Development Associate at University of Michigan Hillel

Hillel International • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

The Development Associate contributes to the development team’s management, execution, and success in advancing Michigan Hillel’s fundraising initiatives in support of a multimillion-dollar annual campaign goal. This early-career role offers the opportunity to develop core fundraising skills, including prospect research and solicitation. It involves regular engagement with graduating seniors, new alumni, current donors, and prospective supporters. Strong attention to detail and close awareness of day-to-day development team activities are essential. Knowledge of the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor Jewish communities is preferred but not required. The position reports to the Director of Development.

The role supports student philanthropy, including coordinating phonathon hiring, training, performance, and resources; overseeing software development and communication with students; implementing the Senior Legacy Campaign; and organizing the twice-annual Thankathon. It also includes hiring and managing a Development Fellow, staffing parent, family, and alumni programming, and soliciting those groups as assigned.

The Development Associate builds relationships with assigned donors, coordinates donor recognition and stewardship, ensures timely and accurate communications, assists with stewardship events, gathers impact stories and data with Jewish Student Life staff, and maintains accurate donor records and activity logs. Additional duties include attending Hillel programs on evenings and weekends as necessary, participating in donor meetings, cultivation events, conferences, and professional development, and providing other support as assigned.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Experience using Salesforce, Little Green Light, or other database applications, with close attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor Jewish communities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate phonathon hiring, training, caller and shift performance, and program resources, maintaining effective solicitation scripts, best practices, and appropriate caller and donor incentives.
• Oversee phonathon software development and facilitate communication and collaboration between the company and students.
• Develop the leadership structure and fundraising strategy for the Senior Legacy Campaign and support its implementation and class gift.
• Organize student leadership for the Thankathon, held twice annually to recognize supporters.
• Hire and manage a Development Fellow.
• Staff parent and family programming and alumni programming as assigned.
• Solicit parent, family, and alumni groups as assigned.
• Build and maintain relationships with assigned donors through timely acknowledgments, personalized updates, and year-round engagement.
• Lead new donor recognition efforts and coordinate stewardship strategies for annual campaign donors.
• Ensure timely and accurate donor communications, including letters, emails, and calls.
• Serve as liaison between the Development Marketing Manager and Director of Development.
• Assist with stewardship events and experiences that recognize and engage donors.
• Collaborate with Jewish Student Life staff to collect stories and data demonstrating the impact of giving.
• Maintain accurate donor records and stewardship activity logs in the CRM or database.
• Attend Hillel programs on evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Record relevant interactions and notes in the database to keep donor and gift information accurate and up to date.
• Engage in donor meetings, cultivation events, and conferences.
• Participate in professional development or networking opportunities, including HIGA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending accounts.
• Generous vacation and sick time.
• Parental leave.
• Professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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