Development Associate

Jewish Family and Children's Services • San Francisco, CA

2d • $33 - $38

About The Position

The Development Associate is a key member of JFCS’s Development team, collaborating across the department to support our fundraising efforts. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and excited to play a hands-on role in advancing a mission-driven organization. This role contributes to a variety of initiatives that help sustain and grow our community of supporters including donor research, donor correspondence and gift solicitations (primarily under $1,000), and assist with event planning and execution. The position supports donor relations and provides essential administrative coordination to keep the team running smoothly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including spreadsheet maintenance, and strong proofreading and editing skills required
• Understanding of fundraising principles and donor stewardship practices is preferred
• Interest in development/fundraising work in a not-for-profit setting
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends to support programs, events, or community engagement activities

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Jewish community, holidays, and cultural activities is not required but is helpful when coordinating or participating in activities with the Jewish Community

Responsibilities

• Fields donor phone calls and emails, and other inquiries
• Assists with mailings, including one-time requests, materials, tribute cards and letters
• Performs Prospect Research
• Ensures information is archived, properly including duplicating copies, filing, scanning, and adding to Salesforce; Supports record-keeping and updates
• Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events, donor meetings, and development activities
• Prepare donor profiles and background materials for meetings; Assist with the creation and distribution of fundraising materials

Benefits

• Employer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)
• Cafeteria benefits plan that lets you customize coverage to fit your needs, with options like health insurance, FSAs, retirement plans, and wellness programs
• 16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually
• 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees