Development Associate/Executive

UJA-Federation of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The UJA Manhattan Division engages donors through neighbor engagement, synagogue
affiliation, community participation, and intergenerational experiences. No
matter what age or stage a person is in life, the Manhattan Division is a go-to
resource to connect with peers and change lives through meaningful volunteer
projects, content-rich experiences, neighborhood and synagogue-based networks,
UJA Pride, community events, and leadership development.

Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun and UJA-Federation of New York are longtime
partners in doing good. Through KJ synagogue dues and the Yom Kippur appeal, UJA
receives donations from KJ members. The Development Associate/ Executive will
work closely with the synagogue clergy and leadership to engage the synagogue
members through boutique and volunteer events and opportunities for the KJ
Community. The Development Associate/Executive will also be charged with
cultivating donor relationships to strengthen the UJA annual campaign through
one-on-one engagement, group programs and events, educational content,
leadership opportunities, and more.

The Center for Youth Philanthropy and Leadership (CYPL) operates within the
Manhattan division and provides an opportunity for families to connect with
UJA-Federation through a model of intergenerational philanthropy. The
Development Associate/Executive will oversee the Give a Mitzvah-Do a Mitzvah
(GMDM) program, which is designed to provide custom fundraising and volunteer
experiences for families celebrating a b’nai mitzvah. They will also work
cross-divisionally throughout UJA to implement a multigenerational engagement
strategy to cultivate deeper relationships with families with middle school-aged
children. The Development Associate/Executive will work closely with UJA agency
partners to serve as a liaison for volunteer projects and site visits. They will
also serve as a facilitator for The Philanthropic Advisory Council for Teens
(PACT). PACT meets seven Sundays throughout the year and offers high school
students a foundation board experience where they will learn and practice the
ABCs of fundraising, explore philanthropy through a Jewish lens, and discover
the breadth and depth of UJA’s powerful work.

Requirements

• Experience in teen education, engagement, and family programming
• Excellent relationship building, interpersonal skills, and customer-service orientation
• Ability to inspire and influence others
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and to manage multiple tasks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as well as active listening skills
• Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and a strong commitment and passion to the mission of UJA-Federation
• Entrepreneurial and self-starter
• Willingness to be flexible with time and to work on Sundays as needed
• Strong attention to detail, ability to solve problems and work independently
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

• Three years’ experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the KJ fundraising portfolio and develop prospecting strategy to grow UJA’s donor base within the KJ community
• Oversee GMDM including prospecting, project management, proposal presentation and allocations, family engagement and follow-up
• Provide support and work closely with the director of CYPL to participate in strategic planning for the overall department
• Develop and implement new programming for families with elementary and middle school-aged children
• Serve as UJA liaison for family volunteer projects
• Work as PACT facilitator on seven Sundays throughout the year
• Support Manhattan team through event staffing
• Oversee general Manhattan fundraising portfolio
• Maintain records of donor portfolios and evaluate progress regularly with supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level