Donor Development Services (DDS) is an integral part of UJA-Federation of New York’s fundraising efforts, specifically focused on supporting high-end donor engagement, customized relationship-building, cash collection efforts, and impactful philanthropy.
The Operations Assistant role provides essential administrative support and quality control for the Donor Development Services team. The ideal candidate is both tech-savvy and a strong writer, able to learn new systems and looking for ways to optimize and improve processes.
Major Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate, personalized acknowledgement letters for major donors by consulting with fundraising staff and comprehensive review of databases, donor files, and company websites.
- Assist in the process of drafting and finalizing Honoree and Chair letters.
- Support and manage procedures involved with acknowledgement processes, including standard acknowledgements.
- Update various acknowledgement tracking spreadsheets, creating and adding information as needed.
- Process major donor gifts, manage filing system for back-up material, and vet criteria for custom letters.
- Responsible for curating minutes of monthly FRD meeting
- Various projects as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
- Detail-oriented, persistent, and curious
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with fundraising databases a plus.
- Team player and proactive work ethic.
- Flexibility and ability to prioritize and multitask in a demanding work environment.
- Strong affinity for UJA’s mission and familiarity with Jewish life and Israel.
The salary for this role is $50,000.
