Fundraising & Donor Relations Coordinator

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREENWICH; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family Services of Greenwich is seeking a Development Coordinator to join our Community Engagement team and strengthen fundraising efforts. This role reports to the Chief Community Engagement Officer and supports donor relations, events, prospect research, and grants management.

The position manages donations in our CRM, helps plan the annual gala, and collaborates with staff and the board to steward donors and grow giving in a dynamic nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a non-profit development department.
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising software; tech-savvy and adaptable.
• Highly motivated, self-starter able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Professional, detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Grant writing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• CRM Management — Manage all aspects of donations, donor acknowledgement, reporting, lists, data hygiene.
• Special Events — Assist with planning and execution of the annual gala with the event committee.
• Prospect Research — Identify new individual, foundation, and corporate prospects.
• Annual Revenue Goals — Collaborate with the team and Board to meet or exceed revenue goals.
• Grants Management — Support foundation research, prepare proposals and reports, maintain materials.
• Assist the CCEO with donor stewardship, board communications, institutional giving, and planned giving.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Non-profit experience

Donor databases

Grant writing

Project management

Analytical skills

Communications

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Fundraising software

Donor databases

Job description

Jewish Family Services of Greenwich is seeking a Development Coordinator to join our Community Engagement team and strengthen fundraising efforts. This role reports to the Chief Community Engagement Officer and supports donor relations, events, prospect research, and grants management.

The position manages donations in our CRM, helps plan the annual gala, and collaborates with staff and the board to steward donors and grow giving in a dynamic nonprofit environment.