The PJCC seeks a motivated, goal-oriented professional to serve as an integral member of the Development team. The Development Associate provides critical administrative and event support for the PJCC’s fundraising and donor stewardship efforts. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, this role ensures efficient day-to-day operations within the Development department, while also interacting with staff across departments as well as donors, board members, and lay leaders to support meaningful philanthropic engagement and achievement of fundraising goals.

About Peninsula Jewish Community Center:

For more than 75 years, the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) has worked to inspire a sense of community in San Mateo County, with over 37,000 Jewish residents. Situated between San Francisco and Palo Alto, the PJCC is among the 10 largest JCCs in North America. With a 12-acre home in Foster City, the PJCC’s goal is to provide programs and services that reinforce the values and traditions the Jewish community embraces, while serving the broader community as well.

Responsibilities

Administrative:

Support CDO and Development team in implementing annual fundraising plan and tracking metrics
Schedule committee and donor meetings, draft agendas, and track deliverables
Prepare information packets for staff and volunteers
Support in-house and direct mailings
Contribute to grants management, including maintaining pipeline of grant prospects and deliverables in Salesforce CRM
Process gifts and generate accurate, timely donor acknowledgements
Provide Salesforce data entry and backup support to the Development Team

Events and Stewardship:

Plan and execute donor receptions and events, including invitations, vendors, and guest lists; serve as onsite point person including set up and clean up
Manage logistics for fundraising activities such as phone-a-thons, parlor meetings, and other departmental events
Create endowment and stewardship reports and materials
Implement donor stewardship initiatives (e.g., recognition projects)
Conduct donor and grant-related research as needed

Other:

Attend organizational and departmental meetings and events as needed
Liaise with board members and volunteers as required
Manage special projects and other duties as assigned
Must be available to work some evenings and weekends

Qualifications

1-2 years in a fundraising or marketing support role
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
CRM experience (preferably Salesforce NPSP) and PC literacy with strong competency in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to work with and maintain confidential information
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with colleagues, donors, lay leaders, prospects, and vendors
Friendly and flexible team player with a willingness to pitch in on projects and tasks

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to: