Overview

UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community. Thanks to our network of hundreds of non-profits, we can leverage our expertise across any number of areas — including health and human services, arts and culture, and education — to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year.

This position provides essential administrative support and analytical research skills to two major gift officers in the Capital Gifts & Special Initiatives (CGSI) team and to a Planned Giving Officer in the Planned Giving & Endowments Department (PG&E).

Capital Gifts and Special Initiatives (CG&SI) presents opportunities for donors to make designated gifts for brick-and-mortar projects, programmatic endowments, and targeted initiatives focused on strategic initiatives.

The Planned Giving & Endowments (PG&E) department works with individual donors to create planned gifts that meet their philanthropic and financial objectives in support of UJA’s mission.

Major Responsibilities in CGSI:

  • Oversee aspects of Community Initiative for Holocaust Survivor Coffeehouses including liaising with marketing and communications, catering manager, security, colleagues and external partners.
  • Assist with department fundraising materials for internal and external meetings, events, volunteer opportunities and site visits.
  • Support director as needed in everyday tasks, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and communicating with major donors.
  • Prepare weekly team check-in materials and ensure follow-up through task-oriented note taking.
  • Research donor engagement opportunities and services within UJA-Federation network of organizations.

Major Responsibilities in PG&E:

  • Assist with aspects of Legacy Recognition Events, and Heritage Society Events, including working with the conference center for catering needs and M&C for marketing needs.
  • Coordinate with annual fundraising teams to identify and provide legacy pins for relevant events.
  • Track gifts in UJA’s CRM including all moves and communications in FR101.
  • Draft, compile and send individualized Endowments and Trust reports to donors.
  • Assist in PG&E’s checkbox strategy, by coordinating follow-up.
  • Process PG&E’s internal purchasing through COUPA system.

General Responsibilities:

  • Draft UJA in Brief blurbs for both CGSI and PG&E, as well as CIHS acknowledgments for CGSI.
  • Balance priorities between two departments and multiple professionals.

Competencies and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Comfortable using technology and learning new databases
  • Able to work on projects independently while also working as part of a team
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Positive work ethic, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented, effective time manager, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in an extremely fast-paced work environment
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse professionals
  • Knowledge of UJA work and network of organization is a plus
  • Flexibility to work at events and programs when required, which may be outside of normal business hours

The salary for this position is $50,000 annually.

Great Perks. Because We Appreciate Great Employees.

TIME OFF

We offer a generous number of vacation days and have the Jewish holidays off as well. Fridays our offices close early (October to March at 3:00 pm and April to September at 4:00 pm). All so you can relax and recharge.

HYBRID MODEL

We’re operating on a hybrid work model: three set days in the office and two days remote. So enjoy the best of both worlds — the comforts of home and the energy of the office.

HEALTH CARE

UJA provides a top-tier medical and dental plan, along with a flexible spending account. We also offer life insurance. And for a small cost you can take part in on-site yoga and exercise classes at our Manhattan office. Wellness matters to us.

PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT

UJA employees can enroll in a pension plan and tax deferred annuity.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Classes, workshops, and compelling speakers will keep you at the top of your game.

COMMUNITY

We come together as a staff to commemorate holidays (from Rosh Hashanah to MLK Day), volunteer at nonprofits, and celebrate our accomplishments together. (Our chocolate chip cookies are legendary!)

SOME MORE (YES, MORE!)

We also offer a backup childcare program. And a commuter benefit plan. So, you can get to work and feel good about it.

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