Overview
About the Organization:
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.
Position Summary:
The Development Associate/Executive is responsible for fundraising for the annual campaign by developing and strengthening relationships between UJA-Federation’s lay leaders, donors, volunteers, and prospects. They engage professionals from the real estate industry in the mission of UJA-Federation through fundraising, social and educational opportunities, and leadership development initiatives. They contribute to the estimated $18 million that the division raises annually.
Major Responsibilities:
· Develop and implement strategies to increase the dollars raised for the annual campaign and secure new gifts through outreach, relationship building, face-to-face solicitation, telephone contact, and event follow-up.
· Develop and strengthen relations between UJA-Federation and volunteers/donors/lay leaders/prospects.
· Educate donors and prospects about the mission of UJA-Federation of New York.
· Develop additive giving opportunities for donors through Planned Giving and Endowments and capital and special giving.
· Organize small- and large-scale fundraising events. These events ensure an opportunity for donors and prospects to connect with UJA-Federation through social, networking, and fundraising programs — with a focus on specific real estate industries/cohorts such as hospitality, real estate tech, and women in real estate.
· Act as lead fundraiser for The Annual Hospitality Reception.
· Develop leadership and provide opportunities for leadership to connect to UJA-Federation in a more significant and personal way.
· Follow-up with referrals, donors, and prospects to the Real Estate Division to ensure that information is disseminated, and the campaign is strengthened.
Competencies/Prior Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree required
· 1-3 years fundraising experience
· Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and a passion for our mission.
· Knowledge of various constituencies within the real estate industry.
· Strong communication skills
· Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
· Creative, energetic, self-motivated, quick learner
· Ability to handle multiple priorities
· Solid written, oral & presentation skills
· Strong customer service orientation
· Ability to work in a team environment while pursuing individual assignments