Director of Women's Philanthropy

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Job description

Description:

Women's Philanthropy (WP) is an affinity group within Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia responsible for attracting, engaging and stewarding women philanthropists and leaders. The Director is a dynamic team player and experienced fundraiser with a proven track record for cultivating relationships, building a donor pipeline and soliciting gifts including Lions of Judah ($5,000+) and planned gifts.

The Director thrives on deepening connections, stewarding leadership and creating and implementing engagement opportunities through events, travel missions and leadership cohorts.

Jewish Federation's professional team is mission-driven and committed to helping the Greater Philadelphia community connect with purpose at a time when maintaining those connections is more important than ever before.

Develop long-range strategies for major donors and use Moves Management system to identify, cultivate, solicit, steward, and recognize women who give between $1,800 and $100,000 annually.

• Work in partnership with the WP volunteer leadership team to execute a comprehensive engagement and campaign strategy.
• Manage multiple committees including a Women's Philanthropy Board and event and campaign committees.
• Provide education, training, and leadership opportunities through programming, missions, events, volunteer projects, and giving societies.
• Network with other WP Directors and colleagues through the Jewish Federations of North America system to establish best practices and collaborate on programs for the purpose of growing the annual and endowment campaigns.
• Develop outreach programming to targeted groups such as those who are unaffiliated or new to the community. Ensure the appropriate follow up takes place with those who have participated in outreach events.
• Represent WP at community events as requested.

Requirements:

• At least 5-8 years experience preferred, with a strong focus on annual fundraising, donor engagement, customer service, sales or relationship and account management.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable relationship and partnership building with key lay leaders, donors and professionals at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills including superb ability to plan, multitask, prioritize, and manage time
• First-hand knowledge of the Jewish community who has a strong sense of Jewish culture and customs.
• Strong event planning experience, excellent writing skills and attention to detail
• Proven experience working with committees and volunteers
• Creative person who is also a visionary and self-starter
• Must be well-versed in Microsoft Office, GMail, Zoom and other technology platforms as required of the job.
• Access to a car or other reliable method of transportation

Overview
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers a competitive compensation and
benefits package, including a hybrid work schedule, medical, dental, vision, prescription
drug program, life insurance, generous paid time off and 403b retirement savings
program.

Our Mission
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia mobilizes financial and volunteer
resources to address the communities' most critical priorities locally, in Israel and
around the world.

Commitment to Diversity
We deeply value the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience brought by people
from backgrounds typically underrepresented in Jewish institutions. This includes Black,
Latinx, and Asian people, Black Jews, Jews of Color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and
gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities. We also welcome
applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers an exceptional workplace culture,
incredible health, dental and wellness benefits, a retirement savings plan with employer
match and generous paid time off.

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