Endowment Associate: Donor Stewardship & Grants

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

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.