NexGen Philanthropy Manager

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | Full time

Houston, United States

Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the Nex Gen Philanthropy Manager will join a growing and strategic fundraising team committed to elevating philanthropy across the Houston Jewish community. This experienced professional will focus on building a strategic and relevant philanthropy program that inspires, cultivates and engages young adults in the 30-45 age group on a pathway from initial engagement to deeper involvement with the Jewish community.

The Nex Gen Philanthropy Manager will work in collaboration with other team members to create a comprehensive fundraising and engagement strategy that connects the next generation of Houston’s Jewish philanthropists to the community and the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.

• Key focus on growing the donor pipeline with individuals in the 30-40 age group
• Responsible for the recruitment, cultivation and stewardship of the Houston Federation’s National Young Leadership Cabinet, a cohort of young adults that commit an annual gift of $5,000 for five years.
• Build and manage a NYL Cabinet Alumni cohort that focuses on continued engagement and giving
• Work in coordination with Young Adult Division (YAD) Engagement team to connect emerging leaders to philanthropy
• Manage a portfolio of individuals with little or no giving history to the Federation but with capacity to grow giving with greater engagement
• Work in coordination with Women’s Philanthropy Director to grow Women’s Philanthropy Step‑Up Lion program
• Works in partnership with philanthropy colleagues and other departments to maximize fundraising efforts to advance the mission of the organization
• Identifies meaningful ways to steward donors in the work of the Federation

• College degree required
• Minimum seven years of fundraising experience
• Team player and self-starter
• Understanding of the Jewish community is essential
• Proven track record in soliciting gifts in the $5,000k+ range
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities required
• Experience working with volunteer leadership
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
• Presentation skills; ability to use databases, computer spreadsheets, word processing, and other basic software programs required
• Ability to travel internationally
• Must be able to attend community-wide events on nights and weekends

• Paid time off
• Usual national plus Jewish holidays off
• Other optional benefits available, including dental, vision, FSA, DCA, and LPFSA