Development Associate, Individual Giving & Campaign

Passion. Purpose. Impact.  CJP is at the heart of Greater Boston's Jewish community, but our reach is felt around the world. Ranked by BBJ as Massachusetts’ largest non-profit organization – CJP is a philanthropic investor and mobilizer of people, resources, and skills that make a bigger difference locally and globally. We focus on making Jewish life and learning accessible to all individuals and families in Boston and beyond. We thoughtfully invest in the care and well-being of all community members. And we provide stability and growth to nonprofit organizations and institutions that underpin our community. Our greatest resource is our people — the staff, volunteers, partners, and leaders who help make Greater Boston’s Jewish community a welcoming home. It’s this energy and commitment that drive CJP’s mission. We are one of Boston's oldest and most respected philanthropic organizations and we are currently seeking a Development Associate.

Summary of Position:

The Development Associate will be an integral member of CJP’s Individual Giving and Campaign team. The Development Associate will support the overall administrative needs of up to five Development Officers in their fundraising efforts. The Associate will serve as a contact for other internal departments and will complete special projects on an ad hoc basis.  The Associate will act as the departmental point person for events as assigned and will assist in registration specifics and coordinating deadlines.

Essential Functions:

·             Proactively manage and coordinate with detail the Principal Gifts Officer’s and other Development Officers’ calendars and overall schedule; as well as assisting with managing donor strategy management on top prospects and donors and maintaining comprehensive development plans in the database.

·             Create and manage groups, reports and exports using database, manipulate and analyze lists, and support donor review process. Serve as a database power user.

·             Ensure all donor contact is recorded in database and biographical information updates are processed.

·             Develop background for briefing memos.

·             Contribute to donor solicitation, cultivation and stewardship projects.

·             Provide administrative support on Development events and programs.

·             Process expense reports and support internal calendaring.

·             Assist with providing back-up coverage for CJP switchboard/reception area.

·             Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Education:

·             Higher education degree or administrative/business training/certification preferred

Experience:

·     2-3 years of development focused experience preferred; 2+ years of administrative support experience

Skills/Qualifications:

·             Aptitude for detail and commitment to accuracy and follow through.

·             Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time and meet deadlines.

·             Ability to maintain confidentiality. 

·             Working knowledge of administrative and office procedures.

·             Proficient in Windows environment, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Database and Internet as well as managing Zoom meetings.

·             Desire to work in a fast- paced, entrepreneurial environment. 

·             Supportive of the CJP mission.

·             Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes and shifting priorities.

·             Keen writing and editing skills.

·             Strong interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills.

·             Ability to author and accurately proofread documents and correspondence. 

Other:

·             Understanding of the Boston Jewish community preferred

·             Occasional availability for early morning or evening meetings