Benefits:

401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Summary
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:

Participate in the recruitment, training, support, motivation and empowerment of campaign volunteers
Assist in planning, organizing, implementing and staffing of events and/or special projects in support of FRD priorities and community engagement
Become a leader within the organization in utilizing the donor database to produce clear development-related reports, and assess and update donor-related data
Assist with donor acknowledgement and recognition efforts
Support the development and management of marketing materials for cohesive public-facing communications pertaining to all facets of the organization, including social and print media
Support coordination and implementation of online, direct mail, and one-to-one fundraising efforts
Support efforts to secure corporate sponsorships and external foundation grants
Promote the mission of Federation at all times through superior customer service to all and through the efficient use of and care for all resources.
Work closely with other staff to plan, implement, and staff Federation events and programs as needed (occasional evenings and Sundays)
Serve as an ambassador of the Federation and foster positive professional relationships with Federation and agency colleagues
Attend weekly staff meetings, community events as needed, and professional development seminars and conferences as needed

Competencies and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum one to three years of fundraising, volunteer management or related professional related experience
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented and possessing excellent strategies for and persistence with follow-up
Comfort learning and using new technology
Knowledge of Jewish community a plus
Entrepreneurial self-starter, creative thinker and team player with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks and meticulous attention to detail and follow-up

Work Environment
Federation employees work in the office based at Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. Remote work is an option on Mondays and Fridays.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey brings together the Jewish community across Monmouth and Greater Middlesex counties to address the issues facing Jews individually and as a People locally, in Israel, and around the globe.

We and our partners aid those living with hunger, mental illness, addiction, and financial or personal crises. We combat anti-Semitism and enhance security to make our gathering places safer. We invest in a bright Jewish future so the Jewish community of tomorrow can address the issues of its day. That is why leadership development, programs inspiring young people to embrace their Jewish identity, and building bridges with Israel are among our priorities.

And making the community vibrant and inclusive means every Jew can find his or her place among the extended Jewish family.

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Philanthropic Development Associate