Development Associate

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Peninsula Jewish Community Center - Foster City, CA 94404

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary

Job Shift: Day

About the PJCC:

Founded by a group of enthusiastic Jewish community members, the PJCC was brought to life in a rented home in Burlingame in 1948. A place of compassion and a symbol of unity to all, the PJCC quickly became popular among many San Mateo County residents. With demand for the Center growing by leaps and bounds, the tiny house was soon too small to support the needs of its membership, so the Center was moved to a storefront in San Carlos.

By 1960, due to the Peninsula’s increasing population, the Board of Directors eagerly set out to find a new home yet again. In 1963, the PJCC purchased and opened a much larger facility on a 4+ acre site in the Belmont hills where it remained for the next 40 years.

First formed in the 19th Century to enable new immigrants to learn English, find housing, and promote community building, Jewish Community Centers soon became a hub of activity for people of all ages. Small classes for toddlers became early childhood departments; pools and steam rooms grew into full‑fledged health, wellness, and recreation departments; and, as the population aged, information and services for seniors grew.

Currently, there are over 250 JCCs (Jewish Community Centers) in North America, including 17 in California alone. Although each center is unique, they share the goal of providing programs and services that reinforce the life‑affirming values and proud traditions we embrace.

A Peninsula Tradition Continues

The PJCC proudly opened its new 12-acre home in Foster City in May 2004. This momentous occasion came as the result of years of hard work, contributions and the dedication of hundreds of individuals banding together. For over 55 years, the PJCC has worked to inspire a sense of community in San Mateo County. That dream has become a reality. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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The PJCC Development Team seeks an engaging, creative, and detail-oriented individual to support and advance the organization’s strategic philanthropic plan. The Development Associate will report to the Director of Development and work closely with the Executive/Development Assistant, CEO, Development Committee, and other key managers and staff to ensure the successful accomplishment of fiscal year goals through executing responsibilities outlined below.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain appeal calendar of mailings
• Draft appeals, emails, and other solicitation communications and coordinate with Marketing Team
• Coordinate with Marketing Team to ensure all timelines are met
• Assist in coordinating follow‑up activities (calls, emails, notes) with staff and lay leaders

• Contribute to overall donor stewardship plan, including drafting and coordinating donor newsletters, video content, and other communications in coordination with Marketing Team
• Help coordinate stewardship activities for Leadership and Major gift donors

• Maintain and update Development website section in coordination with Marketing Team
• Maintain Development‑related Social Media messaging in coordination with Marketing Team

• Assist in planning and execution of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship events, including but not limited to: coordinate leadership giving and engagement events including Annual Signature Fundraising Event in coordination with Development Committee Chair; and Legacy Society event in coordination with Legacy Committee
• Coordinate with staff throughout the agency to identify opportunities for donor/prospect engagement

• Maintain grant documentation in Salesforce
• Track grants pipeline
• Review requests for proposals as needed

• Assist in updating documentation in Salesforce as needed
• Track Corporate Partners prospects/pipeline as needed