MJF Seeking Philanthropic Relations Associate

Job Title:

Philanthropic Relations Associate

Organization Name:

Minneapolis Jewish Federation

Job Type:

Full-time

Deadline:

Jan. 19, 2018

Job Summary/Description:

The mission of the Foundation is to actively serve those interested in philanthropy through a Jewish lens by building permanent charitable capital, encourage a culture of local and global philanthropy, and provide for the vitality of programs that are important to its donors, as well as providing opportunities and resources to Jewish organizations, allowing them to focus more completely on their respective missions and the raising of permanent charitable capital.

TITLE: Philanthropic Relations Associate

FUNCTIONAL AREA: Foundation

REPORTS TO: Foundation Director and Donor Relations Director

To maintain and grow planned gifts for the Jewish Community by nurturing and growing current and prospective fund holders’ personal relationships with the Jewish Community Foundation, in support of its mission. This effort is essential to ensure ongoing financial support of the Jewish community in Minneapolis.

These goals will be accomplished by engaging and supporting fund holders as they work to define and meet their philanthropic goals through a variety of charitable gift vehicles.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Overall Position Expectation(s):

Providing fund holders support and services that help grow and strengthen their connection to the Foundation and the Jewish community
Build and hold client relationships with current fund holders, ensuring communication and contacts with fund holders are done in a timely and appropriate manner
Assist Foundation Director and staff to design, implement, and manage stewardship strategies and activities that appropriately and consistently promote interaction with and recognition of fund holders at all levels
Work with fund holders to create individualized, donor-centered experiences to achieve their philanthropic goals, including, but not limited to, providing fund holders with charitable gift planning and consultation and crafting their philanthropic goals/plan
Consult with individuals and families to facilitate robust discussions on topics such as family legacies, values, philanthropic identities, next-generation engagement, multigenerational education and best practices in grant-making; also provide customized philanthropic advisory and research services (if requested)
Provide strategic and thoughtful guidance in the development of fundholder grant recommendations, monitor cash flow and fund balances, and coordinate services across departments
Facilitate enhanced services, such as RFP and board meeting management, as needed
Deliver tailored support to complex clients by leading or participating in cross-departmental service teams, including, but not limited to, greater Development department
Work with cross-departmental team to plan and utilize marketing strategies, and provide event support for Foundation sponsored events and programs
Assist Director in generating Foundation programming and events, as well as soliciting event sponsors
Assist with the development of reports, communications, marketing, and other materials for stewardship of current fund holders
Assists in identifying, developing, managing, and tracking potential gift expansion of current fund holders
Maintain Foundation and fundholder stewardship activities and deadlines in appropriate databases and systems to ensure data is consistently up to date
Help support the Federation’s Legacy Society and its programmatic and event needs
Potentially serve on cross-departmental working groups and committees
Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualification Requirements:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree; or a combination of education and experience in a field closely related to donor relations (Foundation experience a plus) and/or Development

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

2 – 6 years’ experience in donor relations, fundraising, or related professional experience
A strong understanding of planned giving vehicles, endowments, other planned gift instruments
A strong understanding of donor support operations, including database management
Must be comfortable having one-on-one interactions with high-level fund holders
Ability to explore and understand clients’ needs and philanthropic goals, and leverage that knowledge to improve service delivery and deepen relationships
Demonstrated ability to prioritize amongst multiple commitments, and to drive multiple projects simultaneously in a challenging and fluid environment
A deep commitment to high-quality client service and adaptability to evolving client needs
Demonstrated success working on cross-departmental teams
A strong belief in philanthropy and a commitment to community
Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, as well as exceptional customer service skills and adherence to and upholding of compliance protocols
Candidate must be highly motivated and self-directed. Candidate must also possess a strong work ethic, demonstrate energy, urgency, flexibility, excellent time-management skills, an excellent attitude and collaborative skills, as well as a willingness to learn new processes and tools.
Knowledge of the Minneapolis Jewish community preferred

SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY: Able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as required; some travel may be required

Additional Information:

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Uphold and exemplify the Foundation and Minneapolis Jewish Federation’s mission/vision
Uphold and exemplify the leadership and or behavioral competencies of the organization
Exemplify customer service both internally and externally
Attend Foundation and Federation events as position requires
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings
Quick learner (or prior limited marketing experience – college or part of some other job)
Self-starter and ability to learn on the job.
Other duties as deemed necessary to achieve organization/team goals