Essential Job Functions:

· Manage a portfolio of 50–75 donors and prospects; cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships through regular, thoughtful interactions.

· Manage and support a team of volunteer fundraisers.

· Initiate and integrate endowment conversations to create planned giving opportunities, with particular emphasis on Lion of Judah Endowment opportunities.

· Strategically oversee Women’s Philanthropy and Engagement activities and identify opportunities for refinement, growth, and enhancement.

· Serve as staff liaison to the Women’s Council, including supporting structure and governance, partnering with leadership on strategic direction, and creating opportunities for community members to participate.

· Develop and offer opportunities for Lions of Judah, Forever Lions, Pomegranate Society members, and other Women’s Philanthropy groups to build and strengthen community among high-level female donors.

· Partner with colleagues across the organization to maximize fundraising efforts and ensure collaboration.

· Develop and monitor the annual budget for Women’s activities.

· Work with the Missions Manager on Women’s Missions, including strategy, recruitment, on-the-ground stewardship, fundraising, and post-mission donor follow-up.

· Attend National Women’s Philanthropy professional meetings and conferences.

· Handle other Community Campaign and Women’s Philanthropy responsibilities as needed.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required or preferred.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in nonprofit annual and/or major fundraising.

· Experience in volunteer management.

· Experience with planned giving and endowments preferred.

· First-hand knowledge of the Jewish community, including its customs and practices.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and partnerships with key lay leaders, donors, and professionals at all levels.

· Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

· Ability to work collaboratively across Federation departments.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh offers a people-friendly work environment, including excellent health care and retirement benefits, generous time off, a hybrid work arrangement, and paid parental leave.

Statement of EEO and Inclusion

The Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any genetic information.

Inclusion of people of all abilities is a core value of Jewish Pittsburgh. For accommodations for disabilities in the application or interviewing process, please contact us at employment@jfedpgh.org.

Pay: $52,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This role requires managing a portfolio of donors and prospects and personally soliciting gifts. Please describe your direct fundraising experience, including the size/type of donor portfolio you have managed and the types of gifts you have asked for.
• This role requires first-hand knowledge of the Jewish community, its customs, practices, and community dynamics. Please describe your experience working within or closely with the Jewish community.
• This role works closely with volunteer fundraisers and lay leaders. Please describe your experience leading, supporting, or influencing volunteers or community leaders who did not report to you.
• This role works closely with our event planner to execute engagement events for donors. Please describe your experience leading, supporting, or influencing community events designed to engage a donor or member base.

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsburgh, PA 15219