Development Associate

Yiddish Book Center - Development Associate

The Yiddish Book Center seeks a Development Associate to join this dynamic cultural organization and help grow its fundraising program. Now in its 45th year, the Center, located in Amherst, Massachusetts, recovers, preserves, teaches, and celebrates Yiddish literature and culture to advance a fuller understanding of Jewish history and identity. The Center has launched a $35 million endowment campaign to secure its vision for the future and celebrate its 50^th anniversary in 2030. The Development Associate will support the director of institutional advancement, and manage the administrative functions of the development office, including planned giving and bequests databases, and track grant applications.

Responsibilities include:

• Support all aspects of the Center’s fundraising mission
• Manage administrative functions of Development office
• Track and document current program initiatives and naming opportunities
• Coordinate annual endowment reports to established endowment fund donors
• Prepare Charitable Gift Annuity agreements, Manage Yerushe Society- Legacy Giving Society, endowment fund listings, track bequests and bequest intentions;
• Conduct individual and group screenings using Donor Search and Windfall, and track third party transactions
• Coordinate activities of Board of Trustees Development Committee and serve as minute scribe for committee meetings
• Oversee maintenance and organization of development records. Produce and edit development materials and correspondence.
• Run queries, compile reports, and manage development-related aspects of donor database, and batch gifts.
• Track grant and foundation applications and assist in proposal document preparation.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills, written and communication skills, and attention to detail
• Sense of humor, entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility and ability to work in a team
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 year experience with development or related field
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT, or comparable CRM software a plus
• This is a full-time on-site position, occasional evening and weekend work and travel required

The Center offers a full benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and sick time, and retirement matching.

Email cover letter and resume to: [email protected] and put “Development Associate” in the subject line. No phone calls, please.

The Yiddish Book Center is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.