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Summary
The Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey is seeking a creative, dynamic collaborator to join its energetic team as a Philanthropic Development Associate. This person will provide support for annual campaign and other fundraising and development efforts, and public-facing communications pertaining to the organization as a whole. This position requires passion for our mission, enthusiasm, excellent organizational abilities and computer skills, creativity, good humor and a goal-focused outlook. The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal communication abilities and be able to successfully nurture mutually beneficial relationships.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Financial Resource Development (FRD) , the Development Associate will implement a comprehensive and strategic FRD plan designed to expand the annual campaign and overall communal philanthropic capacity of the Jewish community, as well as enhance the organization’s public communications efforts.
The successful candidate will support efforts to develop, cultivate, and manage donors; support volunteer workers; assure adherence to Campaign time schedules; and maintain a database of donors and prospects. This person will be a team player with a strong sense of purpose, initiative, commitment and personal responsibility. This position is a hands-on role which will require confidence, flexibility, good time management, confidentiality, and the ability to be persistent and strategic when often juggling multiple tasks.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
In partnership with the Executive Director, Chief Communications Officer, Federation team, Campaign Chair, and volunteer committees, the Development Associate will support all Financial Resource Development (FRD) and communications operations. This person will:
Competencies and Skills
Work Environment
Federation employees work in the office based at the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Remote work is an option on Mondays & Fridays.