Donor Development Services Operations Assistant

UJA-Federation of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York seeks a Donor Development Services Operations Assistant to provide essential administrative support. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and possess a Bachelor’s Degree. Responsibilities include managing donor acknowledgements and supporting fundraising efforts. This full-time role offers a salary of $50,000 and requires a detail-oriented, proactive individual with a strong affinity for the organization's mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Produce personalized acknowledgement letters for major donors.
• Assist in drafting Honoree and Chair letters.
• Manage procedures for acknowledgement processes.

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Communication

Writing

Detail-oriented

Proactive Work Ethic

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Donor Development Services Operations Assistant

Job Category: Campaign

Requisition Number: DONOR002283

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• Posted : April 25, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

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130 E 59th St
130 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022, USA

130 E 59th St
130 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022, USA

Donor Development Services (DDS) is an integral part of UJA-Federation of New York’s fundraising efforts, specifically focused on supporting high-end donor engagement, customized relationship-building, cash collection efforts, and impactful philanthropy.

The Operations Assistant role provides essential administrative support and quality control for the Donor Development Services team. The ideal candidate is both tech-savvy and a strong writer, able to learn new systems and looking for ways to optimize and improve processes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate, personalized acknowledgement letters for major donors by consulting with fundraising staff and comprehensive review of databases, donor files, and company websites.
• Assist in the process of drafting and finalizing Honoree and Chair letters.
• Support and manage procedures involved with acknowledgement processes, including standard acknowledgements.
• Update various acknowledgement tracking spreadsheets, creating and adding information as needed.
• Process major donor gifts, manage filing system for back-up material, and vet criteria for custom letters.
• Responsible for curating minutes of monthly FRD meeting
• Various projects as assigned

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Detail-oriented, persistent, and curious
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with fundraising databases a plus.
• Team player and proactive work ethic.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize and multitask in a demanding work environment.
• Strong affinity for UJA’s mission and familiarity with Jewish life and Israel.

The salary for this role is $50,000.

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