Philanthropic Advisor

Passion.

Purpose.

Impact.

CJP is at the heart of Greater Bostons Jewish community, and our reach is felt around the world.

The BBJ ranks CJP as Massachusetts largest nonprofit organization.

As a philanthropic investor, CJP mobilizes people, resources, and skills to make a bigger difference locally and globally.

Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) seeks a Philanthropic Advisor to join its Philanthropic Strategies team as a frontline fundraiser focused on securing six-figure and above gifts, including principal gifts of $1M+.

This role combines principal gift work with growing CJPs pipeline of $250,000+ donors, soliciting select principal gift prospects, qualifying new high-capacity prospects, moving engaged donors to their first major or campaign commitment, and helping donors use CJPs Donor Advised Fund to grow their giving.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished major gift officer with a strong record of closing six-figure and above gifts who is ready to take on larger, more complex commitments as part of CJPs comprehensive campaign.

About the Opportunity The Philanthropic Advisor manages a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects at the $250,000+ level and works closely with the VP, Philanthropic Strategies, the Gift Planning and Annual Campaign teams, lay leaders, and the broader development team.

The role blends principal gift work with pipeline building: stewarding and soliciting a select group of principal gift prospects, while discovering and qualifying new prospects and deepening relationships with donors who are poised to make significant gifts.

The role offers direct exposure to campaign-level fundraising, close collaboration with senior leadership and lay leaders, and a clear path for professional growth.

Essential Functions Major Gift Portfolio ManagementManage a defined portfolio of approximately 125-150 major gift donors and prospects, including principal gift prospects ($1M+) alongside a meaningful share of newly identified and not-yet-qualified prospects.

The expectation is 12-15 meaningful donor contacts per month, with an emphasis on in-person visits.

Maintain complete and timely records of all donor interactions in CJPs CRM system.Discovery & Qualification Lead discovery outreach to unassigned and newly identified high-capacity prospects, including referrals from research, lay leaders, and the DAF program.

Assess capacity, inclination, and interests; qualify or disqualify prospects promptly; and bring qualified prospects into active cultivation.

Participate actively in prospect management meetings and contribute to pipeline development.Cultivation, Solicitation & Stewardship Develop and carry out individualized strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward each donor in the portfolio.

Independently solicit major gifts at the $250,000+ level, and lead or co-lead principal gift solicitations in partnership with the VP, Philanthropic Strategies, the CEO, and top volunteers.

Connect donors with CJP leadership, program staff...