Development Associate

Job Title: Development Associate

Reports to: Development and Events Coordinator

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination, preparation and staffing of multiple fundraising events throughout the year.
• Cultivate relationships with donors through various events and communications and help maintain strong connection to JCP and within the member community to ensure continued support and engagement.
• Help support fundraising and events committees of the Board of Directors as needed.
• Serve as the point person for donor communications responding in a timely and courteous manner to all types of requests.
• Ensure accuracy of donor information and manage the donor data management system.
• Originate donor profiles as new members come to our community with a high level of attention to detail for each aspect of new donor profiles.
• Conduct research and wealth screening to tee-up solicitations for the Executive Director, Rabbis and Development Staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of various gift types and the corresponding donor acknowledgement letters in a timely manner (24 - 48 hours)
• Work alongside the Finance Team for monthly reconciliation and tax substantiation processes.
• Submit written proposals to corporate and family foundations as needed.
• Support membership tracking, renewals and support for ~300 member families.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years of relevant experience in a fundraising or highly organized administrative role.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to change priorities in a high volume and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of diverse public.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of initiative and creativity.
• Self-motivated, outgoing and results oriented.
• Knowledge of the Internet and software applications, including Google platform apps, Canva, Jot Form, MS Word, Power Point, and Excel.
• Development database experience preferred – particularly HubSpot.
• This is a fulltime job that will require 2-3 days onsite, as well as evening and weekend hours on a per-event basis.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Compensation: Generous benefits and time off. Hybrid work schedule.

Please note: this position requires some work on the evenings and weekends (including Shabbat and Jewish holidays) to support events as needed. 

Hiring Salary: $55,000 annually.

JCP Downtown is an equal opportunity employer.