UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community. Thanks to our network of hundreds of non-profits, we can leverage our expertise across any number of areas — including health and human services, arts and culture, and education — to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year.
UJA’s Entertainment, Tech & Lifestyle Division seeks a proactive, self-motivated, and flexible Development Associate. The candidate will be responsible for significant strategy and dollars raised, and must be able to work effectively with leadership, both volunteer and professional, to build community and fundraise on behalf of UJA. The activities of the ETL Division are fast-paced and high energy, therefore this role requires a team player with the ability to multi-task, trouble-shoot, and be a forward-thinker.
Major Responsibilities:
- Maintain and grow multiple fundraising portfolios simultaneously. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and engage individual and corporate donors in support of campaign growth.
- Work closely with lay leadership to strategize, grow, and strengthen each portfolio, maximizing opportunities for relationship building, and engaging and leveraging lay leaders to increase dollars raised and expand donor base. Provide necessary professional support to lay committees.
- In conjunction with lay leadership, develop and implement engagement events and programs.
- Build relationships and educate donors and prospects through one-on-one engagement, agency site visits, volunteer projects, missions, educational programs, fundraising events, corporate/industry briefings and other meaningful activities.
- Lead Entertainment team’s fundraising and engagement strategy for donors and prospects ages 22-40, coordinating the team’s efforts to drive and strengthen participation among young professionals in UJA’s campaign and activities.
- Oversee at least one annual fundraising event, including managing honorees, leveraging leadership, coordinating with donors, and interfacing with internal departments while carefully coordinating logistics such as journal ads, seating, and program.
- Collaborate with staff across the organization – including fundraising and non-fundraising professionals -- to develop and implement engagement strategies for donors, their companies, and their families.
- Communicate with key internal and external stakeholders, including addressing and responding to inquiries.
- Build positive UJA-Federation brand awareness among industry professionals.
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
Competencies & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years' experience in nonprofit fundraising, or sales experience in relevant industries, required.
- Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong customer-service orientation.
- Team player with the ability to multitask and handle multiple competing priorities, projects, and tasks while adhering to processes and deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team environment while pursuing individual assignments.
- Creative, energetic, self-motivated, quick learner.
- Knowledge of and interest in entertainment, media and related industries a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Should be comfortable and adept at communicating and presenting in person and via digital/remote platforms.
- Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and passion for UJA’s mission.
Reports to: Assistant Director, Entertainment, Tech & Lifestyle Division
Salary Range: $66,5000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.
Great Perks. Because We Appreciate Great Employees.
TIME OFF
We offer a generous number of vacation days and have the Jewish holidays off as well. Fridays our offices close early (October to March at 3:00 pm and April to September at 4:00 pm). All so you can relax and recharge.
HYBRID MODEL
We’re operating on a hybrid work model: three set days in the office and two days remote. So enjoy the best of both worlds — the comforts of home and the energy of the office.
HEALTH CARE
UJA provides a top-tier medical and dental plan, along with a flexible spending account. We also offer life insurance. And for a small cost you can take part in on-site yoga and exercise classes at our Manhattan office. Wellness matters to us.
PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT
UJA employees can enroll in a pension plan and tax deferred annuity.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Classes, workshops, and compelling speakers will keep you at the top of your game.
COMMUNITY
We come together as a staff to commemorate holidays (from Rosh Hashanah to MLK Day), volunteer at nonprofits, and celebrate our accomplishments together. (Our chocolate chip cookies are legendary!)