Development Associate

The Joyce D & Andrew J Mandell Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Joyce D & Andrew J Mandell Greater Hartford Jewish Community Center in West Hartford, CT, is seeking a Development Associate to support the Development Department. The role administers day-to-day fundraising operations, supports the annual campaign, and ensures accurate donor stewardship and events coordination.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree and 3+ years in fundraising or nonprofit work, with experience in donor databases or CRM systems and fundraising software.

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 the day-to-day operations of the Development Department.
• Ensure the annual campaign runs smoothly and donors receive stewardship.
• Coordinate events and manage systems that support philanthropy with accuracy and excellence.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Nonprofit administration

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Donor database software

Fundraising software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: WEST HARTFORD, CT 06117

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $47,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year

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.