Development Associate

Summary Are you curious about the world of philanthropy? Passionate about helping to make the world a better place? The Milwaukee Jewish Federation is looking for a highly organized self-starter to provide departmental coordination and support for our Chief Development Officer (CDO) and our Financial Resource Development (FRD) and Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) teams. This role blends a high level of professionalism and customer service with superior administrative and organizational skills. Our ideal candidate is comfortable with technology, has strong communication skills, and is a champion multi-tasker. They will have the opportunity to coordinate and contribute to a variety of projects, including fundraising campaigns, donor engagement and stewardship, and major events, learning about fundraising and development from top to bottom while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. Essential Functions Coordination of Departmental Activities Work closely and effectively to keep the CDO well informed and prepared for upcoming meetings, commitments and responsibilities. Assist in preparing materials for meetings, events, and volunteer training activities, including agendas and presentations. Coordinate meetings with volunteer leaders, partners and donors, including calendaring, taking notes, and following up on action items. Assist with managing annual campaign volunteers, including coordinating meetings, preparing correspondence and materials, tracking assignments, etc. Assist with donor information in CRM database and prepare reports as needed. Maintain the annual campaign calendar and department files. Coordinate with Marketing to ensure FRD supplies are kept appropriately stocked. Donor Engagement & Portfolio Management Manage relationships with a small, assigned portfolio of donors, including cultivating, stewarding and soliciting annual campaign contributions. Assist in research of potential new donors and affinity group members and prepare dossiers to support engagement meetings. JCF Gifts Processing and Substantiation Coordinate the acceptance and administration of all incoming JCF gifts. Coordinate and execute donor correspondence. Provide support to fundholders in using the Fund Portal. Work closely with Business Services in the management of transactions and recordkeeping. Provide assistance with the operation of grants, JCF Funds, statements, and scholarships. Additional Responsibilities Assist the Events Manager with event logistics, including planning, setup and cleanup, as needed. Collaborate with the organization's administrative staff to develop and execute administrative support process improvements. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualification To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Experience and Skills Bachelor's degree or combination of education and relevant experience Minimum of two years' administrative support or project management experience preferred; fundraising experience a plus Familiarity with and respect for Jewish community and culture Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multitask and manage shifting priorities Extremely accurate with above average attention to detail Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to comfortably interact with all types of personalities Strong written and verbal communication skills Customer service orientation, with ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with diplomacy and discretion Ability to work independently and efficiently to support various functions within the Development team Expert user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point) Proficiency with customer/donor relationship management (CRM) databases Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibility. For more information, please see the Careers page on our website: https://milwaukeejewish.org/careers

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person