Development Officer, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Posted by on May 20, 2013

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Posted on: May 6, 2013

Job description
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia has an opening for a RENAISSANCE GROUP DEVELOPMENT OFFICER. Primary responsibilities of this development position which focuses on Federation donors and volunteers in the age 22- to 45-year age range include:

• Coordinate with volunteers and professionals to plan and implement fundraising, education and outreach events.
• Participate in the identification of new donors.
• Personally close, as well as facilitate the closing of annual gifts from assigned prospects.
• Ensure that donors are properly stewarded, cultivated and recognized for their gifts.
• Work with volunteers to determine and carry out Renaissance Group goals and objectives.
• Create and implement outreach events that are both social and service oriented.

Successful candidates for this position will possess the following skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Face-to-face solicitation experience
• Demonstrated ability to motivate leadership
• Demonstrated event planning experience
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Basic knowledge of the Philadelphia Jewish community preferred
• Familiarity with national and international Jewish issues preferred
• Ability to work evenings
• Access to a car

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