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Individual Giving Manager
JCC of Central NJ
1391 Martine Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Principal Responsibilities:

The Individual Giving Manager is a key member of the JCC's philanthropy team supporting all fundraising efforts including donor identification, cultivation and stewardship; solicitation; and building a robust pipeline to support continued growth. An ideal candidate is outgoing, confident, and thrives on connecting with people and connecting people to purpose. This is a 40 hour per week, Overtime Exempt position reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy.

Key Responsibilities:

Donor Acquisition: build and manage a portfolio of individual donor prospects
Donor Cultivation: maintain ongoing engagement with existing donors; plan and implement personalized stewardship strategies to retain and grow core segments of donors to the JCC
Giving Campaigns
- Support the execution of key fundraising campaigns including the annual campaign, special campaigns, and initiatives
- Manage portfolio of mid-level donors, including stewardship and solicitation
Events and Outreach
- Collaborate with philanthropy team to create donor acknowledgement events and small group gatherings
- Represent the JCC at programs and events to identify new donor prospects and strengthen existing relationships
Database and Reporting
- Maintain accurate donor records in CRMs, track donor touchpoints, and support data-driven fundraising strategies
- Generate donor reports to inform strategy and measure progress
- Provide necessary data to philanthropy team members to support their portfolio management
Other relevant duties as assigned

Key Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Medical and Dependent Care FSAs; HSA
Mass transit and commuter parking FSAs
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Paid time off
Complimentary membership with use of facilities (fitness, aquatics, programs)
Program discounts for the entire family

Salary range: $65,000-$70,000 commensurate with experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in individual gift fundraising
Proven record of successful gift solicitations
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; excels in engaging with people and cultivating long-term connections
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to accept guidance and feedback
Highly organized and detail oriented
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent customer service skills, demonstrating patience and professional demeanor
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software

Physical Requirements:

Work on a computer for many hours per day
Lift up to 10 pounds

Salary:

$65000

Agency Information:

The JCC of Central NJ's mission is to educate, enrich and empower our community - from generation to generation.

Our Vision is: In our community, with our community for our community.

As a Jewish Community Center, we are grounded in Jewish values and traditions and believe in fostering inclusion, creating connections and ensuring continuity for our community.