Position Overview
The Director of Donor Engagement – Women's Philanthropy leads strategy and execution for engaging women philanthropists across Greater Washington as a key driver of Federation's campaign growth, donor retention, leadership development, and long-term philanthropic impact.
This role is focused on identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding high-potential and significant donors while advancing individuals along a clear path toward deeper giving, meaningful engagement, and volunteer leadership.
As part of a fully integrated FRD team, this role contributes to coordinated moves management across the campaign and serves as the primary strategist for Women's Philanthropy fundraising and engagement efforts.
What You'll Do
Fundraising & Donor Strategy
- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a select portfolio of high-potential and significant donors.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospects and execute strategic moves management plans.
- Develop strategies that increase donor acquisition, retention, upgrades, and multi-generational leadership participation.
- Use data and metrics to track donor progression and fundraising performance.
Women's Philanthropy Leadership & Engagement
- Lead strategy for engaging and growing Women’s Philanthropy.
- Oversee engagement and stewardship strategies for key donor constituencies and leadership groups.
- Design and execute donor-centric experiences including educational programs, leadership initiatives, major events, and immersive travel experiences.
- Serve as lead on several high-impact, high-touch donor events such as the L’Chaim Brunch, International Lion of Judah Conference, and various travel missions for Women’s Philanthropy donors.
Volunteer Leadership
- Partner with Women’s Philanthropy volunteer leadership to establish vision and goals.
- Develop and support volunteer leaders as active partners in donor outreach and solicitation.
- Maintain and leverage engagement of WP leaders, current and former, to increase buy-in, support current board and tackle big ideas together.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Supervise one FRD team member.
- Partner across FRD in a collaborative and integrated fundraising model.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to support fundraising, stewardship, and engagement efforts.
Partnerships & Growth
- Partner with Senior Director, Legacy Giving and the Jewish Community Foundation on legacy giving conversations.
- Identify opportunities to expand philanthropic impact among female-identifying donors.
What Success Looks Like
- Growth in campaign dollars and donor participation.
- Strong donor pipeline with clear progression.
- Increased donor retention, giving increases, and culture of legacy giving within Women’s Philanthropy.
What You Bring
- 5–7+ years fundraising, donor engagement, sales, or relationship management experience.
- Proven success managing donor portfolios and closing gifts.
- Experience working with volunteer leaders.
- Strong strategic thinking and communication skills.
- Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Greater Washington (DC, MD, and Northern VA) region. This is a hybrid position, with 3 days a week required in our headquarters
About The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington brings people together, mobilizes resources, and drives impact to strengthen Jewish life across Greater Washington and beyond.
We serve as a strategic leader, convener, and catalyst, working across organizations, leaders, and communities to identify priorities, align efforts, and respond to evolving needs. By connecting people, resources, and ideas, we help drive coordinated action and build a vibrant Jewish future. Learn more at shalomdc.org.
How We Work
Across roles, our work is grounded in:
- Clear priorities and shared goals
- Accountability for outcomes, not just activity
- Collaboration across teams and stakeholders
- Consistent, aligned execution
- A focus on impact and community need
How We Support You
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Generous paid time off, including Jewish holidays
- Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave (after one year)
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
