Description
Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the NexGen Philanthropy Manager will join a growing and strategic fundraising team committed to elevating philanthropy across the Houston Jewish community. This experienced professional will focus on building a strategic and relevant philanthropy program that inspires, cultivates and engages young adults in the 30-45 age group on a pathway from initial engagement to deeper involvement with the Jewish community. The NexGen Philanthropy Manager will work in collaboration with other team members to create a comprehensive fundraising and engagement strategy that connects the next generation of Houston’s Jewish philanthropists to the community and the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston.
The primary responsibilities for this role will include:
Key focus on growing the donor pipeline with individuals in the 30-40 age group
Responsible for the recruitment, cultivation and stewardship of the Houston Federation’s National Young Leadership Cabinet. A cohort of young adults that commit an annual gift of $5,000 for five years.
Build and manage a NYL Cabinet Alumni cohort that focuses on continued engagement and giving
Work in coordination with Young Adult Division (YAD) Engagement team to connect emerging leaders to philanthropy
Manage a portfolio of individuals with little or no giving history to the Federation but have capacity to grow giving with greater engagement
Work in coordination with Women’s Philanthropy Director to grow Women’s Philanthropy Step-Up Lion program.
Works in partnership with philanthropy colleagues and other departments to maximize fundraising efforts to advance the mission of the organization
Identifies meaningful ways to steward donors in the work of the Federation
Requirements
College Degree Required
Minimum seven years of fundraising experience
Team player and self-starter
Understanding the Jewish community is essential
Proven track record in soliciting gifts in the $5,000k + range
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities a must
Experience working with volunteer leadership
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
Presentation skills; ability to use databases, computer spreadsheets, word processing and other basic software programs required
Ability to travel internationally
Must be able to attend community wide events on nights and weekends