Development Associate

Columbia/Barnard Hillel

Role Overview

Columbia/Barnard Hillel is seeking an organized, innovative, team-oriented professional with strong communication skills to serve as the Development Associate. The Development Associate will report to the Assistant Director of Development and work with the Chief of Staff, Executive Director, and volunteer leadership to implement Columbia/Barnard Hillel's development and communications plan, including meeting an annual fundraising goal of $2.6 million.

The Development Associate will support the Columbia/Barnard Hillel Development department with critical administrative tasks. As a core member of the Development team, the Development Associate will be included in strategic planning conversations and meetings, giving them the opportunity to engage with all facets of the fundraising and nonprofit space. We strongly encourage personal growth and will add portfolio responsibilities based on the Development Associate's interest areas.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and maintain accuracy of donor database, identifying, troubleshooting, and ensuring accurate and up-to-date donor information
• Process donations and acknowledgements
• Draft, produce, and coordinate direct mail/email solicitations
• Support young professional and student development efforts, helping to build a culture of philanthropy and pipeline of future major donors and lay leaders
• Conduct ongoing prospect research and identify major gift donors
• In close coordination with the Board of Directors, assist in planning and collating materials for board committee meetings
• Support department events, including but not limited to Summer Welcome Events, Family Weekend, the Annual Dinner, and Reunion
• Prepare stakeholder communications
• Maintain communications calendar
• Brainstorm ideas to expand our outreach
• Provide general administrative support to the Development department.

What You've Accomplished

• Bachelor's degree required and 1-3 years of post-college work experience
• Knowledge of and experience with donor database systems, communications and mass email platforms, and online giving technologies.

What You’ll Bring to the Job

• Close attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills; able to communicate appropriately and effectively through email, formal letters, reports, and social media
• Ability to organize and complete projects accurately and efficiently
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with different types of individuals
• Passion for taking on challenging projects, and the ability to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Strong eagerness to learn more about all aspects of non-profit fundraising
• Desire to strategize on ways to engage with our alumni, parents, and broader community
• Pride in the accuracy and presentation of your work
• Exemplary time management skills, including the capacity to juggle competing priorities and deadlines, and to remain flexible within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both on a team and independently

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience.
• An opportunity to learn about and engage with all aspects of the fundraising and nonprofit space
• A comprehensive benefits package, including: health insurance, Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity, pension plan, life insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Plan, generous vacation/sick time, and family leave
• Great professional development, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities
• Dedicated and fun colleagues who will support you along the way.

About Columbia/Barnard Hillel

Columbia/Barnard Hillel is an exciting, fast-paced, intellectually rigorous work environment. We are a high energy, dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the Jewish experience of our students. Columbia/Barnard Hillel serves the undergraduate and graduate Jewish communities of Columbia University, Barnard College, and The Jewish Theological Seminary. There is a large and very active Jewish community based in the Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life and around campus.