JDC (The Joint)
Senior Development Officer, JDC Entwine
JDC (The Joint), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Development Officer
JDC has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Development Officer who can drive strategy and thrive on frontline fundraising. The Senior Development Officer will lead and manage Entwine's fundraising operations while serving as the primary frontline fundraiser for the department. This role combines strategic leadership, departmental management, and direct solicitation responsibilities to ensure Entwine meets its revenue targets and sustains its programmatic work.
Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of Entwine’s resource development function, including strategy development, major gift cultivation and solicitation, and team management.
Coordinate with JDC’s broader Resource Development department.
Serve as the primary frontline fundraiser and responsible for meeting revenue targets.
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies.
Manage donor relationships and ensure donor stewardship.
Required Qualifications
10-15 years of progressive fundraising experience with demonstrated success in major gift solicitation and portfolio management.
Proven track record of securing gifts of $50,000+ from individual donors and foundations.
Significant management experience, including direct supervision of professional staff and department leadership.
Excellent strategic thinking and planning capabilities with ability to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including experience in grant writing and donor presentations.
Strong relationship‑building skills with ability to cultivate and maintain long‑term donor relationships.
High proficiency with fundraising CRMs, particularly Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar systems.
Knowledge of Jewish philanthropic landscape and funding community strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience fundraising for Jewish organizations or international humanitarian organizations.
Established network within Jewish philanthropic community.
Experience with board relations and volunteer management.
Knowledge of international development and global Jewish communities.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Passion for humanitarian work and global Jewish service.
Hiring Details
Type: Full‑time.
Hours: 35 hours/week, 8:45 AM – 4:45 PM with a 1‑hour lunch break.
Location: Hybrid from the New York Tri‑State Area preferred; in‑office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Remote for candidates in Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Washington, DC, with strong existing relationships within those communities.
Reports to: Co‑Interim Executive Director.
Salary Semi‑monthly pay at a salary of $150,000 – $160,000 per year, determined by skills, experience, and cost of living in the location of work. This role is exempt under the FLSA.
Benefits
100% paid medical and dental insurance (employee coverage).
Paid time off: 20 vacation days, 20 sick days, 3 personal days, 10 national holidays, and up to 14 Jewish holidays (depending on the calendar).
12 weeks of paid parental leave for staff who have worked with JDC for at least one year.
403(b) with a 6.5 % employer contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts, commuter benefits, and life insurance.
Learning & Development: Ongoing professional development through workshops and trainings.
Food perks: bagel Thursdays and beverages/snacks in the office for on‑site and hybrid employees.
Why Work at JDC
The People
– Team members enjoy collaboration with others who share a passion for doing good.
A Global Environment
– Opportunity to develop a global perspective working with staff from the U.S., Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and worldwide.
Tikkun Olam
– Commitment to the Jewish value of repairing the world.
JDC is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applications will be considered without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, reproductive health decision‑making, marital status, height, weight, disability, mental disorder, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, AIDS/HIV, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Apply Now Submit your resume here.
Application Deadline: Rolling.
Expected Start Date: Rolling.
Please note: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of Entwine’s resource development function, including strategy development, major gift cultivation and solicitation, and team management.
Coordinate with JDC’s broader Resource Development department.
Serve as the primary frontline fundraiser and responsible for meeting revenue targets.
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies.
Manage donor relationships and ensure donor stewardship.
Required Qualifications
10-15 years of progressive fundraising experience with demonstrated success in major gift solicitation and portfolio management.
Proven track record of securing gifts of $50,000+ from individual donors and foundations.
Significant management experience, including direct supervision of professional staff and department leadership.
Excellent strategic thinking and planning capabilities with ability to develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including experience in grant writing and donor presentations.
Strong relationship‑building skills with ability to cultivate and maintain long‑term donor relationships.
High proficiency with fundraising CRMs, particularly Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar systems.
Knowledge of Jewish philanthropic landscape and funding community strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience fundraising for Jewish organizations or international humanitarian organizations.
Established network within Jewish philanthropic community.
Experience with board relations and volunteer management.
Knowledge of international development and global Jewish communities.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Passion for humanitarian work and global Jewish service.
Hiring Details
Type: Full‑time.
Hours: 35 hours/week, 8:45 AM – 4:45 PM with a 1‑hour lunch break.
Location: Hybrid from the New York Tri‑State Area preferred; in‑office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Remote for candidates in Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Washington, DC, with strong existing relationships within those communities.
Reports to: Co‑Interim Executive Director.
Salary Semi‑monthly pay at a salary of $150,000 – $160,000 per year, determined by skills, experience, and cost of living in the location of work. This role is exempt under the FLSA.
Benefits
100% paid medical and dental insurance (employee coverage).
Paid time off: 20 vacation days, 20 sick days, 3 personal days, 10 national holidays, and up to 14 Jewish holidays (depending on the calendar).
12 weeks of paid parental leave for staff who have worked with JDC for at least one year.
403(b) with a 6.5 % employer contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts, commuter benefits, and life insurance.
Learning & Development: Ongoing professional development through workshops and trainings.
Food perks: bagel Thursdays and beverages/snacks in the office for on‑site and hybrid employees.
Why Work at JDC
The People
– Team members enjoy collaboration with others who share a passion for doing good.
A Global Environment
– Opportunity to develop a global perspective working with staff from the U.S., Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and worldwide.
Tikkun Olam
– Commitment to the Jewish value of repairing the world.
JDC is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applications will be considered without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, reproductive health decision‑making, marital status, height, weight, disability, mental disorder, familial status, veteran status, genetic information, AIDS/HIV, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Apply Now Submit your resume here.
Application Deadline: Rolling.
Expected Start Date: Rolling.
Please note: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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