New Posting - Temple Emanu-El (Dallas)

The Development Administrator will work closely with the Sr. Director of Congregational Advancement in coordinating the Development Program including: communicating with members and volunteers, developing written correspondence, providing stewardship of donors, event planning and management, and database maintenance. The Development Administrator will exhibit strong writing skills, be detail-oriented, and possess the ability to work closely with staff and volunteers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Work with the Sr. Director of Congregational Advancement in coordinating the Development Department activities which involves coordinating events, developing plans and scheduling meetings; writing solicitation proposals and letters, acknowledgement letters, and other materials; interacting with volunteers; and tracking results of campaigns for analysis purposes.
• Obtain a current understanding of Temple’s strengths, visions, core values and goals so that these can be articulated accurately and enthusiastically to prospective donors and volunteers.
• Work with Sr. Director of Advancement to create and maintain a stewardship program that includes acknowledgement, recognition, and continued involvement, as appropriate, of the donor within the particular program or project to which the donor has been a major contributor.
• Coordinate cultivation and donor events.
• Assist with the posting of Development information on Temple’s website in coordination with the Communication’s Office.
• Assist with the maintenance of the Development database, Raiser’s Edge; updating constituent information when needed; adding notes and research information on constituents; and adding actions that assist with tracking moves with prospects.
• Become knowledgeable of all Development projects and campaigns.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Advancement.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree a minimum
• Minimum of 3-5 years professional experience in non-profit fundraising
• Well organized with the ability to effectively handle multiple tasks
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge preferred
• Ability to set priorities and meet multiple deadlines with minimum supervision
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of social media applications
• High enthusiasm, creativity, and sociability