Endowment Associate

Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Supportive team culture

Mission-driven environment

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County seeks an Endowment Associate to support scholarship and grantmaking, coordinate donor stewardship, and highlight the enduring impact of legacy giving.

This role requires strong organization, confidentiality, and dedication to strengthening Jewish life through thoughtful philanthropy. You will collaborate with donors, lay leaders, and staff to ensure program excellence and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit administration, philanthropy, or related fields preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort working with data systems, Microsoft Office, and cloud-based tools.
• Familiarity with Jewish traditions, values, and holidays preferred.
• Experience administering scholarships or grants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer the annual scholarship process from application launch to award distribution.
• Serve as liaison to applicants, fund-holders, and committee members.
• Track and report on disbursements in accordance with policy.
• Support other grantmaking activities including donor-advised and designated distributions.
• Assist in planning and executing donor stewardship events and initiatives.
• Provide administrative support to Foundation leadership, including scheduling, meeting preparation, correspondence, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain donor data and reporting systems with emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare internal briefings and reports for donors and leadership.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, communications, and Foundation programs, ensuring seamless execution and follow-up.
• Contribute to stewardship and marketing content showcasing donor impact.
• Collaborate across departments to align endowment services with community-wide initiatives.
• Support other strategic projects and events as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Data proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based tools

Job description

A role with purpose, impact, and community

The Endowment Associate is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation’s scholarship and grant making initiatives, coordinating donor stewardship activities, and assisting in projects that highlight the enduring impact of legacy giving. This role is ideal for a highly organized, service-oriented professional who is passionate about strengthening Jewish life through thoughtful philanthropy.

Role & Impact

The Endowment Associate collaborates closely with donors, lay leaders, and colleagues to ensure exceptional program delivery and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Scholarship & Grantmaking Operations

• Administer the annual scholarship process from application launch to award distribution
• Serve as liaison to applicants, fund-holders, and committee members
• Track and report on disbursements in accordance with policy
• Support other grantmaking activities including donor-advised and designated distributions
• Assist in planning and executing donor stewardship events and initiatives
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to Foundation leadership, including scheduling, meeting preparation, correspondence, and recordkeeping
• Maintain donor data and reporting systems with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality
• Prepare internal briefings and reports for donors and leadership
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, communications, and Foundation programs, ensuring seamless execution and follow-up

Special Projects Support

• Contribute to stewardship and marketing content showcasing donor impact
• Collaborate across departments to align endowment services with community-wide initiatives
• Support other strategic projects and events as needed
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit administration, philanthropy, or related fields
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort working with data systems, Microsoft Office, and cloud-based tools
• Familiarity with Jewish traditions, values, and holidays (preferred)
• Experience administering scholarships or grants (preferred)

Why You Should Work Here:

We believe that legacy work is future-focused and so is our workplace. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off, including all major Jewish holidays
• Supportive team culture with room to grow
• A mission-driven environment where your work truly matters

This is a role for someone who thrives on both purpose and precision, helping donors make a lasting difference and ensuring community needs are met through strategic and compassionate philanthropy.

The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.