Chabad on Campus | Major Gifts Officer
Organization: Chabad on Campus International
Location: Brooklyn, NY (Remote)
Position Type: Full-Time
About Chabad on Campus International (COCI):
Chabad on Campus International is at the forefront of Jewish life on campus, supporting the sustainability and success of the 360+ Chabad Houses serving 890+ campuses: championing robust Jewish life and learning on college campuses around the world. Together with Chabad House Directors, we seek a future where every Jewish student has a deeper affinity, connection, and understanding of their faith, heritage, and identity.
Based in Brooklyn, New York, COCI has a team of over 30 dedicated individuals and an annual operating budget of $20M. Given COCI’s mission of promoting a campus life where Jewish identity and Jewish pride can thrive in all circumstances, we are investing in a strategic growth initiative to be able to significantly increase our impact, which is needed more than ever during these volatile times for Jewish students on campus.
Position Overview
Chabad on Campus International (COCI) is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to provide leadership to secure significant new and increasing funding support from individuals, families, foundations, and selected corporations to advance the mission of the organization and to build resources in conjunction with the overall strategic development plan of COCI.
The Major Gifts Officer will report directly to the Senior VP of Development. The ideal candidate has extensive experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects and donors at the level of $10,000 and above, is proactive, self motivated, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
● Manage and grow a portfolio of individual major gift donors ($10,000 and above)
● Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts
● Track development activity by entering donor interactions and strategies into COCI’s fundraising database
● Work closely with the COCI development team to develop and successfully execute strategies that will increase the number of major donors, increase gifts year to year, and achieve annual goals
● Create ways to link donors’ interests with COCI programs and volunteer opportunities
● Create presentations in order to build cases for support
● Recruit and steward major donors through engagement activities
● Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned by the Senior VP of Development
Preferred Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus six years of experience
● Experience working with boards and major donors
● Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
● Strong verbal and written communication skills
● Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across the organization
● Knowledge of and experience with Chabad customs, traditions and culture
Compensation: $150,000 to $165,000 annual salary depending on experience, plus benefits; if your background exceeds our requirements, let’s talk.
