Development Associate (Part-Time)
Claremont Hillel
Role Overview
The Development Associate will play a key role in supporting the fundraising and development efforts of the organization. This position offers a dynamic opportunity for a detail-oriented and mission-driven individual to contribute to donor engagement, event planning, and database management. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and passionate about strengthening Jewish life and community. This role is a part time role with approximately 20 hours a week.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, including annual appeals and special initiatives.
- Manage the Stewardship plan over the course of the year
- Plan regional house meetings in consultation with the Executive Director
- Plan local events in Claremont to support our donor community
- Maintain and update donor database (LGL), ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Process gifts quickly and accurately
- Prepare donor correspondence, acknowledgments, and reports.
- Support logistics and communications for fundraising events, donor meetings, and community engagement opportunities.
- Conduct donor research and help identify new prospects.
- Collaborate with communications manager and executive director to produce fundraising materials and social media content.
- Provide administrative support to the Executive Director as needed
What You’ll Bring to the Job
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, or related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit administration preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Google Office Suite; experience with donor databases a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with Jewish culture, traditions, and values preferred.
What You’ll Receive
- $24/hr; approx 20 hrs a week.
- Jewish holidays observed.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
About Claremont Hillel
Claremont Hillel is the hub of Jewish life for students across the Claremont Colleges.
We serve a vibrant and diverse community of students from all five undergraduate campuses, offering a welcoming space to explore Jewish identity, celebrate tradition, and build lasting connections. Whether students arrive deeply rooted in Jewish life or are just beginning to explore it, Claremont Hillel meets them where they are—with warmth, curiosity, and a spirit of inclusion.
Through Shabbat and holiday celebrations, cultural and educational programs, leadership development, and campus advocacy, we empower Jewish students to take ownership of their Jewish journey. Our work also includes partnerships with parents, alumni, faculty, and community members who share a commitment to ensuring that Jewish students are supported and seen.
Claremont Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International, which enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. Together, we envision a future where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.
