UJA’s Entertainment, Tech & Lifestyle Division seeks a proactive, self-motivated, and flexible Development Associate. The candidate will be responsible for significant strategy and dollars raised, and must be able to work effectively with leadership, both volunteer and professional, to build community and fundraise on behalf of UJA. The activities of the ETL 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:
- Maintain and grow multiple fundraising portfolios simultaneously. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and engage individual and corporate donors in support of campaign growth.
- Work closely with lay leadership to strategize, grow, and strengthen each portfolio, maximizing opportunities for relationship building, and engaging and leveraging lay leaders to increase dollars raised and expand donor base. Provide necessary professional support to lay committees.
- In conjunction with lay leadership, develop and implement engagement events and programs.
- Build relationships and educate donors and prospects through one-on-one engagement, agency site visits, volunteer projects, missions, educational programs, fundraising events, corporate/industry briefings and other meaningful activities.
- Lead Entertainment team’s fundraising and engagement strategy for donors and prospects ages 22-40, coordinating the team’s efforts to drive and strengthen participation among young professionals in UJA’s campaign and activities.
- Oversee at least one annual fundraising event, including managing honorees, leveraging leadership, coordinating with donors, and interfacing with internal departments while carefully coordinating logistics such as journal ads, seating, and program.
- Collaborate with staff across the organization – including fundraising and non-fundraising professionals -- to develop and implement engagement strategies for donors, their companies, and their families.
- Communicate with key internal and external stakeholders, including addressing and responding to inquiries.
- Build positive UJA-Federation brand awareness among industry professionals.
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
Competencies & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years' experience in nonprofit fundraising, or sales experience in relevant industries, required.
- Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong customer-service orientation.
- Team player with the ability to multitask and handle multiple competing priorities, projects, and tasks while adhering to processes and deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team environment while pursuing individual assignments.
- Creative, energetic, self-motivated, quick learner.
- Knowledge of and interest in entertainment, media and related industries a plus.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Should be comfortable and adept at communicating and presenting in person and via digital/remote platforms.
- Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and passion for UJA’s mission.
Reports to: Assistant Director, Entertainment, Tech & Lifestyle Division
Salary Range: $66,5000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 2-3 years' experience in nonprofit fundraising or relevant sales experience
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Relationship-building skills and strong customer-service orientation
- Ability to multitask, handle competing priorities, and adhere to processes and deadlines
- Team player able to work collaboratively while pursuing individual assignments
- Creative, energetic, self-motivated, quick learner
- Knowledge of and interest in entertainment, media and related industries
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Comfortable and adept at communicating and presenting in person and via digital/remote platforms
- Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and passion for UJA's mission
What We Do
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. We’re looking for smart, talented, driven people who haven’t met a challenge that’s too big to conquer. Whether you’re a recent college graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer a wide array of opportunities for people of every discipline. Whether your passion is government relations, fundraising, data analysis, marketing, IT, accounting, graphic design, or community planning — there’s something here for you. We’re operating on a hybrid work model: three set days in the office and two days remote. At UJA, respect and inclusion are the cornerstones of our organizational culture. We are committed to advancing an environment where people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can be their authentic selves and where every voice is heard and valued. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, more effective, and more compassionate. That is why we’re committed to continuing our education and awareness as we look to create a more inclusive workplace, one that’s best prepared to meet the needs of the diverse communities we proudly serve. UJA is an equal opportunity employer.
Why Work With Us
Do you want to come to work every day feeling like you’re changing the world? Are you a bold, creative, results-oriented thinker? Do you thrive in a warm, supportive work environment? Then check out UJA.
