Development Associate

Development Associate

Location: Westchester County/White Plains, New York – Hybrid work environment available

Salary**:** $45,000-$50,000, commensurate with experience

About Us
Hillels of Westchester (“HOW”) is a vibrant and community-focused Jewish nonprofit committed to making a positive impact on college students throughout Westchester County. Our mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish college students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world.  We envision a world where every student is inspired to make enduring commitments to Jewish life, learning, and Israel.  We are seeking a passionate and driven Part-Time Development Associate to join our team. This individual will help us build on our current fundraising efforts and increase the visibility of our work within the local Jewish community and beyond.

Position Overview
The Development Associate will play a crucial role in developing and executing fundraising strategies that align with the organization’s mission. The successful candidate will work closely with our leadership team to cultivate donor relationships, secure funding from individuals and foundations, and manage various development activities. The role requires strong communication skills, a deep understanding of the Jewish community, and a passion for nonprofit work.

What You Will Do

• Fundraising Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement strategies in collaboration with HOW leadership to increase donations and funding opportunities, including individual donations, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.
• Donor Relations: Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, partners, and stakeholders. Provide regular updates and ensure a high level of donor engagement.
• Fundraising Campaigns: Collaborate with board members and senior leadership to develop and implement annual fundraising strategy, online and mail fundraising efforts, promote special events and targeted fundraising initiatives.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate donor records and track donations using the organization’s CRM system. Provide regular reports on fundraising progress.
• Community Engagement: Represent the organization at local Jewish community events, outreach activities, and network-building events to strengthen relationships with community leaders.

What You'll Bring to the Job

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or related fields. Experience in a Jewish nonprofit or faith-based organization is a plus. 
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in grant writing and donor communication. Familiarity with donor databases and fundraising platforms.  Experience with Little Green Light CRM a plus.
• Knowledge: Understanding of Jewish culture, values, and community dynamics, as well as comfort with diversity of religious practice.
• Organization & Initiative: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 
• Passion: A genuine passion for the mission of the organization and commitment to making a positive difference in the community. 

Hours: This is a part-time position requiring approximately 20-24 hours per week. Flexibility in hours and remote work is available.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive hourly wage
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the Jewish community
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Work with an energized, diverse team of professionals and interact with students, donors, community members, and campus colleagues.
• Accrued paid sick leave

About Hillel International

In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.

Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.