If you are a team-oriented, proactive, deadline-driven professional looking for a nonprofit career or an opportunity to grow into the fundraising field, this role is for you. The Resource Development (RD) Associate handles the day-to-day administrative needs for the East Coast fundraising team while providing support for any projects led by fundraisers in the team. The RD Associate works hand in hand with individual fundraisers and the team as a whole to accomplish RD’s fundraising goals, playing a key role in assisting with cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-level JDC donors. This role requires outstanding detail orientation, a proactive mindset, and resourcefulness.
What will you do as a Resource Development Associate?
Support to Senior Fundraisers
- Provide administrative assistance to senior fundraisers on the East Coast fundraising team, including calendaring, travel arrangements, trip schedules, expense reports, mailings, handwriting thank you cards to donors, and other operational tasks
- Develop a birds-eye view of team needs to proactively offer assistance in an efficient manner
- Draft or edit materials such as emails to donors and PowerPoint presentations
- Coordinate logistical assistance for events, missions, visits and meetings, both in-person and via Zoom
- Provide in person staffing support at JDC events & JDC Board Meetings
- Record meeting minutes and summaries when requested
- Utilize the database (Raiser’s Edge NXT) to track donor activities, generate reports, update and maintain donor records, and capture other donor related data
- Navigate a complex organizational structure with persistence and resourcefulness, working closely with and assisting colleagues overseas
Project Coordination Assistance
Meet the administrative and logistical needs and manage workflows for various fundraising projects : special RD gatherings, events, and donor stewardships platforms and related programming as needed by your teamProactively follow-up with team members across departments to ensure projects are completedWork closely with the other development staff to create agendas, prepare documents, send out communications, and take minutes, engaging with Board members as neededConduct archival research as neededCross-Department Logistics and Operations
Oversee cross-team logistics, events, and departmental operations that keep things running smoothlyAssist the RD and broader JDC team at Board Meetings, attending in-person and taking on staffing assignments as requestedAssist in the preparation of development materials and reports for the Executive OfficeSecondary Functions / Responsibilities
Provide assistance in training and onboarding Resource Development staffFamiliarize yourself with JDC’s global mission and workOther related duties as assignedWhat qualifications are required to be our Resource Development Associate?
Prior experience in a role with a significant administrative, logistical, or project coordination component; experience in an Associate / Intermediate-level position, or significant entry-level experience looking for a next stepPrior experience working in a physical office environmentExperience with CRMs such as Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge – additional training will be providedProficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel, PPT, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint); Tech savvyExceptional organizational and prioritization skillsExperience coordinating and working on multiple projects simultaneously; Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and manage up, consulting with manager when workload becomes too heavy and communicating realistic timeline for completion of tasksDetail-orientationProactive approach and problem-solving skillsExcellent relational and verbal communication skillsStrong English business writing skills; clear handwriting for donor cardsExcellent follow-through and responsiveness, comfortable interacting with colleagues and high-level staff to ensure tasks are accomplishedTeamwork and customer-service skills / mindsetA concrete belief in the importance of the administrative function to the department and organizational missionAbility to read words and numbers and communicate in person or over the telephoneAbility to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipmentAdditional Preferred Skills and Competencies :
Experience supporting senior staff members at the director level or above strongly preferredExperience working closely with a hybrid team; experience adapting to communication preferences across phone, email, and messaging, and learning how to meet the needs of remote colleagues as an in-person presenceInterest in and curiosity about nonprofit fundraising or development operationsPassion for humanitarian work and / or global Jewish service strongly preferredPrior experience in events, sales, development, nonprofit, writing, or marketing a plusAdditional Details
Employment Type : Full-timeHours : 35 hours / week, 8 : 45 AM – 4 : 45PM with a 1-hour lunch breakLocation : Hybrid from New York, NY in office Tuesdays and ThursdaysReports to : Senior Development OfficerJob Function / Department : Resource DevelopmentWhat are the compensation and benefits for a Resource Development Associate?
This is a full-time position paid semi-monthly at a salary of $60,000-$70,000 per year; in determining where a candidate falls in that range JDC considers several factors, including skills and experience, internal equity, and cost of living in location of work. This role is non-exempt per the FLSA.
We offer an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to :
100% paid medical and dental insurance for employee coveragePaid time off, including 15 vacation days, 15 sick days, 3 personal days, 10 national holidays, and up to 14 Jewish holidays depending on the Jewish calendar for any given year12 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time staff who have worked with JDC for at least 1 year403(b) with JDC contributions of 6.5% of salaryFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA), commuter benefits, and life insuranceLearning & Development : Ongoing opportunities for professional development through workshops and trainings with our internal L&D programFood Perks : Bagel Thursdays and beverages / snacks in the office for on-site and hybrid employeesWhy work at JDC?
The People – What we hear most from our team members is that they enjoy working with others who share their passion for doing good; Our staff aim to use their skills to make a positive difference in the lives of othersA Global Environment – you will have the opportunity to develop a global perspective, working with staff from the U.S., Israel, the Former Soviet Union, and all over the worldTikkun Olam – This Jewish value of “repairing the world” is deeply important to us. Collectively we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others