Senior Development Officer

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 Bostons Jewish community a welcoming home. Its this energy and commitment that drives CJPs mission. We are one of Boston's oldest and most respected philanthropic organizations and we are currently seeking a Senior Development Officer, Growth Philanthropy. Position Overview: The Senior Development Officer, Growth Philanthropy will be part of a dynamic team tasked with advancing the ongoing strategic direction of CJPs resource development efforts. This person will develop and implement best practices to cultivate integrated philanthropic relationships focusing on the annual campaign, legacy giving, supplemental giving and CJPs donor advised fund program. This position is a member of the Individual Giving team and plays a crucial role in furthering CJPs ambitious fundraising goals through management of a ~100 donor portfolio. They will work closely with the AVP of Growth Philanthropy to help develop and implement strategies and initiatives/events for identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-capacity major donors and major donor prospects. 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: Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects - establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Develop sophisticated moves management plans to advance donors relationships with CJP, utilizing all available donor engagement and involvement opportunities. Solicit gifts directly and prepare other senior colleagues, the president, and volunteer leadership for solicitations. Develop and meet ambitious goals within the framework of strategically developed key performance indicators/metrics. In partnership with CJPs gift planning/legacy colleagues, integrate strategies to identify and develop legacy giving prospects within the portfolio. Successfully close legacy gifts annually. Support and build upon the organization's strategy to identify and attract new donors as well as retain and increase giving among existing donors through targeted cohort-based events, programmatic activities and leadership experiences. Possess up-to-date awareness of CJP program priorities. Serve as a resource to colleagues and prospective donors around community priorities Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation