Development Associate

Mandell JCC; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford is seeking a Development Associate to advance its philanthropic mission by managing the daily operations of the Development Department and ensuring accurate fundraising processes.

The role emphasizes donor stewardship, coordinating the annual campaign, event execution, and reliable use of donor CRM systems to support philanthropy. Collaboration with teams and a commitment to high standards are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Three or more years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit administration, donor relations, communications, or a related field.
• Experience working with donor database software or CRM systems; fundraising software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day operations of the Development Department.
• Ensure fundraising activities are executed efficiently.
• Oversee the annual campaign and donor stewardship.
• Coordinate events and support philanthropy systems.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The Development Associate plays a vital role in advancing the philanthropic mission of the Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford by administering the day-to-day operations of the Development Department. This position ensures that fundraising activities are executed efficiently, the annual campaign runs smoothly, donors receive exceptional stewardship, events are implemented and the systems that support philanthropy operate with accuracy and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Three or more years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit administration, donor relations, communications, or a related field.
• Experience working with donor database software or CRM systems; fundraising software experience preferred.