Individual Giving Officer

Individual Giving Officer

The Individual Giving Officer is responsible for building, managing and growing a robust mid-level giving program by developing and implementing innovative strategies that deepen donor engagement and loyalty. The Individual Giving Officer will also lead the development and oversight of an in-kind donation program that supports agency programs and client needs. This role ensures effective coordination, communication, and stewardship to maximize the impact of donated goods.

Essential Functions:

• Development and implement innovative strategies to build best-in-class mid-level giving program that connects the donors to our work and conveys our deep gratitude for their support.
• Cultivate, steward and solicit a portfolio of 80-90 top mid-level donor prospects for renewal and upgrade.
• Direct and manage all communication, stewardship and renewal activities for all mid-level donors.
• Develop tailored engagement strategies, including in-person meetings, events, and stewardship activities, to build long-term relationships with the mid-level donors.
• Research and identify new prospects, qualifying their capacity and interest in the organization.
• Work with the program staff to identify the needs of in-kind donations across the agency's programs.
• Effectively communicate the needs to JSSA's supporter base, staff and the wider community.
• Maintain relationships with community organizers.

Minimum Education and Work Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4-6 years of nonprofit development support experience and 2-3 years of direct work with donors.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems.
• An ability to build internal partnerships across the entire organization.
• Team player who steps in as needed in other areas to get the job done.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to changing an environment.
• Competent writing skills with the ability to adapt to and write for other voices required.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and priorities. The ability to work independently and in teams is a must.

Salary range: $95,000 - $123,500

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D