Development Assistant, Young Leaders

Position Summary:

Young Leaders is UJA-Federation of New York’s umbrella community for individuals in their 20s, 30s and early 40s encompassing all trades and affinities. Throughout the year, UJA Young Leaders provides more than 150 opportunities for involvement, including community programs, volunteer projects, career-specific programs, overseas travel, leadership positions and content-rich experiences. UJA Young Leaders provides New Yorkers the ability to make a positive impact in New York, in Israel, and around the world.

The activities of this division are fast-paced and high energy; therefore, this role requires a team-player with the ability to multi-task, trouble-shoot, and be a forward-thinker.

 Major Responsibilities:

• Works with Campaign Director on all things UJA Young Leaders Core team: challenge matches, meetings, fundraising materials, reports, Young Leaders community fundraising portfolio etc.
• Supports professional portfolios including but not limited to: NYL Cabinet, Giving Circle, Birthright, Community events/committee (happy hours, Shabbat Dinners, volunteerism, etc.), donor pipelining and more
• Assists with raffles on UJA Young Leaders Signature Gala Generosity
• Provide event support before, during and after UJA Young Leaders meetings, events and programs with emphasis on prospecting and creative brainstorms.
• Use fundraising database to process gifts and payments, manage event registrations, run giving lists/reports, and track attendance at meetings, events, programs, and trips. Encouraged to take ownership for account clean-up on any donor/prospect account being worked on.
• Additional general responsibilities could include: ordering supplies, paying invoices, processing expense reports, requesting materials, arranging food and room requests as needed for specific fundraisers/events.
• TBA: additional projects/tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel in particular), the Internet, and database management.
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to understand systems and procedures.
• Detail-oriented, effective time manager, with the ability to multitask in an extremely fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent writing, editing, and administrative skills.
• Flexible and proactive self-starter with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Interest in fundraising, philanthropy and events.
• Positive work ethic and ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work at events and programs when required, which may be outside of normal business hours.

Salary Information: 

The annual salary for this role is $45,000.

Salary : $45,000