Development Associate

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development Associate is a key member of JFCS’s Development team, collaborating across the department to support our fundraising efforts. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and excited to play a hands-on role in advancing a mission-driven organization. This role contributes to a variety of initiatives that help sustain and grow our community of supporters including donor research, donor correspondence and gift solicitations (primarily under $1,000), and assist with event planning and execution. The position supports donor relations and provides essential administrative coordination to keep the team running smoothly.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

  • Pay Range: $33.33 – $38.46/hr (depending on experience)
  • Employment Type: full-time, non-exempt position with benefits
  • Employer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)
  • Cafeteria benefits plan that lets you customize coverage to fit your needs, with options like health insurance, FSAs, retirement plans, and wellness programs
  • 16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually
  • 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annually

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Fields donor phone calls and emails, and other inquiries
  • Assists with mailings, including one-time requests, materials, tribute cards and letters
  • Performs Prospect Research
  • Ensures information is archived, properly including duplicating copies, filing, scanning, and adding to Salesforce; Supports record-keeping and updates
  • Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events, donor meetings, and development activities
  • Prepare donor profiles and background materials for meetings; Assist with the creation and distribution of fundraising materials

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including spreadsheet maintenance, and strong proofreading and editing skills required
  • Understanding of fundraising principles and donor stewardship practices is preferred
  • Interest in development/fundraising work in a not-for-profit setting
  • Knowledge of the Jewish community, holidays, and cultural activities is not required but is helpful when coordinating or participating in activities with the Jewish Community
  • Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends to support programs, events, or community engagement activities

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.