Philanthropy Officer

200 Wood Hill Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, USA

Posted Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategies to secure major gift support for the Agency. This position will be proactive in developing a portfolio of personal relationships with current and future major gift donors. Incumbent is responsible for defining and expanding the program through their relationships with individual donors and foundations. Must work collaboratively with the CEO, CEAO, Development staff and other departments.

The Director maintains a portfolio of active prospects for support, and is responsible for the successful solicitation of these prospects.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains a portfolio of current major gift donors and major donor prospects for cultivation and solicitation
• Solicitation & Strategy:
  Develop and execute strategic cultivation and solicitation plans, including making direct asks for major gifts.
• Prospect Development:
  Research, identify, and qualify new major gift prospects (individuals, corporations, foundations).
• Relationship Management:
  Cultivate long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with existing and prospective donors, acting as a primary contact.
• Stewardship:
  Ensure donors feel appreciated and connected, leading to retention and increased giving.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with executive leadership, board members, program staff, and communications teams to align fundraising efforts.
• Reporting & Administration:
  Maintain accurate donor records, track progress in a donor database, and provide reports.

Minimum Education , Licensure, and Work Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
  · A minimum of six years of progressive experience in development, major gifts and fundraising in a nonprofit work environment
• Strong goal orientation and leadership skills.
• Works well independently and self-motivated in initiating contacts with potential and existing donors
• Proficiency in donor databases and supporting technology
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Maintain professionalism and respect the confidentiality of donor’s personal information
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends

Pay range 120-130K

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services.

We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D

200 Wood Hill Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, USA