Development Coordinator: Donor Relations & Campaigns

Milwaukee Jewish Federation; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Center (HERC) seeks a Development Associate to coordinate HERC’s annual campaign and donor portfolio strategy, including individual, grant, and foundation giving topping $1M annually.

This position plays a key role in the administration and execution of the organization's annual fundraising efforts, donor stewardship activities, database management, gift processing, and development communications.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining donor databases/CRMs and donor records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience processing gifts, pledges, acknowledgments, and donor correspondence.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently while collaborating with staff and donors.
• Familiarity with donor management software CRM systems or willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage administrative aspects of the annual fundraising campaign.
• Maintain campaign timelines, donor lists, and tracking systems.
• Prepare appeal materials, mailing lists, and campaign reports.
• Monitor campaign progress and assist with donor follow-up activities.
• Support special fundraising initiatives and year-end giving campaigns.
• Maintain donor database (CRM) and ensure accurate donor records.
• Enter and process gifts, pledges, and donor information in a timely manner.
• Generate reports and donor lists to support fundraising and stewardship efforts.
• Track donor interactions, appeals, and campaign results.
• Process gifts and prepare donor acknowledgment letters and receipts.
• Coordinate stewardship communications and recognition activities.
• Assist in maintaining donor records related to recognition and giving history.
• Support development-related content for newsletters, emails, and other donor communications.

Skills

Donor relations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management / related field

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Nathan & Esther Pelz Holocaust Education Center (HERC) seeks a Development Associate to coordinate HERC’s annual campaign and donor portfolio strategy, including individual, grant, and foundation giving topping $1M annually.

This position plays a key role in the administration and execution of the organization's annual fundraising efforts, donor stewardship activities, database management, gift processing, and development communications.