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UJA-Federation of New York · 1 day ago

Development Assistant, Young Leaders

positionNew York, New York, United States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$50K/yr - $50K/yr

UJA-Federation of New York is seeking a Development Assistant for their Young Leaders program, which engages individuals in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s. The role involves providing administrative support for events, managing donor engagement, and overseeing marketing projects to enhance fundraising initiatives.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support for UJA Young Leaders department and staff across events, programs, campaign and donor engagement opportunities, as well as for ongoing and occasional FRD (fundraising) initiatives
General responsibilities could include: ordering supplies, paying invoices, processing expense reports, requesting materials, arranging food and room requests as needed for specific fundraisers/events
Use fundraising database to process gifts and payments, manage event registrations, run giving lists/reports, and track attendance at meetings, events, programs, and trips. Encouraged to take ownership for account clean-up on any donor/prospect account being worked on
In working with the broader Young Leaders team, manage the UJA Young Leaders micro-site and outlook inbox inquiries coming from prospective donors. Begin with research, followed by donor calls/zooms/meetings, ultimately collaborating with other fundraisers to move donors along to proper ‘home’ within UJA Young Leaders
Provide event support before, during and after UJA Young Leaders meetings, events and programs with emphasis on prospecting and creative brainstorms
Oversee marketing partnership and projects including the Young Leaders newsletter and social media strategies (with professional partnership where appropriate)
Help fundraisers create ‘universe of donors’ through research, event follow-up, donor inquiries and more
Programs within portfolio includes, but are not limited to: Generosity Gala, Young Leaders Executive Committee, Jewish Learning Series, Chai Project Committee, Couples programming, and boutique/30s events
TBA: additional projects/tasks as assigned

Qualification

Database managementMicrosoft OfficeFundraising interestEvent supportOrganizational skillsWriting skillsInterpersonal communicationTeam playerTime managementDetail-orientedProactive self-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel in particular), the Internet, and database management
Excellent organizational skills and an ability to understand systems and procedures
Detail-oriented, effective time manager, with the ability to multitask in an extremely fast-paced work environment
Excellent writing, editing, and administrative skills
Flexible and proactive self-starter with strong interpersonal communication skills
Interest in fundraising, philanthropy and events
Positive work ethic and ability to work as part of a team
Flexibility to work at events and programs when required, which may be outside of normal business hours

Company

UJA-Federation of New York

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UJA-Federation of NY cares for people in need, inspires a passion for life & learning, and strengthens communities in NY & around the world.
dateFounded in 1917
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.ujafedny.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$16M
Key Investors
Jim Joseph Foundation
2018-03-25Grant
2017-09-17Grant· $0.6M
2014-06-15Grant· $4.4M

Leadership Team

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Eric Goldstein
Chief Executive Officer
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Deborah Joselow
Managing Director
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