Major Gifts Officer, Growth Philanthropy

Summary: Passion.

Purpose.

Impact.

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

Ranked by BBJ as Massachusetts largest non-profit organization CJP is a philanthropic investor and mobilizer of people, resources, and skills that make a bigger difference locally and globally.

We focus on making Jewish life and learning accessible to all individuals and families in Boston and beyond.

We thoughtfully invest in the care and well-being of all community members.

And we provide stability and growth to nonprofit organizations and institutions that underpin our community.

Our greatest resource is our people the staff, volunteers, partners, and leaders who help make Greater Bostons Jewish community a welcoming home.

Its this energy and commitment that drives CJPs mission.

We are one of Bostons oldest and most respected philanthropic organizations and we are currently seeking a Major Gifts Officer, Growth Philanthropy.

The Major Gifts Officer, Growth Philanthropy is a member of the Annual Giving team and plays a key role in expanding CJPs base of major donors.

Working with a dynamic qualification portfolio, this person will identify, engage, and qualify prospective donors with the capacity and interest to make significant gifts, and make informed recommendations about the next step in each relationship.

As a senior relationship manager, this person will also manage a portfolio of select donor relationships, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts across the annual campaign, supplemental giving, legacy giving, and CJPs donor advised fund program.

In close partnership with Prospect Management and Research, Development Operations, and colleagues across Advancement, this role helps build a strong and sustainable pipeline that advances CJPs ambitious fundraising goals.

Essential Functions Qualification Portfolio Manage a dynamic qualification portfolio of approximately 100 prospective donors, with regular turnover and documented outcomes, through discovery visits and meaningful engagement Make informed recommendations regarding qualification, disqualification, continued cultivation, or assignment to another development officer.

Facilitate warm introductions and relationship transitions, collaborating with colleagues to maintain continuity in donor engagement.

Partner closely with Prospect Management and Research to prioritize prospective donors, regularly review the qualification pipeline, assess outcomes, and identify opportunities to strengthen and advance the donor pipeline.

Collaborate with Development Operations to make recommendations that strengthen pipeline processes, data, and reporting.

Plan and lead 2-3 small events annually for specific audiences to engage prospective and new donors.

Donor Portfolio Manage a portfolio of approximately 50 donor relationships, establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

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