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Tikvah · 1 day ago

Development Associate

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$65K/yr - $80K/yr

Tikvah is a leading Jewish think tank and educational institution committed to supporting the intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish State. The Development Associate is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of donors while supporting development initiatives including fundraising events and campaigns.

EducationNon ProfitPublishing

Responsibilities

Maintain a personal portfolio of entry-level Tikvah Society donors and prospects (annual gifts around $2,000)

Serve as the primary relationship manager for this portfolio of prospects, developing and implementing a strategy for these accounts

Set and regularly revise projections for all budgeted donors

Communicate with donor portfolio via face-to-face meetings, emails, phone calls, and Zoom meetings

Identify new Tikvah Society prospects by calling, emailing, and mailing lower-level donors and subscribers within Tikvah’s larger database

Track all donor interactions in Salesforce and maintain accurate portfolio data, updating addresses, emails, and names as needed

Review weekly development report package

Log all pledges into Salesforce and collect payment in a timely manner

Support department’s strategic engagements including events, direct mail campaigns, email campaigns, etc

Attend Tikvah’s events and other networking opportunities

Ensure proper donor recognition in all publications and oversee accurate donor lists for those publications

Regularly read Tikvah’s educational materials, participate in events, and take a proactive role in understanding Tikvah’s many programs in the US and Israel

Qualification

SalesforceFundraisingWriting skillsOrganizational skillsJewish cultureAlignment with missionAttention to detailWork independently

Required

Four-year degree or equivalent experience in a related field

Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills

Knowledge of Jewish ideas, culture, and American/Israeli public affairs

Willingness and ability to learn relevant software (e.g., CMR, Salesforce, email marketing tools, etc..)

Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality in written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently and take initiative

Alignment with Tikvah's mission

Preferred

Familiarity with the public/non-profit sector

Prior experience with Salesforce CRM

Benefits

Health insurance

401K plan

Paid vacation

Paid time off for Jewish and national holidays

Short Fridays

Company

Tikvah

Tikvah is a philanthropic foundation and ideas institution committed to supporting the intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish State.

Founded in 1992