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Senior Major Gift Officer

  • Company: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
  • Location: Feasterville, Pennsylvania
  • Salary: Pay not listed
  • Full Time
  • Company site
  • Pay not listed

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia at a glance

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Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 549300NGMP98V8V2N992, US) — via GLEIF

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is a community philanthropy organization serving the Greater Philadelphia region. This Senior Major Gift Officer role sits in its fundraising leadership, focused on major-donor relationships rather than mass annual appeals.

Senior Major Gifts Officer, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Feasterville, Pennsylvania

The Opportunity

The Senior Major Gifts Officer is a high-level, frontline fundraising role responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors with a special focus on five- and six-figure or higher multi-year gifts to support the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign, special campaigns, new endowments, and additions to existing endowments. This position will play a critical role in driving fundraising success for the organization.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Identify, qualify, and cultivate major gift prospects through research, networking, and strategic planning.
  • Solicit major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporations to support various campaigns and endowments.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key donors and prospects through regular communication and personalized stewardship strategies.
  • Prepare comprehensive proposals and reports for fundraising initiatives, ensuring all financial and donor information is accurate and up-to-date.
  • Collaborate with the development team to ensure a cohesive approach to major gift solicitation and stewardship efforts.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in major gifts fundraising, preferably within a nonprofit or philanthropic organization.
  • A strong understanding of the Jewish community and its values, with a passion for supporting communal initiatives.
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to establish trust with potential donors.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, including the capacity to write compelling proposals and reports.
  • Experience in managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Why Join Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia

Joining the Senior Major Gifts Officer team at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to the organization’s mission. You will work alongside dedicated professionals who share your commitment to community service and philanthropy. The position provides a dynamic environment for personal and professional growth, as well as access to resources that support fundraising excellence.

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Working in Feasterville, Pennsylvania

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The posting is based in Feasterville / Feasterville-Trevose, Lower Southampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania—a suburban corridor north of Philadelphia. Pennsylvania spans Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions; Bucks County offers regional access for in-person donor and community meetings (role is not remote).

Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, Appalachian, and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It borders Delaware to its southeast, Maryland to its south, forming the Mason-Dixon Line, West Virginia to its southwest, Ohio to its west, the Canadian province of Ontario to its northwest via Lake Erie, New York to its north,

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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2%via World Bank

Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1%via FRED

National quits rate: 1.9%via FRED (BLS JOLTS)

Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000via FRED

GDP per capita in US: $90,027via World Bank

Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank

Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank

Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800via OECD

Cost of living in Pennsylvania: 2.4% below the national averagevia BEA

Minimum wage in Pennsylvania: $7.25/hrvia FRED

Real GDP per capita in Pennsylvania: $62,697via FRED

Home prices in Pennsylvania (year over year): +5.3%via FRED

Median household income in Bucks County: $111,951via US Census ACS / Data USA

Most common commute in Bucks County: Drove Alone (70%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA

Households with home internet in Bucks County: 95%via US Census ACS / Data USA

Typical climate: average high 65°F / low 39°F year-round (summers around 85°F, winters around 20°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

Walkability: Below average walkablevia EPA National Walkability Index

Typical rent nearby: $1,520/mo · $1,810/movia HUD Fair Market Rents

  • Elevation 59m (194 ft)

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About this role & career path

Aligned with O*NET Fundraising Managers. Related paths include Fundraising Manager, Annual Giving Director, Donor Relations Manager, Funding Coordinator, and Fundraising and Marketing Director—often progressing from gift officer to portfolio leadership or broader development management.

Traits that fit this role

  • Initiative
  • Optimism
  • Leadership Orientation
  • Perseverance
  • Social Orientation

Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).

Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. — via O*NET

Industry news

Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)

Salary & compensation

Workers in Management occupations earn a national median of $86,012via US Census ACS / Data USA

Build the skills for this role

Build strength in:

  • Prospect research and donor market analysis
  • Major-gift cultivation and stakeholder outreach
  • Fundraising plans that balance participation, yield, and cost
  • Proposal and funder materials
  • Supervising or coordinating fundraising staff
  • Clear promotional and case-for-support writing

Expect scenarios on qualifying major prospects, structuring a cultivation plan, collaborating with community or corporate leaders, and measuring portfolio results. Be ready with examples of research-driven asks, proposal packages, and how you prioritize limited time across a senior gift book for a mission-driven federation.

Strong fit if you already manage or support significant donor relationships, are comfortable with research-backed cultivation, and want on-site work in Bucks County for a Jewish community federation—not pure events or mass annual-fund volume.

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Listing facts

  • Role Senior Major Gift Officer
  • Employer Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
  • Location Feasterville, Pennsylvania
  • Type Full Time
  • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
  • Posted August 1, 2026
  • Apply by August 31, 2026
  • Country United States
  • Overview Full job description on this page (328 words)

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Typical work in Major Gift Officer

Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.

  • Assign, supervise, and review the activities of fundraising staff.
  • Compile or develop materials to submit to granting or other funding organizations.
  • Conduct research to identify the goals, net worth, charitable donation history, or other data related to potential donors, potential investors, or general donor markets.
  • Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes, activities, or needs.
  • Design and edit promotional publications, such as brochures.
  • Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.

Source: O*NET

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Senior Major Gift Officer Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia · Feasterville, Pennsylvania