What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Development Officer, CDO and Major Gifts position at The Jewish Museum?
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Associate Development Officer,
CDO and Major Gifts
Posted Date: July 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Title: Associate Development Officer, CDO and Major Gifts
Department: Development
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Full-time
The Jewish Museum:
The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity
and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive
exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers,
the Museum shares ideas, provokes dialogue, and promotes understanding. The
Jewish Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art,
ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located
on New York City's Museum Mile, in the landmarked Warburg mansion, the
Museum plays an important role among cultural institutions, challenging all forms
of bigotry and discrimination and promoting understanding among diverse
audiences. The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all backgrounds to consider
joining the Museum in its work.
For more information, please visit www.TheJewishMuseum.org.
The Position:
Reporting to the CDO and working closely with the Sr. Director of Major Gifts
and Events and the Deputy CDO, the Associate Development Officer, CDO
and Major Gifts serves as a key collaborator with both the Major Gifts team
and the Office of the CDO. This role advances departmental priorities
through project management, donor stewardship coordination, board
engagement support, fundraising analytics, and cross-functional
collaboration.
Working across the Development Division, the Manager helps ensure
fundraising strategies are executed effectively, donor engagement
opportunities are maximized, and leadership has the information,
coordination, and operational support needed to achieve institutional goals.
The role serves as a bridge between development leadership, major gifts
fundraising, and department operations.
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Responsibilities Include:
Strategic Initiatives & Department Leadership Support
* Coordinate implementation of department-wide priorities, strategic
projects and annual goals.
* Track progress against fundraising objectives and strategic plans.
* Prepare leadership reports, presentations, dashboards, and briefing
materials.
* Facilitate communication and follow-through across Development
team functions.
* Identify operational challenges and recommend process
improvements.
* Support departmental planning, budgeting, and goal-setting activities.
Major Gifts Strategy & Stewardship
* Partner with the Senior Director of Major Gifts to support donor
engagement strategies and stewardship planning.
* Coordinate implementation of stewardship activities across donor
constituencies.
* Monitor fulfillment of donor benefits, recognition opportunities, and
engagement touchpoints.
* Develop donor profiles, briefing materials, and research summaries
for leadership and frontline fundraisers.
* Support portfolio review processes and pipeline management
discussions.
* Assist with prospect strategy meetings and donor engagement
planning.
* Track stewardship commitments and ensure timely follow-up.
Board & Leadership Engagement
* Coordinate Development Committee and other fundraising-related
Board activities.
* Prepare Board reports, presentations, and meeting materials in
partnership with the DCDO
* Support trustee engagement and cultivation efforts.
* Track Board participation and philanthropic engagement
opportunities.
* Coordinate follow-up on board-related fundraising initiatives.
* Serve as a liaison among Development leadership, trustees, and
internal stakeholders as appropriate.
Reporting, Analytics, Fundraising Intelligence and Cross-Functional
Coordination
* Produce fundraising reports, dashboards, and performance analyses.
* Monitor donor pipeline activity and stewardship metrics.
* Support prospect research and donor intelligence efforts.
* Maintain reporting tools that inform fundraising strategy and
leadership decision-making.
* Analyze trends and identify opportunities for increased donor
engagement.
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* Coordinate fundraising-related initiatives involving Programs, Finance,
Marketing, Membership, and Events.
* Track deliverables and timelines across teams.
* Ensure alignment between fundraising priorities and institutional
activities.
Requirements:
* At least 2 years of progressive experience in a high-profile and fast-
paced fundraising environment
* Strong written and oral communications skills, reflecting clear,
critical, and creative thinking
* Strong background in fundraising administration, including
development office management
* Experience working on budgets and providing tracking/oversight for
project deliverables
* Immaculately organized with strong attention to detail
* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects under pressure
of deadlines
* B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent, preferably in business, the arts &
humanities, or a related area of study
* Proficiency in MSOffice and GSuite programs, especially MS Excel, and
constituent relationship management softwares, ideally Salesforce or
related program
* All Development Department colleagues participate in special events,
entailing some evening and weekend hours
Salary Range for Position: $60,000 - 65,000
Send Resume with Cover Letter To:
Director, Human Resources
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Email: jobs@thejm.org
The Jewish Museum is committed to diversifying its staff and encourages
individuals of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds to apply for this
position. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic prohibited by
applicable law.
This is a unionized position with covered employees represented by
Local 2110, UAW, AFL-CIO.
