Assistant Director, Fundraising and Events

JUF Careers•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Fundraising and Events assists in administering and managing the JUF Professionals Network (JPN), supervises administrative staff, and develops and maintains a personal donor portfolio as a Donor Officer. The role participates in cross-network fundraising and leadership development initiatives and implements fundraising and programmatic initiatives that engage professionals and lay leaders in the Chicagoland Jewish community. The position oversees JPN campaign operations and works with volunteer leaders, internal staff, donors, and other JUF departments to deliver fundraising, outreach, leadership development, and other campaign programs and events. It also supports JUF Annual Campaign events, phonothons, special events, and ongoing campaign-related activities. This is a hybrid position. Staff may work remotely on Mondays and Fridays; in-person work is expected Tuesdays through Thursdays at 30 South Wells Street in Chicago. The work week is 36.5 hours, with hours of 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Friday, including a one-hour daily lunch break. The salary range is $70,000–$78,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 4 years of experience in a fundraising institution.
Experience communicating face-to-face with donors or other professionals.
Excellent written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and stay highly organized.
Ability to establish and monitor priorities, remain flexible, and meet deadlines with limited direct supervision.
Experience planning, executing, and evaluating successful events.
Experience developing tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies for new and existing donors.
Ability to become proficient in Salesforce and other software platforms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Passion for fundraising.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Jewish community, culture, heritage, traditions, and Jewish communal services.
Supervisory experience.
Experience working with database software.

Responsibilities

Research potential and current donors; build relationships with new and existing supporters; and conduct face-to-face engagement, stewardship, and solicitation meetings to increase donor connectivity and giving.
Oversee JPN campaign operations and supervise the department’s Administrative Aide.
Work with volunteer leadership and internal staff to implement JPN programs, events, and initiatives focused on fundraising, outreach, and leadership development.
Build relationships with key contacts and donors in assigned professional networks.
Administer the professional network(s), including generating fundraising reports and coordinating with support staff to handle correspondence and maintain timely, accurate records.
Work with JUF departments to support other JUF Annual Campaign events, phonothons, and special events.
Support JUF Campaign and mandatory campaign-related activities on an ongoing basis.
Develop and maintain a donor portfolio and participate in cross-network fundraising and leadership development initiatives within JPN.