Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore | Owings Mills, MD Salary: $55,000–$65,000
The Development Coordinator supports fundraising and donor engagement efforts that sustain and grow the JCC's impact as a vibrant center for Jewish life and community connection. This role supports the execution of development strategies, campaigns, and events. This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about Jewish communal life and eager to grow in the field of nonprofit development.
Fundraising & Donor Engagement
• Support grants, sponsorships, fundraising, and annual giving initiatives that advance the JCC's mission and programs • Assist in the identification, cultivation, stewardship, and recognition of donors, sponsors, and community partners • Prepare donor-facing materials including appeals and acknowledgment letters • Track donor activity, pledges, and engagement to ensure timely, thoughtful follow-up and stewardship
Events & Community Engagement
• Support the planning and execution of signature JCC fundraising, board, and community events including Hall of Fame, JLive, Block Party, and Maccabi • Coordinate event logistics including vendor management, timelines, registration, invitation lists, and event materials • Provide on-site event support, including evenings and occasional weekends
Database & Gift Processing
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the CRM system and special events database • Process gifts in NPSP and generate timely acknowledgment letters, tax receipts, and related donor documentation • Track donor engagement and ensure data integrity for reporting, segmentation, and communications
Communications & Marketing Support
• Assist in drafting and reviewing fundraising, donor, and event communications, including marketing materials, email, and social media content • Collaborate with marketing staff to ensure alignment of messaging across JCC campaigns, centers and programs
Research & Administrative Support
• Conduct prospect research to support the expansion of corporate sponsors and community engagement strategies • Assist with grant writing, reporting, and tracking • Provide administrative support, including meeting coordination, note-taking, and tracking follow-up for the development team
Qualifications
• 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, event planning, or related field preferred • Familiarity with the Jewish community, Jewish communal organizations, or a strong interest in Jewish life and values • Experience with donor databases or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, NPSP) strongly preferred • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort learning new systems • Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and donor engagement
Benefits: Generous time off, paid holidays, health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) employer match, FSA/HSA options, life insurance, long-term disability, complimentary JCC membership, discounts on programs including preschool and summer camp.