<p>Summary:</p> <p>The Development Associate (DA) supports the efforts of the Development team to raise funds, enabling JFS to support its programs.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Manages Annual Appeal activities </li><li>Contributes to content creation to promote fundraising efforts </li><li>Writes acknowledgement letters for annual fundraising activities </li><li>Manages internal fundraising campaigns including United Way and Jewish Federation </li><li>Manages all event processes and execution of event </li><li>Conducts prospecting for individual donors, grants, and foundations </li><li>Manages a small portfolio of current and prospective donors at the mid-range level ($250 - $999) </li><li>Develops and implements a program to attract and engage young adults </li><li>Engages volunteers in the development process </li><li>Supports assigned committee </li><li>Assists with other administrative tasks as needed and/or assigned </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.</p> <p>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with varying abilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>Education: Bachelor's degree</p> <p>Work Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in related field.</p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Knowledge of fundraising database (Raiser's Edge preferred) </li><li>Knowledge on the use of social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) in marketing and communication. </li><li>Demonstrates teamwork and support of the JFS mission and values. </li><li>Strong organizational skills. </li><li>Relationship building skills. </li><li>Knowledge of the use of office equipment, computers and related software applications. Licenses, Certifications and Professional Affiliations: N/A </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A</p> <p>Work Environment:</p> <p>Work is typically performed in an inside office environment.</p> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <p>This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.</p> <p>Travel:</p> <p>Travel within the community is required.</p> <p>Other:</p> <p>This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.</p> <p>JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</p> <p>This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.</p>