The Jewish Federation of St. Louis is hiring a Philanthropy and Donor Acquisition Officer to build relationships with donors and bring new philanthropic partners into the Federation's work. You'll manage a portfolio of about 100 current and prospective donors capable of four-figure annual gifts, and help grow the annual campaign through engagement, stewardship and acquisition.
Responsibilities: • Build and carry out cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for each donor • Visit, call and solicit donors, and keep CRM records accurate and up to date • Identify new prospects and move donors toward greater giving and involvement • Write donor proposals, impact reports and stewardship materials • Recruit, train and coach volunteer solicitors, and support campaign events • Work with the AVP, Annual Campaign on pipeline strategy, and with finance on pledges, acknowledgments and billing
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • 5+ years in fundraising, sales or relationship management • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and sound judgment with major donors and board members • Experience with donor databases such as Microsoft Dynamics, and with Microsoft Office • Familiarity with Jewish culture and communal organizations preferred