Development Associate

The Zekelman Holocaust Center (The HC) was founded by Michigan survivors in 1984 as a lasting memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower through remembrance so that individuals and society will recognize, combat, and prevent antisemitism, discrimination, and hate-based violence. The Center teaches history’s darkest period to 100,000 visitors each year, including students and adults of all backgrounds. Our new permanent exhibit places Holocaust victim and survivor stories at the center, making extensive use of archival footage, images and video testimony. Artifacts include an authentic WWII-era boxcar and a sapling from the tree located outside Anne Frank’s hiding place window. The Center also invites the public to make use of its 20,000 volume Library Archive. Museum Educators and Docents provide customized tours, workshops and programs, empowering visitors to apply the lessons of the Holocaust to create a more compassionate world where people take responsible action.

We value candidates who are community-oriented and civic-minded, and who demonstrate a commitment to serving others such as involvement in cultural, educational, spiritual, or other communal settings.

Why Join Us: First and foremost, you will be making a difference in the world. Benefits include tremendous work/life balance, medical, dental, vision insurance, organization-matching 401K, generous holiday schedule, and much more.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Development Associate plays an important role by providing administrative support to all fundraising and stewardship activities. They work closely with donors, stakeholders, and all departments of The Holocaust Center.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commemorative ad journal content for the Annual Benefit, including working with donors, tracking incoming ads, some ad design work, editing, and proofreading. Supervise contracted graphic designer.
• Process donations and perform related tasks such as invoicing, receipting, and reporting.
• Manage the development of Stewardship materials, such as newsletters and impact stories.
• Manage delivery of thank-you letters/gifts and special recognition pieces to express appreciation and demonstrate the impact of donor support.
• Accurately record all stewardship activities/ relationship management
• Manage the HC Tribute program.
• Assist with fundraising, events, and event-based stewardship.
• Assist with in-house mailings
• Provide administrative support to the CEO, CDO, and Development Team.
• Manage inventory of Development Department office supplies
• Attend Holocaust Center events and assist as needed
• Manage planning and coordination of stewardship activities for life-cycle events and milestones for donors, Holocaust survivors, and volunteers.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:  

• Ability to set time-sensitive goals, manage projects, and achieve objectives
• Provide high-level customer service at all times
• Self-starter who can work autonomously and collaboratively
• Effective time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Docs/Sheets, and Trello or other collaborative project management tool
• Database (Altru, Raisers Edge, etc.) or other CRM experience preferred
• Basic graphic design skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills, showing sensitivity to older adults and Holocaust survivors
• Attention to detail
• Professional appearance, positive attitude, and discretion
• Bachelor’s Degree required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.