Impact-Driven Fundraising & Donor Relations Associate

Jewish Family Children's Services of the Suncoast; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Family Children’s Services of the Suncoast is seeking a Development Associate to join the Development & Marketing Department. This role supports fundraising strategies, cultivates donor relationships, and helps implement programs that sustain the organization's mission.

Under the Head of Philanthropy, you will manage donor portfolios, process donations, assist with events, prepare impact reports, and collaborate with leadership to engage supporters and drive financial support.

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

• Identify, cultivate, and steward 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

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor Perfect

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jewish Family Children’s Services of the Suncoast is seeking a Development Associate to join the Development & Marketing Department. This role supports fundraising strategies, cultivates donor relationships, and helps implement programs that sustain the organization's mission.

Under the Head of Philanthropy, you will manage donor portfolios, process donations, assist with events, prepare impact reports, and collaborate with leadership to engage supporters and drive financial support.