Mid-Atlantic Development and Engagement Coordinator

About JGO:
The Jewish Grad Organization (JGO) is a non-profit organization supporting Jewish graduate students on over 155 campuses across North America. We empower students to navigate their professional and personal journeys, fostering a sense of belonging and enriching their Jewish identity through connection, growth, and community impact.

Position Overview:
JGO seeks a dynamic professional to serve as the Mid-Atlantic Development and Engagement Coordinator, blending fundraising and community engagement to build vibrant Jewish communities while driving financial support for our mission. This role is based in Philadelphia or D.C. with travel to surrounding areas.

Time Allocation:

• 70% Development: Build relationships with donors and prospects, driving philanthropic support for JGO programs.
• 30% Engagement: Cultivate meaningful connections with students and work to enhance Jewish life on grad campuses in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Key Responsibilities:

Development (70%)

• Fundraising Metrics: Develop and maintain relationships with a portfolio of donors and prospects, focusing on identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth individuals.
• Donor Engagement: Conduct donor meetings, utilizing a mix of in-person meetings, Zoom, calls, emails, and texts.
• Proposal Development: Draft compelling funding proposals and strategize with JGO’s leadership team to secure new gifts.
• Solicitation Campaigns: Lead solicitation efforts along with the CEO during JGO’s annual campaign. 
• Tracking & Reporting: Maintain donor records and engagement plans in JGO’s database, ensuring up-to-date tracking of donor interactions.
• Regional Travel: Occasionally travel to Baltimore/DC to meet donors or attend national events (flexible based on availability).
• Network Growth: Identify and engage new donor prospects annually, focusing on professionals in finance, entrepreneurship, and other strategic industries.

Engagement (30%)

• Student Interactions: Meet with 2-4 student leaders per week, through Zoom (once a month) and in-person (twice per semester).
• Program Coordination: Assist programming team in organizing impactful monthly programs like themed Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, cultural workshops, and campus speaker series.
• Event Recruitment: Recruit students for JGO events like JELCON, Fellowship, and intercity Shabbat dinners.
• Regional Travel: Travel within the Mid-Atlantic region to connect with campuses, spreading Jewish pride and energy.

Qualifications:

• Must embrace the mission of JGO.

• 3-5 years of experience in all facets of fundraising.

• Experience and proven success in top-level fundraising.

• Possess the skills to work with and motivate donors, board members, and other volunteers.

• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.

• Be a self-starter, extremely motivated, and goal-driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

• Display a positive attitude and passion for the organization, demonstrate self-confidence, common sense, and be a good listener.