What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Resources Development Associate position at The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington?
Join Our Mission-Driven Team as a Financial Resource Development Associate!
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where relationship-building, research, and operational excellence come together to drive philanthropic success? If so, we want you on our team!
As a Financial Resources Development Associate, you’ll play a pivotal role in fueling our fundraising efforts and strengthening our community campaigns. This is more than just a support role—it’s an opportunity to take ownership of donor prospecting research, shape fundraising initiatives, and help cultivate relationships that drive lasting impact.
We’re looking for a proactive team player with a keen eye for detail, a passion for philanthropy, and the ability to communicate effectively with donors, colleagues, and community leaders. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to a mission-driven organization, this role is for you!
What You’ll Do:
🔹 Drive Fundraising Success: Support key FRD fundraising initiatives and events and provide top-notch donor service, ensuring seamless execution of community campaign efforts.
🔹 Lead Donor & Prospect Research: Use your research skills to identify new potential donors and create strategic donor portfolios that empower our fundraising and relationship-building activities.
🔹 Engage & Steward Donors: Build and maintain relationships through thank-you outreach, welcome packages, and donor stewardship efforts—ensuring every donor feels valued and connected. You will also own a portfolio of Community Donors to solicit and steward personally throughout the year.
🔹 Support Direct Marketing Initiatives: Manage the logistics of direct marketing campaigns, vendor communication, mailings, and budget tracking to maximize fundraising success.
🔹 Be a Data & Operations Powerhouse: Serve as a go-to expert on donor databases, keeping records accurate, tracking engagement, and using data to drive strategic fundraising efforts. Perform some administrative tasks such as managing calendars and submitting expenses.
What We’re Looking For:
- A highly organized problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Someone who loves research, data, and strategic thinking to fuel fundraising success.
- A relationship-builder with excellent communication skills.
- A detail-oriented professional with the ability to work independently, perform well under pressure, balance multiple tasks and exhibit sound judgement
- Someone with database experience (or a willingness to learn!) who enjoys working with data.
- A team player who is eager to collaborate and make a meaningful impact.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically excel, and comfortable with and open to new technology
- Commitment to the mission of The Jewish Federation
- Knowledge of the Jewish community, its customs and practices is preferred
- Bachelor's degree required.
This is your chance to be part of something bigger—to support a mission-driven organization that is transforming lives and strengthening communities. If you’re ready to bring your skills, passion, and dedication to our team, we can’t wait to meet you!
📢 Apply today and help us make a lasting impact!
Background, Qualifications and Success Factors
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with team members at all levels
- Strong research and writing skills, donor and prospect research experience preferred
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Ability to work independently, perform well under pressure, balance multiple tasks/requests and exhibit sound judgment
- Effective communication skills and comfortable in managing and following up with colleagues at all levels of the organization
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes and shifting priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically excel, and comfortable with and open to new technology
- Commitment to the mission of The Jewish Federation
- Knowledge of the Jewish community, its customs and practices is preferred
A People-Friendly Workplace
- The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is a dynamic and collaborative workplace offering a people-friendly environment, including:
- Excellent health care and retirement benefits
- Generous Vacation and Sick leave
- 6 weeks paid Parental Leave after 1 year
- Commuter bonus
- Hybrid work schedule
- Opportunities for continued professional development
- Access to the JPRO Network, which connects, educates, inspires, and empowers professionals working in the Jewish nonprofit sector
Organizational Vision, Mission, and Function
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington envisions an open, connected, and vibrant Jewish community that cares for each other, fosters Jewish learning and journeys, embraces Jewish peoplehood and Israel, and acts as a force for good in the world. As a mission-driven non-profit organization, we work to inspire, build, and sustain vibrant Jewish life in a changing world by mobilizing our community in common purpose, intentional innovation, and effective action.
Candidates should be located in or willing to relocate to the Greater Washington (DC, MD, and Northern VA) region. This is a hybrid position, with 3 days a week required in our headquarters.