Associate Development Officer,
CDO and Major Gifts
Posted Date: July 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Title: Associate Development Officer, CDO and Major Gifts
Department: Development
Reports to: Chief Development Officer
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Full-time
The Jewish Museum:
The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity
and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive
exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers,
the Museum shares ideas, provokes dialogue, and promotes understanding. The
Jewish Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art,
ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located
on New York City's Museum Mile, in the landmarked Warburg mansion, the
Museum plays an important role among cultural institutions, challenging all forms
of bigotry and discrimination and promoting understanding among diverse
audiences. The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all backgrounds to consider
joining the Museum in its work.
For more information, please visit www.TheJewishMuseum.org.
The Position:
Reporting to the CDO and working closely with the Sr. Director of Major Gifts
and Events and the Deputy CDO, the Associate Development Officer, CDO
and Major Gifts serves as a key collaborator with both the Major Gifts team
and the Office of the CDO. This role advances departmental priorities
through project management, donor stewardship coordination, board
engagement support, fundraising analytics, and cross-functional
collaboration.
Working across the Development Division, the Manager helps ensure
fundraising strategies are executed effectively, donor engagement
opportunities are maximized, and leadership has the information,
coordination, and operational support needed to achieve institutional goals.
The role serves as a bridge between development leadership, major gifts
fundraising, and department operations.
2
Responsibilities Include:
Strategic Initiatives & Department Leadership Support
* Coordinate implementation of department-wide priorities, strategic
projects and annual goals.
* Track progress against fundraising objectives and strategic plans.
* Prepare leadership reports, presentations, dashboards, and briefing
materials.
* Facilitate communication and follow-through across Development
team functions.
* Identify operational challenges and recommend process
improvements.
* Support departmental planning, budgeting, and goal-setting activities.
Major Gifts Strategy & Stewardship
* Partner with the Senior Director of Major Gifts to support donor
engagement strategies and stewardship planning.
* Coordinate implementation of stewardship activities across donor
constituencies.
* Monitor fulfillment of donor benefits, recognition opportunities, and
engagement touchpoints.
* Develop donor profiles, briefing materials, and research summaries
for leadership and frontline fundraisers.
* Support portfolio review processes and pipeline management
discussions.
* Assist with prospect strategy meetings and donor engagement
planning.
* Track stewardship commitments and ensure timely follow-up.
Board & Leadership Engagement
* Coordinate Development Committee and other fundraising-related
Board activities.
* Prepare Board reports, presentations, and meeting materials in
partnership with the DCDO
* Support trustee engagement and cultivation efforts.
* Track Board participation and philanthropic engagement
opportunities.
* Coordinate follow-up on board-related fundraising initiatives.
* Serve as a liaison among Development leadership, trustees, and
internal stakeholders as appropriate.
Reporting, Analytics, Fundraising Intelligence and Cross-Functional
Coordination
* Produce fundraising reports, dashboards, and performance analyses.
* Monitor donor pipeline activity and stewardship metrics.
* Support prospect research and donor intelligence efforts.
* Maintain reporting tools that inform fundraising strategy and
leadership decision-making.
* Analyze trends and identify opportunities for increased donor
engagement.
3
* Coordinate fundraising-related initiatives involving Programs, Finance,
Marketing, Membership, and Events.
* Track deliverables and timelines across teams.
* Ensure alignment between fundraising priorities and institutional
activities.
Requirements:
* At least 2 years of progressive experience in a high-profile and fast-
paced fundraising environment
* Strong written and oral communications skills, reflecting clear,
critical, and creative thinking
* Strong background in fundraising administration, including
development office management
* Experience working on budgets and providing tracking/oversight for
project deliverables
* Immaculately organized with strong attention to detail
* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects under pressure
of deadlines
* B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent, preferably in business, the arts &
humanities, or a related area of study
* Proficiency in MSOffice and GSuite programs, especially MS Excel, and
constituent relationship management softwares, ideally Salesforce or
related program
* All Development Department colleagues participate in special events,
entailing some evening and weekend hours
Salary Range for Position: $60,000 - 65,000
Send Resume with Cover Letter To:
Director, Human Resources
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Email: jobs@thejm.org
The Jewish Museum is committed to diversifying its staff and encourages
individuals of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds to apply for this
position. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic prohibited by
applicable law.
This is a unionized position with covered employees represented by
Local 2110, UAW, AFL-CIO.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000