UJA-Federation of NY Benefits Overview

The Major Gift Officer will manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, cultivating, soliciting, stewarding, and renewing philanthropic gifts. The role advances Brooklyn Hub and other capital initiatives by identifying prospects, developing cases for support, coordinating donor experiences and site visits, and partnering with internal departments, community organizations, and international partners. The officer will also provide strategic guidance, communicate project progress, and support fundraising and stewardship across UJA-Federation.

Provides administrative, donor-support, event, research, and analytical assistance to the Philanthropic Leadership Group. Responsibilities include maintaining donor databases, generating gift reports, preparing fundraising materials, coordinating meetings and site visits, tracking event attendance and prospects, responding to donor inquiries, documenting interactions, and supporting calendars and general office operations.

Leads strategic planning and grantmaking for Jewish Life initiatives, managing grant portfolios, funding opportunities, proposal reviews, due diligence, evaluation, and grantee relationships. Partners with volunteer planning committees, facilitates strategic and community engagement processes, develops recommendations, and represents the organization with donors, community leaders, and partner organizations. Collaborates across departments while managing communications, records, and Salesforce workflows.