The Senior Development Assistant in UJA's Philanthropic Leadership Group (PLG) provides essential administrative support and analytical research to two senior staff members. PLG strategically engages UJA's major donors through giving societies at the $25K+ gift level and is ultimately responsible for closing all major gifts throughout the organization.
Responsibilities: • Navigate and maintain a sophisticated donor database; generate gift reports and solicitation materials • Support C-suite and senior lay leadership solicitations and engagements • Assist with fundraising materials, mailings, gift processing, and solicitation paperwork • Oversee and/or staff fundraising and volunteering events and site visits (some outside business hours) • Track and research prospective donors; document donor meetings and correspondence • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and prepare staff for internal and donor meetings
Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree and related administrative experience • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); comfort learning new databases • Detail-oriented and an effective time manager in a fast-paced environment
Salary: $50,000/year. Hybrid position with a set three days per week in office.