YAD Development Officer

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati (“JFC”), the backbone Jewish organization, is seeking a Young Adult Development (YAD) Officer.  The JFC connects our community, solves big problems, and stewards community resources. We welcome all cultural backgrounds and faiths including those of every socioeconomic status, race, gender, national background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and physical, mental, and developmental ability. Grounded in Jewish values, together with you, our volunteers, and partner organizations, we support the vulnerable, nurture connections with Israel and Jewish communities globally, and protect and energize Jewish life. We feed the hungry, comfort the sick, care for elderly, and educate our youth. We are your community’s organization problem-solvers and opportunity-makers, committed to ensuring the strength and quality of Jewish life for our children and our children’s children.

 

The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is a national model for the development of financial resources through its annual campaign, planned giving and endowments, and a shared fundraising model in which the Federation provides outsourced fundraising for core partnership agencies. The YAD Development officer must be a dynamic, creative. This role includes creating leadership development and targeted outreach/education, which promote and increase involvement in the campaign and expand community awareness and understanding of issues facing both the local and global Jewish communities. This role is fostering the next generation of philanthropists.

 

The Development officer’s primary role is to support the following FRD Mission and Core Federation Strategies:
- Maximize Giving and Campaign Participation
- Build a Strong Community for young professionals (21-45)
- Develop Professional and Volunteer Leaders
- Connect community members to Israel and their Jewish Identity

The goals for the Young Adult Division include financial resource development, leadership development and targeted outreach/education, which promote and increase involvement in the campaign and expand community awareness and understanding of issues facing both the local and global Jewish communities.

The Development Officer will be responsible for identifying, cultivating and developing young Jewish leaders and connecting them to the organized Jewish community.