Development Associate

About the PJCC:

Founded by a group of enthusiastic Jewish community members, the PJCC was brought to life in a rented home in Burlingame in 1948. A place of compassion and a symbol of unity to all, the PJCC quickly became popular among many San Mateo County residents. With demand for the Center growing by leaps and bounds, the tiny house was soon too small to support the needs of its membership, so the Center was moved to a storefront in San Carlos. By 1960, due to the Peninsula’s increasing population, the Board of Directors eagerly set out to find a new home yet again. In 1963, the PJCC purchased and opened a much larger facility on a 4+ acre site in the Belmont hills where it remained for the next 40 years.

First formed in the 19th Century to enable new immigrants to learn English, find housing, and promote community building, Jewish Community Centers soon became a hub of activity for people of all ages. Small classes for toddlers became early childhood departments; pools and steam rooms grew into full-fledged health, wellness, and recreation departments; and, as the population aged, information and services for seniors grew.

Currently, there are over 250 JCCs (Jewish Community Centers) in North America, including 17 in California alone. Although each center is unique, they share the goal of providing programs and services that reinforce the life-affirming values and proud traditions we embrace.

A Peninsula Tradition Continues

The PJCC proudly opened its new 12-acre home in Foster City in May 2004. This momentous occasion came as the result of years of hard work, contributions and the dedication of hundreds of individuals banding together. For over 55 years, the PJCC has worked to inspire a sense of community in San Mateo County. That dream has become a reality. For more information, visit www.pjcc.org or call 650.212.7522

Overview of the Role:

The PJCC Development Team seeks an engaging, creative, and detail-oriented individual to support and advance the organization’s strategic philanthropic plan. The Development Associate will report to the Director of Development and work closely with the Executive/Development Assistant, CEO, Development Committee, and other key managers and staff to ensure the successful accomplishment of fiscal year goals through through executing responsibilities outlined below.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Annual Appeal:

Oversee annual appeal process:

• Maintain appeal calendar of mailings
• Draft appeals, emails, and other solicitation communications and coordinate with Marketing Team
• Coordinate with Marketing Team to ensure all timelines are met
• Assist in coordinating follow-up activities (calls, emails, notes) with staff and lay leaders

Development Communications and Events:

Donor Stewardship:

• Contribute to overall donor stewardship plan, including drafting and coordinating donor newsletters, video content, and other communications in coordination with Marketing Team
• Help coordinate stewardship activities for Leadership and Major gift donors

Website/Social Media:

• Maintain and update Development website section in coordination with Marketing Team
• Maintain Development-related Social Media messaging in coordination with Marketing Team Events:
• Assist in planning and execution of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship events, including but not limited to: Coordinate leadership giving and engagement events including Annual Signature Fundraising Event in coordination with Development Committee Chair; and Legacy Society event in coordination with Legacy Committee
• Coordinate with staff throughout the agency to identify opportunities for donor/prospect engagement

Database Support:

Grants:

• Maintain grant documentation in Salesforce
• Track grants pipeline
• Review requests for proposals as needed

Corporate Donations (in collaboration with Executive/Development Assistant):

• Assist in updating documentation in Salesforce as needed
• Track Corporate Partners prospects/pipeline as needed

Individual Donations (in collaboration with Executive/Development Assistant):

• Coordinate to maintain leadership and major gifts engagement plans in Salesforce
• Assist in maintaining and updating documentation, including donor communications, in Salesforce as needed

Department Support:

Provide overall support to Development Team:

• Development Committee and sub-committees (in collaboration with Executive/Development Assistant)
• Plan meetings
• Take minutes as needed
• Coordinate content with lay leaders and Board
• Assist with donor/prospect outreach:
  • Conduct research
  • Schedule Meetings
  • Track follow-up
• Assist with tracking Department expenses
• Provide Salesforce data entry back-up to Development Team
• Internal meeting coordination
• Additional duties as needed

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Remain stationary
• Frequently stand for long periods of time during events
• Move within your work area
• Operate a computer and office productivity machinery
• Communicate across a variety of mediums
• Transport items up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the work environment can be noisy and you may be working in close proximity with others. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as phones, computers and printers. You will have access to restroom, copy room and break room facilities.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and, when possible, to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the PJCC and its employees.

PJCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

• Bachelor’s Degree desired (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5 years professional experience with fundraising experience; 2+ years of fundraising experience strongly desired
• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills required, mainly related to fundraising, marketing, or similar communications
• Experience using Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar CRM database strongly preferred
• Solid organization skills; ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong contributor in team environments
• Strategic thinking and ability to analyze information
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospect research
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required