DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE – CORPORATE GIVING
ABOUT US
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is the central fundraising and community planning organization for the Pittsburgh Jewish community. We provide funding to local and overseas partner agencies, as well as independent programs that provide health and human welfare services.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Development and Community Campaign, the Development Associate, Corporate Giving is responsible for engaging with members of the Greater Pittsburgh business community to support the Jewish Federation’s corporate giving programs, including corporate partnership efforts, department sponsorship initiatives, and event underwriting. The Associate handles the Education Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and engagement with the Department of Community and Economic Development. The Associate also supports the annual Community Campaign organized by the State College Jewish Federation.
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Corporate Engagement
- Cultivates relationships with existing participants in the Jewish Federation’s Corporate Partners program by organizing quarterly engagements and communicating relevant news about Federation programs and engagement opportunities.
- Solicits support for Federation programs, events, and fundraising efforts.
- Ensures organizational compliance with guidelines outlined for Corporate Partners and sponsors.
- Seeks to grow the Federation’s network of corporate sponsors through individual outreach and involvement in community programs.
EITC
- Coordinates all aspects of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, including filing program applications on behalf of the Jewish Federation and its corporate partners and submitting gift acknowledgment letters to relevant companies and state offices.
- Manages written and verbal communications with prospects, donors, state government agencies, Jewish day school and Pre-Kindergarten programs.
- Engages with donors to support individual outreach and solicitation for EITC.
- Maintain accurate records of EITC gifts and correspondence.
State College
- Manages the fundraising operations for the State College, PA annual community campaign.
- Works collaboratively with the State College campaign chair/committee to ensure the success of the campaign.
- Manages and organizes marketing requests and donor records.
- Collaborates with accounting to process gifts and allocations.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Bachelors’ degree
- 3-5 years’ experience in a non-profit setting with a focus on fundraising.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to communicate and exchange information including through written letters and presentations, preparation of documents including invoices and grant reports.
- Must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19
- Must be available to work some evenings, weekends and be able to travel for local meetings. Valid Drivers’ license must be maintained throughout employment.
This position has a competitive salary of $50,000-$60,000 a year to commensurate with experience.
A People-Friendly Workplace
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh offers people friendly environment, including:
- Excellent health care and retirement benefits
- Generous time off
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Opportunities and an annual stipend for continued professional development, including access to the JPRO Network, which connects, educates, inspires, and empowers professionals working in the Jewish nonprofit sector
TO APPLY
Qualified individuals may apply by sending cover letter and resume to Human Resources at [email protected]
DISCLAIMER
This job announcement is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
STATEMENT OF EEO AND INCLUSION
The Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any genetic information. Inclusion of people of all abilities is a core value of Jewish Pittsburgh. For accommodations for disabilities in the application or interviewing process, please contact us at [email protected].