Development Associate, Donor Engagement- DC

Join Our Mission-Driven Team as a Financial Resource Development Associate!

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where relationship-building, research, and operational excellence come together to drive philanthropic success? If so, we want you on our team!

As Development Associate, Donor Engagement, you’ll play a pivotal role in fueling our fundraising efforts and strengthening our community campaigns. This is more than just a support role—it’s an opportunity to take ownership of helping cultivate relationships that drive lasting impact.

We’re looking for a proactive team player with a keen eye for detail, a passion for philanthropy, and the ability to communicate effectively with donors, colleagues, and community leaders. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to a mission-driven organization, this role is for you!

• Driving Fundraising Success:
  Support Financial Resource Development (FRD) fundraising initiatives and community campaigns by delivering exceptional donor service and ensuring seamless execution of fundraising and engagement efforts aligned with revenue goals.
• Executing Donor Stewardship:
  Coordinate and deliver donor stewardship activities—including thank‑you and welcome outreach, weekly touchpoints, birthday outreach, affinity group recognition and reporting, and FRD calendar management—to strengthen relationships and increase giving.
• Donor Solicitation & Engagement:
  Personally solicit community donors ($1000 or less) throughout the year, building meaningful relationships that inspire sustained philanthropic support.
• Event Planning & Community Engagement:
  Plan and execute donor and community events end-to-end, managing logistics, vendors, venues, guest communications, registrations, and onsite execution in collaboration with lay leaders and internal teams.
• Data & Operations Leadership:
  Serve as a donor data and CRM expert by maintaining accurate records, tracking engagement, supporting direct marketing efforts, generating strategic reports, and managing operational tasks such as calendars, expenses, and event logistics.

• Highly organized, detail‑oriented problem‑solver who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can manage multiple priorities with sound judgment.
• Strong systems and process‑builder who enjoys creating structures that supports fundraising and operational success.
• Skilled relationship‑builder with excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working independently and under pressure while consistently delivering high-quality work.
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems—or a strong willingness to learn—and an interest in using data to support effective fundraising strategies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and open to learning and adopting new technologies.
• Mission‑driven professional with a commitment to The Jewish Federation; knowledge of the Jewish community, its customs, and practices is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree is required.