Development Associate, Center For Youth Philanthropy And Leadership (Cypl)

The UJA Manhattan Division engages donors through neighbor engagement, synagogue affiliation, community participation, and intergenerational experiences. No matter what age or stage a person is in life, the Manhattan Division is a go-to resource to connect with peers and change lives through meaningful volunteer projects, content-rich experiences, neighborhood-based networks, UJA Pride, community events, and leadership development.

The Center for Youth Philanthropy and Leadership (CYPL) operates within the Manhattan division and provides an opportunity for families to connect with UJA-Federation through a model of intergenerational philanthropy. The Development Associate will oversee the Give a Mitzvah-Do a Mitzvah (GMDM) program, which is designed to provide custom fundraising and volunteer experiences for families celebrating a b’nai mitzvah. They will also work cross-divisionally throughout UJA to implement a multigenerational engagement strategy to cultivate deeper relationships with families with middle school-aged children. The Development Associate will work closely with UJA agency partners to serve as a liaison for volunteer projects and site visits. They will also serve as a facilitator for The Philanthropic Advisory Council for Teens (PACT). PACT meets on eight Sundays throughout the year and offers high school students a foundation board experience where they will learn and practice the ABCs of fundraising, explore philanthropy through a Jewish lens, and discover the breadth and depth of UJA’s powerful work.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversee general Manhattan fundraising portfolio
• Maintain records of donor portfolios and evaluate progress regularly with supervisor
• Oversee GMDM including prospecting, project management, proposal presentation and allocations, family engagement and follow-up
• Support Manhattan team through event staffing
• Develop and implement new programming for families with elementary and middle school-aged children
• Serve as UJA liaison for family volunteer projects
• Provide support and work closely with the director of CYPL to participate in strategic planning for the overall department
• Work as PACT facilitator on eight Sundays throughout the year

Competencies/Experience:

• Three years’ experience preferred
• Experience in teen education, engagement, and family programming
• Willingness to be flexible with time and to work on Sundays as needed
• Entrepreneurial and self-starter
• Knowledge of issues facing the Jewish community and a strong commitment and passion to the mission of UJA-Federation
• Ability to inspire and influence others
• Excellent relationship building, interpersonal skills, and customer-service orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required, as well as active listening skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and to manage multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail, ability to solve problems and work independently
• Bachelor’s degree required

Salary Information:

The salary for this role is $60,000; commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.