Development Associate, Stewardship

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Development Associate,
Stewardship

Posted Date:
March 2026

Start Date:

ASAP

Title:

Development Associate, Major Gifts
Department:
Development

Reports to:

Senior Director of Major Gifts & Special Events
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Schedule:

Full-time

The Jewish Museum:

The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity
and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive
exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers,
the Museum shares ideas, provokes dialogue, and promotes understanding. The
Jewish Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art,
ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located
on New York City's Museum Mile, in the landmarked Warburg mansion, the
Museum plays an important role among cultural institutions, challenging all forms
of bigotry and discrimination and promoting understanding among diverse
audiences. The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all backgrounds to consider
joining the Museum in its work. For more information, please visit
www.

The Jewish Museum .org

The Position:

The Jewish Museum seeks a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
Development Associate to join the Major Gifts team. This role provides
essential administrative and operational support to the Major Gifts vertical,
enabling front-line fundraisers and the Senior Director to focus on
cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors at all levels. The Development
Associate plays a central role in executing the Museum's donor stewardship
program, ensuring a seamless experience for donors and supporting the
team's fundraising strategy.

Responsibilities Include:

Donor Stewardship & Relationship Support

* Administer the Museum's donor stewardship program in partnership with
Major Gifts Officers, ensuring a consistent, high-quality donor experience.

* Collaborate with senior fundraisers to refine and develop new
stewardship opportunities tailored to donor interests and giving levels.

* Manage pre- and post-event logistics for donor-focused activities, in
partnership with the Special Events team, including tracking RSVPs,
preparing donor snapshots, and compiling giving histories to support
fundraisers in personalized engagement.

* Draft and send pre- and post-event communications, including
invitations, follow-up emails, and personalized notes.

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* Manage gift processing in partnership with the Development Operations
team, including billing for open pledges, creating acknowledgment letters,
and coordinating recognition materials.

* Track and log all donor touchpoints in Salesforce on behalf of senior
fundraisers to ensure accurate, up-to-date records of interactions and
engagement.

* Ensure donor benefits and entitlements are fulfilled accurately and on
time.
Administrative & Operational Support

* Maintain and update Salesforce and MCloud records, ensuring accurate
tracking of gifts, donor interactions, and prospect information.

* Track Major Gifts revenue, expenses, and budgets, in partnership with the
Development Operations team, providing reports to the Senior Director
and fundraisers.

* Organize team calendars, meetings, and deadlines.

* Provide general administrative support, including filing, document
preparation, office supplies management, and internal reporting.
Event Coordination

* Assist in planning, coordinating, and staffing donor-focused events in
partnership with the Special Events team.

* Serve as a liaison for donor list management, invitation mailings, and
internal communications to ensure seamless event experiences.

* Support the execution of donor engagement activities, ensuring all
logistical details are aligned with fundraising goals.
Collaboration & Team Engagement

* Work closely with the Senior Director and Major Gifts Officers to ensure
consistent donor stewardship, pipeline management, and operational
efficiency.

* Assist in maintaining moves management and other fundraising tools to
support data-informed donor strategies.

* Contribute ideas to improve workflows, stewardship processes, event
execution, and donor engagement strategies.

Requirements:

* 2+ years of administrative or development support experience,
preferably in a museum, cultural institution, or fundraising
environment.

* Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the
ability to manage multiple priorities.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong
attention to detail.

* Collaborative, professional, and flexible, with a proactive approach to
problem-solving.

* Experience with budgets, events, or donor stewardship preferred.

* Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent required

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software; experience with
Salesforce or other donor databases

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Salary Range for Position: $55,000 - $60,000

Send Resume with Cover Letter To:

Director, Human Resources
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Email: jobs

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