Fundraising & Donor Relations Associate

Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. invites applications for a Development Associate.

This role sits in the Development & Marketing Department and supports fundraising strategies to grow and sustain the organization's impact. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you will help build relationships with donors and stakeholders to secure financial support for our mission and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, communications or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a fundraising function with responsibility for both idea creation/planning and implementation within a community-based organization.
• Experience in planning and implementing fundraising and other special events.
• Non-Profit experience preferred.
• Proficiency in donor management software
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Support in identification, cultivation, and stewardship of donors and prospects
• Manage donor portfolios through Donor Perfect and other platforms
• Manage the donation process from receipt to acknowledgement/Thank you
• Provide support to the department in event planning
• Support Director of Development & Marketing in the JFCS mission of supporting our programs by raising funds.
• Prepare various reports including impact reports, in collaboration with the marketing staff.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Event planning

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management or communications

Tools

Donor Perfect

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. invites applications for a Development Associate.

This role sits in the Development & Marketing Department and supports fundraising strategies to grow and sustain the organization's impact. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you will help build relationships with donors and stakeholders to secure financial support for our mission and programs.