Development Associate: Build Community & Donor Impact

Bobbi & Barry Lewis Jewish Community Center; West Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Development Associate at Bobbi & Barry Lewis Jewish Community Center in West Nyack, NY supports fundraising, donor engagement, events, and development initiatives, working with the Chief Development Officer to cultivate relationships and donor stewardship.

The role helps grow philanthropy across individual giving, major gifts, corporate and foundation support, and campaigns, coordinating data, reports, and communications with staff and volunteers to advance the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive development or fundraising experience preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a donor-centered approach to fundraising and stewardship.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and build trust with donors, volunteers, partners, and colleagues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and follow-through skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Development Officer and team in implementing the annual development plan across giving, major gifts, corporate support, grants, events, and campaigns.
• Support fundraising campaigns by identifying prospects, preparing materials, tracking outreach, and following up on opportunities.
• Assist with donor research to identify new engagement opportunities and support.
• Track fundraising goals, activity, and progress; provide reports to leadership.
• Collaborate with marketing to develop donor-centered communications.

Skills

Donor relations

Donor stewardship

Relationship-building

Communication

Project management

Fundraising

Tools

Bloomerang

Google Workspace

Job description

The Development Associate at Bobbi & Barry Lewis Jewish Community Center in West Nyack, NY supports fundraising, donor engagement, events, and development initiatives, working with the Chief Development Officer to cultivate relationships and donor stewardship.

The role helps grow philanthropy across individual giving, major gifts, corporate and foundation support, and campaigns, coordinating data, reports, and communications with staff and volunteers to advance the organization’s mission.