Development Lead: Donor Growth & Events (Lawyers Division)

UJA-Federation of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UJA-Federation of New York is seeking a confident Development Associate or Executive to engage, cultivate, and solicit donors and prospects through face-to-face solicitations, fundraising events, and leadership support. The role oversees a portfolio including Trusts & Estates and Privacy, coordinating events and initiatives across multiple subgroups.

The position emphasizes building relationships, strategic fundraising planning for the annual campaign, and providing professional support to

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking and analytic abilities.
• Experience coordinating events.
• Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and passion for UJA-Federation’s mission.
• Ability to initiate and follow through on self-defined goals and objectives while remaining part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Educate donors and prospects about the mission to inspire giving.
• Develop fundraising strategies to increase the dollars raised for the annual campaign.
• Oversee the Annual Trusts and Estates Event (over 500 attendees and $700k raised annually).
• Develop programming for the Trusts & Estates and other groups to create a pipeline of donors and leaders.
• Provide support to the Trusts & Estates Executive Committee and other groups (agenda setting, reports, meeting notes, follow-up).
• Maintain records of donor engagement and evaluate progress with supervisor.
• Develop and update research on individuals and companies in the Lawyers Division portfolio; identify viable prospects through outreach and relationship-building.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Event coordination

Jewish community knowledge

Passion for mission

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

UJA-Federation of New York is seeking a confident Development Associate or Executive to engage, cultivate, and solicit donors and prospects through face-to-face solicitations, fundraising events, and leadership support. The role oversees a portfolio including Trusts & Estates and Privacy, coordinating events and initiatives across multiple subgroups.

The position emphasizes building relationships, strategic fundraising planning for the annual campaign, and providing professional support to