Assistant Director, Fundraising and Events

Jewish United Fund•Chicago, IL

3d•$70,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Fundraising and Events assists with the administration and management of the JUF Professionals Network (JPN) and supervises administrative staff. The role also serves as a Donor Officer, independently developing and maintaining a donor portfolio, and participates in cross-network fundraising and leadership development initiatives. The position implements fundraising and programmatic initiatives and engages professionals and lay leaders in the Chicagoland Jewish community. The role works with volunteer leadership and internal staff to plan and deliver JPN programs, events, and initiatives focused on fundraising, outreach, and leadership development. It also supports other 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 and are expected to work in person Tuesdays through Thursdays at 30 South Wells Street in Chicago. The work week is 36.5 hours, with stated 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 handle multiple projects and remain highly organized.
Ability to establish and monitor priorities, maintain flexibility, and meet deadlines with limited direct supervision.
Experience planning, executing, and evaluating successful events.
Experience crafting tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies for new and existing donors.
Ability to become proficient in Salesforce and other software platforms.
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office Suite products.
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 current supporters, and conduct face-to-face engagement, stewardship, and solicitation meetings to increase their connectivity and giving to JUF.
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.
Form relationships with key contacts and donors in assigned professional networks.
Administer assigned professional network(s), generate fundraising reports, and work with support staff on correspondence and timely, accurate records.
Provide general support for other JUF Annual Campaign events, phonothons, and special events in coordination with other JUF departments.
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.