Development & Donor Relations Coordinator

UJA-Federation of New York; Town of Woodbury (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Development Assistant at UJA-Federation of New York’s Long Island Division provides essential administrative, fundraising, event, and donor-relations support in a fast-paced, hybrid setting.

You will work with Development Executives, donors, and volunteers to plan major events, maintain donor data, process gifts, and ensure timely follow-up. This role requires detail-orientation, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support, including scheduling and meeting coordination.
• Support planning and execution of major fundraising events and donor gatherings.
• Coordinate event logistics: invitations, registrations, seating, materials, on-site registration.
• Maintain donor data in fundraising databases and generate reports.
• Process gifts, registrations, payments, invoices following procedures.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Marketing, IT, HR and other teams.
• Provide on-site support before, during, and after meetings and events; some events outside hours.
• Contribute to a collaborative team by sharing information and solving problems.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Fundraising databases

Reporting tools

Virtual meeting platforms

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fundraising databases

Microsoft Suite

CRM/Database tools

Job description

The Development Assistant at UJA-Federation of New York’s Long Island Division provides essential administrative, fundraising, event, and donor-relations support in a fast-paced, hybrid setting.

You will work with Development Executives, donors, and volunteers to plan major events, maintain donor data, process gifts, and ensure timely follow-up. This role requires detail-orientation, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.