Endowment Development Manager

Job Summary:

The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore is seeking an Endowment Development Manager to join our team. The Endowment Development Manager will work collaboratively with the Planned Giving & Endowment Team to cultivate and solicit endowment gifts for The Associated and its network of agencies. In addition, this position will coordinate professional and lay training in endowment development, and communicate its benefits to affiliated agencies, donors, and prospects coordinating with marketing campaigns. The Endowment Development Manager will monitor development goals and progress, in conjunction with Supervisor, to guide development efforts and related communications to Boards, Affiliates, donors, professional advisors and prospects.

This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires a minimum of three days per week in the office.

Job Duties:

Endowment Development:

• Serves as primary staff for endowment gift cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Responsibilities include training sessions, tracking progress, developing marketing materials, and planning annual community Legacy event. Coordinates solicitation efforts through a systematic process of prospect identification, qualification, and strategy development in collaboration with the Supervisor.
• Works with Associated staff, Board, and other lay leaders to ensure and integrate the legacy development into overall development goals of The Associated.
• Works with supervisor to manage pending items and determine/manage priorities, pursuing new strategic growth opportunities and expanding planned giving programs as appropriate.
• Ensures that effective stewardship and recognition programs are planned (e.g., Book of Life and Lion of Judah Endowment) and executed.
• Promotes Associated and gift planning concepts to help cultivate new legacy gifts with multiple generations of donors.

Marketing:

• Works collaboratively with Associated marketing department to effectively organize and coordinate preparation of promotional literature (print, web, e-newsletters, etc.).

Administrative:

• Collaborates with Donor Center in endowment development tasks involving communication, updating database information and donor relations/services.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing endowment development-related publications and establishing personal networks.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years nonprofit fundraising experience or equivalent in one or more of the following areas: development, marketing, financial planning, community relations, and/or planned giving. Prior endowment development/planned giving experience a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting salary is $85,000 and is commensurate with qualifications, skills, and experience.

Benefit & Perks: The Associated offers a hybrid work environment that supports professional development and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (Health Savings Account), 4% 401(k) employer match, life insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Flexible Spending Plan, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, holiday pay, wellbeing programming and a complimentary membership to the Jewish Community Center. We also make work/life balance a priority by offering generous vacation and sick time. To learn more about what it’s like to work at The Associated, check out our brochure here.

Application Process

Electronic submissions are preferred. Cover letters are required.