Philanthropy Assistant

The Philanthropy Assistant is integral to the Development Department, which raises critical funds so JSSA can carry out its mission. This position works collaboratively with all Major and Planned Gifts team members, providing assistance on a range of administrative, fundraising, and development functions. This is a great entry-level opportunity for a motivated team player with exceptional project and time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills eager to further their knowledge of fundraising principles and practices in a non-profit environment!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the team by helping to manage the scheduling of donors, leadership committees, and other outside meetings.
• Work closely with Chief Development Officer and the Director of Major & Planned Gifts to prepare accurate and engaging follow-up and donor communications.
• Administer data regarding donor relationships and record hygiene in Virtuous CRM.
• Research and create standard donor profiles of qualified prospective individual, foundation, and corporate donors using various tools, including DonorSearch.
• Work with the Development Stewardship Manager on external events and meetings, including logistics and day-to-day support.
• Provide support to the Scholarship Program, including communications with student awardees and working with the volunteer committee.
• Serve as the first point of contact for all external and internal fundraising inquiries via phone and email.
• Effectively convey the organization’s mission, vision, and programs to potential donors.
• Process and track department expenses.
• Provide Development department administrative support; interact with staff throughout the department and organization and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Keep up to date with fundraising initiatives and news from across the organization.
• Coordinate special projects, such as car donations, and other duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of nonprofit development support or similar experience required.
• Competent writing skills with the ability to adapt to and write for other voices required.
• Experience with grant or fundraising/development writing is strongly preferred.
• High proficiency in a Microsoft Office suite of products is required, specifically Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with data management systems is strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and priorities. Self-motivated team player who can also work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice issues.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accountability and execution.
• Strong customer service skills.
• An ability to build internal partnerships across the entire organization.
• Commitment to becoming knowledgeable about JSSA's programs and services.

***Please submit a cover letter detailing why you want to work for JSSA and how your skillset and experience set you up as an ideal candidate for this position!***