Development Assistant

Oshman Family JCC•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (OFJCC) is seeking a Development Assistant to provide administrative support for the fundraising activities of the Development Department. This role involves supporting event planning and logistics, handling clerical tasks, and managing general correspondence. The OFJCC is an innovative non-profit organization in Silicon Valley focused on creating inclusive and joyful experiences through various programs.

Requirements

Bachelor degree or equivalent
2-3 years of progressive administrative experience
Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines
Working knowledge of Salesforce or comparable donor database/CRM system
Outstanding proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong organizational and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize a large and varied workload
Be a team and collaborative team player and ability to interact with a broad spectrum of internal and external customers and business partners
Mature judgment, diplomacy in handling sensitive and/or confidential matters
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to communicate information clearly (written and oral)
Commitment to continuous learning and personal growth, demonstrating a strong dedication to achieving excellence in your role through ongoing skill development, staying abreast of industry trends and acting with a high level of integrity
Ability and desire to work independently and as a team member with the community and other employees

Responsibilities

Schedule and calendar meetings, send email reminders and agendas, order snacks, lunches and book rooms for meetings, photocopy, purchase supplies, file, etc.
Support the Development Associate with logistics for fundraising activities and events, parlor meetings and other department programs (ex. Invitation, attendance tracking, nametags, catering, etc.)
Liaise with accounting as it relates to tracking expenses, getting invoices paid on time, credit card reconciliation/receipt gathering for the department
Support grants management process – including recordkeeping of grant materials in Salesforce and SharePoint as well as keeping current grant documents folder up to date.
Provide support to Development Associates for donor stewardship projects (ex. birthday cards, flowers and Rosh Hashanah packages) and systems
Serve as part of OFJCC Administrative Team cohort, responsible for shared participation in office management and OFJCC event duties