Development Coordinator

JFS of Greenwich; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family Services of Greenwich is seeking a Development Coordinator to join our Community Engagement team and strengthen fundraising efforts. This in-person role reports to the Chief Community Engagement Officer and supports operations from donor relations to events.

You will steward a small donor portfolio, manage CRM, assist with the annual gala, grants, and prospect research while collaborating with the CCEO to drive revenue growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a non-profit development department.
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising software; tech-savvy and adaptable.
• Highly motivated, self-starter able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Professional, detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• CRM Management — Manage all aspects of donations, donor acknowledgement, reporting, lists, data hygiene
• Special Events— Assist with planning and execution of the annual gala, working closely with the event committee, and smaller events
• Prospect Research — Identify new individual, foundation, and corporate prospects
• Annual Revenue Goals - Collaborate with the team and Board of Directors to meet or exceed annual revenue goals
• Grants Management — Support foundation research, prepare proposals and reports, while maintaining standard materials
• Assist the CCEO with: Donor stewardship and retention; Board of Directors communications; Institutional giving and corporate sponsorships; Planned giving

Skills

Fundraising experience

Nonprofit development

Donor relations

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor databases

Fundraising software

CRM systems

Job description

• Location 67 HOLLY HILL LN,Greenwich, CT, 06830-6072,United States

Class: Full-Time

Reports To: Chief Community Engagement Officer

Location: In Person

POSITION SUMMARY:

Jewish Family Services of Greenwich (JFS) is a leading non-profit social services agency serving the Fairfield County community. We provide behavioral health services, Jewish Health & Healing programming, older adult support, immigration support, immigration legal services, and food resources. We are seeking a Development Coordinator to join our Community Engagement team and strengthen our fundraising efforts. This position reports to the Chief Community Engagement Officer (CCEO).

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing professionally. The Development Coordinator supports essential fundraising operations including special events, CRM management, donor relations, prospect research, and grants management. Working closely with the CCEO, this position stewards a small portfolio of donors to help retain and increase giving.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• CRM Management — Manage all aspects of donations, donor acknowledgement, reporting, lists, data hygiene
• Special Events— Assist with planning and execution of the annual gala, working closely with the event committee, and smaller events
• Prospect Research — Identify new individual, foundation, and corporate prospects
• Annual Revenue Goals - Collaborate with the team and Board of Directors to meet or exceed annual revenue goals
• Grants Management — Support foundation research, prepare proposals and reports, while maintaining standard materials
• Assist the CCEO with:
  • Donor stewardship and retention
  • Board of Directors communications
  • Institutional giving and corporate sponsorships
  • Planned giving

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a non-profit development department
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising software; tech-savvy and adaptable
• Highly motivated, self-starter able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Professional, detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and communications skills