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Full Time

Senior Endowment Officer

Jewish Community Partners 6560 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Jewish Community Partners, Management organization of the Jewish Foundation of Memphis seeks an experienced endowment and planned giving professional to support the mission and vision of the Foundation which works to secure the financial future of our local Jewish community.

The Senior Endowment Officer will report to the Vice President of Finance and Operations as part of a high performing team to strengthen the programs and fund development of the Jewish Foundation of Memphis.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with Foundation Partner Agencies to support their marketing needs related to donor stewardship and legacy giving.
  • Develop and implement marketing and communications strategy in partnership to highlight donor stories and educate on ways to give.
  • Engage in the identification, solicitation and stewardship of prospective and current major donors to generate new and increased legacy and endowment giving.
  • Maintain key relationships with community organizations.
  • Major gift cultivation.
  • Assist donors in developing legacy plans.

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
  • Significant experience in developing and maintaining strategic relationships.
  • Basic understanding of planned giving strategies and techniques.
  • Experience building trust and working in partnership to achieve results.
  • Ability to think analytically, communicate ideas and develop solutions.
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

QUALFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 5 years professional donor/client facing relationship building experience.
  • Knowledge of Judaism and the Jewish community.
  • A passion for Jewish life.

 

Compensation is competitive based on the experience of the candidate.

 

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The ability to sit for extended periods at a desk.  Standing, climbing stairs, walking, mental pressure, lifting files and boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.  Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays.

 

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to lkaplan@jcpmemphis.org  Cover letters should include examples of how your experience meets the critical skills required for this position.