Development Manager

Development Manager

Organization: Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA)

Location: Remote full-time (non-exempt)

Reports To: Chief of Staff

Job Summary:

The Development Manager is responsible for managing and implementing the
organization’s fundraising efforts, including individual giving, foundation
grants, development events, and donor relations and communications. This
role is pivotal to advancing JCPA’s mission through financial support and
expanding the organization’s donor base in order to support its critical
work. The ideal candidate is strategic, outgoing, with a proven track
record in nonprofit development and a passion for social justice and Jewish
communal advocacy.

About JCPA:

Since its founding 80 years ago, JCPA has served as the national convener
of Jewish coalitions working to build a just and inclusive democracy—
bringing together national and local partners to address the issues that
most deeply affect our community and advance our most essential values.

Today, JCPA is mobilizing the robust community relations network and its
partners in pursuit of a more just and democratic society for all, rooted
in an abiding belief that Jewish security here and abroad is tied to the
health of our democracy and strong relationships between communities.
Only by building bridges across lines of difference and fostering solidarity
between communities can we advance an inclusive future in which Jews – and
all people – are safe and free.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the CEO, Chief of Staff, and consultants to develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit new and existing individual donors and foundations.
• Oversee grant writing and reporting processes to ensure timely submission and compliance.
• Plan, coordinate, and support fundraising events, campaigns, communications, and special activities.
• Manage donor database (EveryAction) to track contributions and relationships, with support from the Administrative Coordinator.
• Create and manage donor marketing materials and collateral.
• Maintain regular communication with supporters through newsletters, updates, and personal outreach.
• Develop and implement donor stewardship and recognition strategies.
• Collaborate with individual board members and program staff to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals.
• Track grant-related metrics and produce reports for donors and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in nonprofit development or fundraising, preferably in advocacy, political, or social justice organizations.
• Proven success in donor cultivation, solicitation, and granting.
• Strong relationship-building and communications and writing skills.
• Experience managing donor databases and CRM systems (some knowledge of EveryAction preferred).
• Ability to think strategically and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns.
• Enthusiastic team player with a collaborative approach.
• Passion for social justice, Jewish communal advocacy, and civic engagement; knowledge of Jewish communities, civil rights, and democracy issues a plus.

Compensation and Other Details:

• This position will be based in New York City or Washington, DC and report to the Chief of Staff. It will require some travel and limited evening and weekend work dependent on breaking news and events and programming.
• The compensation range for this role is $80,000–$95,000 commensurate with experience, plus full benefits that include health, dental, and life insurance and a retirement plan.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter with the subject line “Development Manager” to careers@thejcpa.org.

JCPA is passionate about building an inclusive and equitable working environment, and deeply values the diversity of insight, perspective, and experience of a diverse workforce. This includes Black, Latinx, and Asian people, Black Jews, Jews of Color, Sephardi and Mizrachi Jews, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities. We also welcome applications from people of diverse religious, spiritual, and cultural backgrounds.

JCPA is an equal opportunity employer, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, disability condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal, state, or local law.