Development Associate (Part-Time) at Hillels of Westchester

Hillels of Westchester ("HOW") is a vibrant and community-focused Jewish nonprofit committed to making a positive impact on college students throughout Westchester County. Our mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish college students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. We are seeking a passionate and driven Part-Time Development Associate to join our team. This individual will help us build on our current fundraising efforts and increase the visibility of our work within the local Jewish community and beyond. The Development Associate will play a crucial role in developing and executing fundraising strategies that align with the organization's mission. The successful candidate will work closely with our leadership team to cultivate donor relationships, secure funding from individuals and foundations, and manage various development activities. Hours: This is a part-time position requiring approximately 20-24 hours per week. Flexibility in hours and remote work is available.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement fundraising strategies in collaboration with HOW leadership to increase donations and funding opportunities, including individual donations, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants; Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, partners, and stakeholders, providing regular updates and ensuring high donor engagement; Collaborate with board members and senior leadership to develop and implement annual fundraising strategy, online and mail fundraising efforts, promote special events and targeted fundraising initiatives; Maintain accurate donor records and track donations using the organization's CRM system, providing regular reports on fundraising progress; Represent the organization at local Jewish community events, outreach activities, and network-building events to strengthen relationships with community leaders; Cultivate donor relationships and secure funding from individuals and foundations; Manage various development activities

Requirements

3+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or related fields; Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in grant writing and donor communication; Familiarity with donor databases and fundraising platforms; Understanding of Jewish culture, values, and community dynamics, as well as comfort with diversity of religious practice; Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines; A genuine passion for the mission of the organization and commitment to making a positive difference in the community

Nice to have

Experience in a Jewish nonprofit or faith-based organization; Experience with Little Green Light CRM

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage; Flexible work schedule; Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the Jewish community; Access to professional development opportunities; Work with an energized, diverse team of professionals and interact with students, donors, community members, and campus colleagues; Accrued paid sick leave