If you are a go-getter looking to advance in their career within nonprofit development, JDC has a fantastic opportunity for you! The Development Officer (DO) will serve as a front-line fundraiser and coordinator of fundraising activities on behalf of JDC. The DO will steward a portfolio of current JDC individual and foundation donors, as well as identifying, engaging, and qualifying prospects with the goal of furthering JDC's fundraising strategy and long-term growth priorities. The DO takes ownership for soliciting these current donors and prospects at the $5,000 level, and above. Additionally, the DO will coordinate select fundraising activities and efforts with a focus on donor engagement.

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What will you do as a Development Officer?

• Develop and implement a targeted outreach strategy to introduce our work and build a strong donor pipeline in untapped sectors
• Research, cultivate, steward, and solicit individual, foundation, and corporate donors for new, renewed or increased ($5k-$100k) priority and budget approved gifts, and other related projects.
• Plan and organize speaking events and parlor meetings to achieve these goals
• Coordinate special projects and donor cultivation assignments
• Present on JDC’s behalf to funders/prospects and other groups in person and via other technologies
• Work with the Resource Development team to develop necessary materials
• Record all major contacts/activities with donors and prospects in the CRM according to JDC procedures
• Work closely with your manager to ensure alignment at all levels, including identification of donors, outreach and solicitation, identifying funding needs, communication and messaging
• Familiarize yourself with JDC’s global mission and work
• Other related duties as assigned

What qualifications are required to be our Development Officer?

• Minimum of 3-7 years of relevant volunteer or professional experience – e.g. directly relevant such as in fundraising, nonprofit, the Jewish communal space, running Birthright trips; or indirectly relevant using transferrable skills, such as in sales, customer service, events, or community building on campuses – required
• Ability to travel domestically 4-8 times annually required
• Dedication to and passion for the work of the JDC and global Jewish issues required
• Basic knowledge of American Jewish culture required; familiarity with Israel and global Jewry a plus
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office Suite required, experience with CRMs (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics) a plus
• Comfort with speaking to donors regularly via phone required
• Prior experience with solicitation for Jewish non-profits a plus
• Experience working remotely preferred

Additional Preferred Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in event planning and/or grassroots fundraising campaigns.
• Familiarity with donor database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar CRMs)
• Familiarity with Israel and global Jewry

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours: 35 hours/week, 8:45 AM – 4:45PM with a 1-hour lunch break
• Location: Based remotely from Northern CA (preferred), Southern California, Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, or Seattle, WA
• Reports to: Managing Director, West Coast
• Job Function/Department: Resource Development
• Other: Frequent travel across the west coast and nationally anticipated; some flexibility to adjust hours as needed for meetings in other time zones and events required

What are the compensation and benefits for a Development Officer?

This is a full-time position paid semi-monthly at a salary of $80,000-$90,000 per year; in determining where a candidate falls in that range JDC considers several factors, including skills and experience, internal equity, and cost of living in location of work. This role is exempt per the FLSA.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to:

• 100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee coverage
• Paid time off, including 20 vacation days, 20 sick days, 3 personal days, 10 national holidays, and up to 14 Jewish holidays depending on the Jewish calendar for any given year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time staff who have worked with JDC for at least 1 year
• 403(b) with JDC contributions of 6.5% of salary
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), commuter benefits, and life insurance
• Learning & Development: Ongoing opportunities for professional development through workshops and trainings with our internal L&D program
• Food Perks: Bagel Thursdays and beverages/snacks in the office for on-site and hybrid employees

Why work at JDC?

• The People – What we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; Our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others
• A Global Environment – you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from the U.S., Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and all over the world
• Tikkun Olam – This Jewish value of “repairing the world” is deeply important to us. Collectively we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others

Equal Employment Opportunity

JDC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As the world’s leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, we are committed to treating people with compassion and respect. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, reproductive health decision-making, marital status, height, weight, disability, mental disorder, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, AIDS/HIV-positive status, victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

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Application Deadline: Rolling

Expected Start Date: Rolling

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About JDC

JDC -- the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee or "The Joint" -- is the leading Jewish humanitarian organization, working in 70 countries to lift lives and strengthen communities. We rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel’s most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community’s response to crises. For over 100 years, our work has put the timeless Jewish value of mutual responsibility into action, making JDC essential to the survival of millions of people and the advancement of Jewish life across the globe.

For more information, please visit www.JDC.org.

About the Resource Development Team

JDC's Global Resource Development department is driven by JDC's historic mission, as we cultivate and grow relationships with philanthropists worldwide to secure resources for the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization. Our department comprises a highly motivated and dynamic team of fundraisers that is committed to excellence in all we do. Our team encourages creative thinking, entrepreneurship, and the exploration of new, effective, and collaborative ways to achieve top fundraising results. We invest in our team by equipping them with tools and coaching for success, and we thrive on learning and growing together.