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Prepare concise stories of closed gifts, stalled prospects you re-engaged, and how you partnered with lay leaders or executives. Be ready to discuss portfolio strategy, ask readiness, and how you would represent Federation priorities with Philadelphia donors.
Strong fit if you enjoy donor-facing relationship work, patient cultivation, and mission-driven fundraising for a Jewish communal federation rather than pure transactional sales.
As a Senior Major Gift Officer at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, you would manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors, plan cultivation and solicitation meetings, draft proposals and briefings, coordinate with program and leadership teams, and track pipeline progress toward campaign and annual goals.
Build strength in relationship management, prospect research, proposal writing, and campaign planning. Practice clear storytelling about communal impact and disciplined CRM follow-up. No required certification list was provided for this posting.
No. The listing is not marked remote and is associated with Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
High-value donor relationships: cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and coordination with internal partners on gift strategy.
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We're seeking a Senior Major Gift Officer to join the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia in Middle West, Philadelphia County. This full-time position is central to our fundraising mission, building transformational relationships with committed philanthropists who drive lasting community impact. The Opportunity As a Senior Major Gift Officer, you'll hold a frontline leadership role in donor relations and major gift development. You'll work directly with top-tier prospects and established donors to cultivate multi-year commitments—from five-figure gifts through six-figures and beyond—that strengthen our Annual Campaign, fuel strategic initiatives, and build endowed funds for the future. This role combines relationship mastery with strategic fundraising acumen to advance Jewish Federation's core mission. What You'll Do Research and identify major gift prospects within the Greater Philadelphia region Develop and maintain deep relationships with high-capacity donors and community leaders Solicit multi-year gifts and planned giving commitments for annual operations, special campaigns, and endowment growth Steward donors through meaningful engagement and impact reporting Manage a portfolio of prospect and donor relationships, tracking cultivation and solicitation progress Partner with Federation leadership and board members to align donor interests with organizational priorities Requirements Demonstrated experience in major gift fundraising or nonprofit development Proven success in cultivating and closing significant philanthropic commitments Strong interpersonal and communication skills with high-net-worth individuals Knowledge of major gifts strategy, planned giving, and donor motivation Ability to manage complex relationships independently and collaboratively Alignment with Jewish values and commitment to community service Working at Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is a flagship Jewish nonprofit serving our region through philanthropic grants, community programs, and partnerships. We strengthen Jewish identity, support vulnerable populations locally and internationally, and build resilience across our community. Our team is mission-driven and collaborative, dedicated to creating meaningful, lasting change. Ready to Apply? To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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