International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
Hybrid (Chicago, IL)
May 08, 2026
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The Fellowship is an organization of bridge builders whose vision is that Jews and Christians will reverse their 2,000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, understanding, respect and cooperation. Together we are able to help more than a million Jews in need each year. Our success is built on a culture that celebrates the differences in who we are, what we have experienced, and how we think.
(Chicago/Hybrid) The Philanthropy Specialist, Leadership Giving will work to increase charitable gifts to the Fellowship by building meaningful and lasting relationships with donors. The Philanthropy Specialist will work with mid-level donors by providing valuable and authentic experience via telephone, email and mail with the goal of providing donors with a direct connection to The Fellowship. The position of Philanthropy Specialist is designed to inspire donors to consider renewing, maintaining, or increasing their current annual giving. Philanthropy Specialists will be responsible for cultivating new donors through donor outreach practices. This position is based in our Chicago headquarters.
We are seeking an individual with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and related experience. Minimum of 3 years of fundraising solicitation or sales (outbound telemarketing, inside). A minimum of 5 years telephone customer service experience with some sales experience may be considered. Training in fundraising principles and practices, a plus.
Essential Job Responsibilities Include:
- Mid-Level Donor Engagement & Solicitation: Solicit donations from donors in assigned portfolio with an eye toward closing gifts to achieve team fundraising goals.
- Lead Generation: Contact and connect with donors who have been identified through predictive analysis to evaluate additional giving potential and share Fellowship projects and discuss their possible interest.
- Moves Management Documentation: Enter all correspondence into Donor Moves Management Database: Provide detailed recommendation and pertinent information of the donor.
Technical & Individual Skills:
- Experience successfully managing personal portfolio of clients or donors.
- Must understand the donor relationship building process, how to negotiate and when to close the deal.
- Experience working in Microsoft Office 365 Suite and donor databases.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to relate to multiple audiences, use diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships, motivate donors and close gifts.
- Excellent customer service skills necessary to interact with donors and staff efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
- Listen compassionately, probe effectively, establish a good rapport with donors and develop long-term relationships. Must be able to express genuine compassion for issues of concern to donors.
- Knowledge of both Jewish and Christian beliefs with the ability to empathize with the strongly held religious and/or political belief systems of both.
- Must be passionate about the ministry of IFCJ and comfortable with prayer requests.
Come and experience all that The Fellowship offers, including the opportunity to make an impact in a global nonprofit with collaborative team members, professional growth opportunities and mission focused work. We have great benefits, newly designed offices and are located on Wacker Drive, across from the Chicago Riverwalk. Please submit your resume and salary requirements.
Key words: Donor Management, Cultivation, Lead Generation
We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
About International Fellowship of Christians and Jews
Overview
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews was founded in 1983 by Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein to promote understanding between Jews and Christians and build broad support for Israel and other shared concerns. Our vision is that Jews and Christians will reverse their 2,000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, respect and cooperation.
Our Mission The International Fellowship of Christian and Jews is the leading non-profit building bridges between Christians and Jews, blessing Israel and the Jewish people around the world with humanitarian care and life-saving aid.
A History of Helping The Fellowship's success has far exceeded expectations. Over the years, we have been leaders in Jewish-Christian relations, building bridges of goodwill that have led to greater understanding and cooperation between members of these two great faiths. We have helped hundreds of thousands of Jews escape poverty and anti-Semitism and return to their biblical homeland, funded humanitarian assistance that has touched the lives of millions of Jews in Israel and around the world, provided life-giving aid to Israel’s victims of war and terror, and much more.
About Rabbi Eckstein, Founder, IFCJ Rabbi Yechiel Z. Eckstein, Founder of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, devoted his life to building bridges of understanding between Christians and Jews and broad support for the State of Israel. The Rabbi served as President of the organization until his death in February, 2019. May his memory forever be a blessing.
About Yael Eckstein, President, IFCJ As President of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Yael Eckstein oversees all ministry programs and serves as the international spokesperson for the organization.