning vehicles is a plus
Demonstrated ability to establish and meet objectives and performance standards
Knowledge of and appreciation for the Jewish community, its customs and practices
Proven track record of success with fundraising systems and prospect identification
Proficiency in Google and Microsoft, and various electronic communication tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a highly motivated, goal-oriented team environment
Knowledge of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge, CRM, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar fundraising program, preferred
Evening/weekend work and must have a reliable form of transportation
National and international travel may be required
Must have a valid passport

Benefits

Comp & perks

hybrid work schedule
medical
dental
vision
prescription drug program
life insurance
generous paid time off
403b retirement savings program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Fundraising ExperienceSolicitation ClosurePortfolio ManagementMetrics DevelopmentProspect Identification

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkGoal-Oriented Mindset