Director of Philanthropic Engagement

The Jewish Federations of North America

The Jewish Federations of North America

Greenwich, CT, USA
USD 115k-125k / year
Posted on Nov 11, 2025

About UJA-JCC Greenwich: Greenwich is a vibrant, growing Jewish community. We are located right over the New York border with Westchester County. Our high energy team at UJA- JCC is focused on our mission to enrich, support and connect Jewish Greenwich and Jewish communities in Israel and worldwide with exceptional cultural and educational programs, advocacy and Jewish philanthropy. With an annual campaign of 1.4 million dollars and another 2 million in donor-directed giving, we are looking to grow our annual campaign, create an endowment and expand our highly regarded programming. We have an entrepreneurial spirit and are focused on growth, positive change and community impact.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Philanthropic Engagement is responsible for building the fundraising base of UJA-JCC Greenwich, cultivating new donors, and stewarding current donors. Specifically, this role has three areas of responsibility: (1) Women’s Philanthropy, (2) Broader Development, and (3) Major Events.

  • Development and stewardship of the WP Board inclusive of growing the WP community external to the Board. Oversee the implementation of recruitment, logistics, agenda and materials preparation, guest speakers, meeting minutes and follow-up items, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy, for all WP programs and meetings. Leads effort to grow the Lion of Judah society ($5,000+ annual gift) and a Lion of Judah endowment program.
  • Set clear, easy-to-track goals and analysis to measure fundraising impact of programs and events, Women’s Philanthropy activities, and Major Donor outreach. Create thoughtful marketing plans and ways to connect with donors, recognize and appreciate existing supporters as well as develop new donors. Organize a campaign calendar for events, fundraising outreach to individual donors, and coordinate with team on yearly fundraising campaigns.
  • Annual report
  • Cultivate and steward donor prospects and carry a personal portfolio of donors.
  • Serve as Event Lead for events such as: WP Fall Brunch. Annual Gala, The Black Family Community Forum, Lion of Judah Annual Event, Ad hoc major events

Salary Commensurate with experience $115—125,000

Qualifications:

  • Four or more years of professional work experience, including fundraising, in a non-profit organization or equivalent
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent
  • Supports Israel’s right to exist as the Jewish homeland and identifies as a Zionist
  • Knowledge of Jewish values, holidays, traditions, and culture and Israel
  • Competence in databases and spreadsheets, including basic programs (Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel), email marketing programs (such as Constant Contact). Blackbaud Raiser's Edge experience is a plus
  • This is a full-time, in person, exempt position that requires some nights and Sundays. Applicants should be able to lift 30 lbs. without risk of injury

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