Chief Development Officer

Jewish Women's Archive
Jewish Women's Archive

Administration

Massachusetts, USA · Newton, MA, USA · Lee, MA, USA · New York, NY, USA · Boston, MA, USA

USD 130k-150k / year

Posted on Aug 12, 2026
Put yourself at the intersection of history, feminism, Judaism, and social change. Help lead a dynamic team at a nonprofit working to strengthen the voices and impact of Jewish women and gender-expansive Jews. The Chief Development Officer (CDO) plays a core role in JWA’s success, leading development efforts. Reporting to the CEO, the CDO is a hands-on organizational leader responsible for setting and articulating a compelling fundraising strategy and executing day-to-day management of fundraising across individual, foundation, and legacy giving. Primary Responsibilities include: leading all fundraising activities; designing and implementing major donor strategy; supporting the CEO’s development efforts and moves management; developing donor appeals and grassroots campaigns with communications staff; managing foundation relations and crafting grant proposals/reports; cultivating board members and managing relevant committees; expanding planned giving; overseeing donor database, donation processing, and acknowledgments; partnering with the COO on development infrastructure; driving data analysis and benchmarking; serving on the senior leadership team; supervising the Development & Executive Assistant; representing JWA with stakeholders. Required Skills/Experience: 5+ years in senior leadership and fundraising; proven track record growing revenue and soliciting major gifts; strong commitment to JWA’s mission; demonstrated donor relationship skills; ability to work with board, donors, and staff; strong oral/written communication (including grant writing) and presentation skills; strong organizational/project management; fluency with Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, DonorPerfect (or similar CRM), and grant databases; willingness to travel; attention to detail; intellectual curiosity; receptivity to feedback; commitment to DEIB and social justice. Salary/Benefits/Location: $130,000–$150,000, commensurate with experience, plus generous benefits and hybrid work model. JWA’s office is in Newton, MA with a hybrid schedule; candidates in Boston and NYC preferred; remote candidates considered. To apply: submit a resume and cover letter on JWA’s website: https://jwa.org/aboutjwa/jobs/apply.