Overview

Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (MMJCCM) creates opportunities for people to connect, grow, and learn within an ever-changing Jewish landscape. The MMJCCM imagines Jewish life that is diverse and engages meaningfully with its values, culture, and ideas in everyday lives.

The MMJCCM is looking for a Donor Relations + Events Manager responsible for assisting Development team in identifying and qualifying major and planned gift prospects, cultivating donor relationships, and helping to manage donor relationships.

The Donor Relations + Events Manager works collaboratively across the Development Team to support and advance donor relations efforts, partnering with colleagues to move prospects forward, and deepening engagement. This role also contributes to initiatives, manages donor data systems in partnership with the Development Business Manager, and leads the planning and execution of high-impact events at the MMJCCM that strengthen donor engagement and community visibility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with research and join exploratory meetings with donors and prospects to assess giving capacity and interest
  • Help develop a portfolio across all donor levels and move qualified prospects to senior fundraisers (such as the Deputy, CDO, CEO, Senior Development team)
  • Assist Development Team with the stewardship of donors
  • Cultivate and donors through personal visits, phone calls, email communications, and building tours
  • Draft donor correspondence, acknowledgments, and program updates
  • Lead planning and execution of donor-focused events at the JCC including cultivation gatherings, recognition events, and tours
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure events align with fundraising goals and community engagement strategies
  • Manage event logistics, communications, and follow-up to maximize impact
  • Partner with Center Directors to support volunteer-led fundraising and stewardship initiatives
  • Use donor management systems to update records, track engagement, and generate reports
  • Collaborate with the Development Business Manager to analyze donor data and improve workflow
  • Ensure accurate documentation of donor interactions and gift information
  • Participate in strategy sessions, team meetings, and donor engagement planning

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience in event planning, donor relations, fundraising, or customer engagement
  • Experience generating and interpreting reports
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Proficiency with donor databases, Microsoft Suite, and Google Suite
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams
  • Training or coursework in fundraising principles and practices
  • Interest and enthusiasm for Jewish communal fundraising

PREFERRED SKILLS

  • Ability to assess donor interests and align them with organizational goals
  • Experience implementing cultivation and recognition plans
  • Comfort using technology to enhance donor engagement
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to communicate across generational and cultural differences
  • Familiarity with Jewish communal organizations or cultural institutions

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
  • A chance to shape donor engagement and event strategy at a vibrant community hub
  • Access to all the JCC’s cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
  • Investment in professional development and leadership skills
  • Free fitness membership for the pool and health club

COMPENSATION

The compensation range for this role is $85,000-$100,000.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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