About the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater
The United Jewish Federation of Tidewater (UJFT) provides critical funding to Jewish agencies, institutions, and programs locally and around the world through its Annual Community Campaign as well as other fundraising streams. With the support of donors and volunteers, the Federation builds and fosters a vibrant and engaging Jewish community. Through its beneficiary agencies, the Federation provides support for Jews in need wherever that need may be: Jewish education for children, teens, and adults, care for Jewish elderly and those with special needs, and support for Israel.
JOB SUMMARY
The Development Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy of donor engagement and funding opportunities for UJFT/Simon Family JCC departments, programs, and initiatives. These include (but are not limited to) individual donations, public and private grants, and individual and corporate sponsorships. The goal of the position is to maximize financial resources while broadening the donor base. The Development Coordinator will work closely with other members of the development team in strategizing how to connect donors with their philanthropic interests and the organization’s priorities.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of donors for UJFT/JCC programming in consultation with the Federation’s Chief Development Officer.
• Create and implement a strategy to identify and engage individual and corporate sponsors, grantors, and donors to deepen existing connections with UJFT/JCC and to create new ones.
• Work closely with annual campaign colleagues to identify and cross-cultivate prospects to increase donor engagement.
• Work closely with programs department colleagues to ensure that fundraising activities align with program timelines and funding deadlines and to understand and articulate the unique programs, their audiences, budgets, and funding needs for grants, sponsorships, and donations.
• Research public and private grant opportunities, write proposals, and submit grant applications.
• Work closely with all professionals and lay leaders involved in outreach and engagement, grant research and writing, Life & Legacy giving, and individual and corporate sponsorships.
• Use the Federation’s CRM to manage, track, and record donor contacts and engagement efforts.
• Work with the Chief Development Officer to develop, oversee, and track relevant budgets.
• Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or nonprofit development.
• Experience with donor engagement and solicitation
• Proven success in developing/implementing strategies to engage new and steward existing donors
• Grant research and writing experience
• Proficiency with fundraising databases and CRMs
• Creative and innovative problem-solver
• Strong oral and written communication skills to support donor engagement and stewardship strategies, grant writing, and to help sharpen marketing messages
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including department heads, volunteers, donors, grantors, influencers, colleagues and others
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
• Proficiency with common office applications – MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canva
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for donor meetings and events
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods and use a computer. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
The duties outlined in this job description are representative and are not all-inclusive. Duties may be amended at the discretion of the Chief Development Officer or EVP/CEO.
The full-time salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000, depending on experience. Qualified candidates may inquire and apply by submitting a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to [email protected].
Review of applications and resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The United Jewish Federation of Tidewater/ Simon Family Jewish Community Center is firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying disability or veteran status.