Development Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The Development Associate (DA) supports the efforts of the Development team to raise funds, enabling JFS to support its programs.

Essential Functions :

• Manages Annual Appeal activities
• Contributes to content creation to promote fundraising efforts
• Manage acknowledgement letters that fit annual fundraising activities
• Manage internal fundraising campaigns
• Manage development team project management timeline and assignments
• Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives.
• Conduct individual donor, grant and foundation research
• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors at the mid-range level ($250 - $999)
• Develop and implement a program to attract and engage young adults
• Oversee engagement of volunteers
• Supports assigned committee
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications :

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with varying abilities to perform the essential functions.

Education : Bachelor’s degree

Work Experience : Minimum of five years of experience in related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the use of office equipment, computers and related software applications. Licenses, Certifications and Professional Affiliations : N / A

Supervisory Responsibilities : N / A

Work Environment :

Work is typically performed in an inside office environment.

Physical Demands :

This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel :

Travel within the community is required.

Other :

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.