Development & Legacy Giving Manager

B'nai B'rith International
B'nai B'rith International

Washington, DC, USA

USD 65k-75k / year

Posted on Sep 14, 2026
B’nai B’rith International • Washington, D.C. B’nai B’rith International is the leading Jewish humanitarian, human rights, and advocacy organization. Founded in 1843, B’nai B’rith is committed to fighting anti-Semitism, promoting Jewish unity, supporting the State of Israel, and championing the cause of human rights around the world. As a global voice of the Jewish people, the organization carries out community action, public diplomacy, and philanthropic programs that strengthen Jewish life and advance social welfare. The Development & Legacy Giving Manager serves a key role within B’nai B’rith’s Development Department. Reporting directly to the COO and working in coordination with the Vice President of Development & Strategic Initiatives, the Manager is responsible for supporting and advancing the organization’s fundraising initiatives with a primary focus on planned giving, grant writing, and donor stewardship. Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Coordinate closely with the Vice President of Development & Strategic Initiatives to ensure alignment with the organization’s overall fundraising strategy and priorities.- Implement and manage the day-to-day activities of the organization’s planned giving program, including bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts and beneficiary designations.- Manage administration of existing legacy giving vehicles while maintaining accurate records and income forecasts. Areas of FocusPlanned & Legacy Giving- Implement and manage the day-to-day activities of the organization’s planned giving program including bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and beneficiary designations.- Manage administration of existing legacy giving vehicles (CGAs, Bequests, etc.), while maintaining meticulous records, documentation, and income forecasts.- Field and respond to inquiries from prospects, attorneys, and advisors with professionalism and accuracy.- Utilize Crescendo Interactive to generate donor profiles, agreements, personalized gift projections, and donor illustrations, as well as develop marketing materials.- Identify, cultivate, and steward planned giving prospects through personalized outreach.- Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote legacy giving opportunities, including print and digital communications, seminars, and one-on-one consultations.- Serve as a knowledgeable resource on gift planning vehicles, working with donors’ financial and legal advisors as appropriate. Program-Specific Campaigns & Grants- Support the development and implementation of fundraising initiatives for B’nai B’rith programs.- Research and identify aligned foundation and institutional funding opportunities.- Write and submit compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and reports to foundation and institutional donors.- Implement and maintain campaign calendars, ensuring timely submissions, reporting, and compliance with funder requirements.- Coordinate messaging, deliverables, and submission schedules across departments. Donor Stewardship & Operations- Identify new prospects to grow donor portfolios and increase support for the organization.- Implement donor stewardship activities that reinforce the impact of giving and strengthen donor relationships, including timely acknowledgments, impact reports, and recognition opportunities.- Leverage the donor database (DonorPerfect) to track prospect activity, manage pipelines, and generate reports.- Prepare reports, campaign trackers, and analysis as needed.- Other tasks as assigned. Qualifications- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit development work.- Experience in planned giving, development operations, and grant writing strongly preferred.- Exceptional project management skills and attention to detail.- Strong knowledge of planned giving instruments (bequests, CRTs, CGAs, etc.) and the legal and tax frameworks that govern them.- Proficiency with CRM platforms (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, DonorPerfect, or equivalent).- Ability to multitask effectively and calmly in a dynamic setting.- Knowledge of Jewish communal philanthropy and alignment with B’nai B’rith’s mission a plus.- Bachelor’s degree. Compensation & Benefits- Full-time, exempt. Salary range: $65,000–$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include vacation and sick leave, most federal and Jewish holidays, short and long-term disability, life, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending plans and 403(b) plan. B’nai B’rith International is an equal opportunity employer. To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@bnaibrith.org.