Senior Director for Philanthropic Engagement

Senior Director for Philanthropic Engagement

The Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center (EDCJCC) is a hub for Jewish life in the nation's capital.

This year as we have been celebrating the Centennial anniversary of our historicbuilding, the EDCJCC has been engaged in a transformative special campaign focused on growing ourendowment, building a capital reserve and investing in programming and critical capacities that will help ensure the long-term vitality of the Center. The campaign hasraised nearly $12.5 million today and is ongoing. Annually, 50% of the EDCJCC’s $13 million budgetcomes from philanthropic sources.

To build upon the success of our fundraising program, we are creating a new position to expand ourcapacity to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors. We are seeking arelationship-centered fundraiser to lead our major gifts program and help build a culture ofphilanthropy across the organization. As the primary partner for our major donors and prospects,this individual will cultivate meaningful relationships, inspire transformational philanthropy, andexpand the EDCJCC's community of supporters.

Reporting to the CEO and working in close partnership with the Executive Director for Institutional Advancement, the Senior Director for Philanthropic Engagement will manage a portfolio of major donors while partnering with staff, Board members, and volunteerleaders to strengthen donor engagement and advance the EDCJCC's fundraising priorities.
This individual will spend a significant percentage of time outside the EDCJCC, meeting with donors, attending events, etc. Success will be measured by dollars raised, an increase in theEDCJCC’s total number of donors, and greater donor engagement.

Develop and lead the EDCJCC's principal gifts strategy in partnership with executive and volunteer leadership. Manage a portfolio of approximately 75–100 current, prospective, and lapsed major donors,developing and executing individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Identify, qualify, and engage new major donor prospects through research, referrals, events, and community relationships. Build meaningful donor relationships through regular meetings, personalized outreach, and thoughtful stewardship. Develop individualized giving opportunities that align donor interests with the EDCJCC'smission, strategic priorities, and community impact.

Meet annual fundraising goals, including major gifts, endowment, and legacy givingcommitments.

Partner with the CEO and Executive Director for Institutional Advancement to develop and implement major gifts strategies and fundraising priorities. Strategically engage the time, talent, and resources of the Institutional Advancement Committee and the Board of Directors to identify prospective donors, successfullysolicit and close gifts with both new and existing donors and to provide input on the major giftstrategy. Partner with colleagues across the EDCJCC to strengthen organization-wide major donor engagement, foster a culture of philanthropy, and coordinate donor strategies across departments.

Develop a deep understanding of the EDCJCC's programs and impact, working with program and communications staff to connect donors with meaningful funding opportunities and compelling stories. Collaborate with the Institutional Advancement team to prepare proposals, gift agreements,solicitation materials, and stewardship communications.

Maintain accurate donor records of your donor meetings in Salesforce CRM, conduct research and leverage CRM’s reporting and analytics to inform strategy, monitor portfolio performance, and measure fundraising…