Philanthropy Operations & Donor Relations Specialist

Houstonjewish; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Jewish holidays off

Dental & Vision benefits

FSA / DCA

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is seeking a dedicated Philanthropy Administrator to support day‑to‑day operations of the philanthropy team. You will assist the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Director with donor records, reporting, and campaign activities.

In this role you will help manage donor recognition, coordinate events, and ensure timely processing of gifts and related transactions, while delivering exceptional donor service across the community.

Qualifications

• Requires college degree or equivalent with strong administrative experience.
• 3–5 years in nonprofit, fundraising, or related roles preferred.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative and operational support to senior philanthropy leaders.
• Serve as administrative resource to Philanthropy Team members.
• Support data management, reporting, donor tracking, and follow-up.
• Manage Donor Honor Roll with Operations team for accurate recognition.
• Coordinate philanthropy events, donor communications, and campaigns.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is seeking a dedicated Philanthropy Administrator to support day‑to‑day operations of the philanthropy team. You will assist the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Director with donor records, reporting, and campaign activities.

In this role you will help manage donor recognition, coordinate events, and ensure timely processing of gifts and related transactions, while delivering exceptional donor service across the community.