Endowment & Scholarships Coordinator

The Jewish Federations of North America; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off including major

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with donors and leadership to ensure program delivery, manage administrative tasks, and maintain donor data confidentiality. This role suits a detail‑oriented, service‑driven professional committed to strengthening Jewish life through thoughtful philanthropy.

Qualifications

• 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).

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 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data systems experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based tools

Job description

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

You will collaborate with donors and leadership to ensure program delivery, manage administrative tasks, and maintain donor data confidentiality. This role suits a detail‑oriented, service‑driven professional committed to strengthening Jewish life through thoughtful philanthropy.