What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Associate position at Michigan Hillel?
The Development Associate contributes to the development team’s management,
execution, and success in advancing Michigan Hillel’s fundraising initiatives to support a
multimillion-dollar annual campaign goal.
The ideal candidate is an early-career professional eager to learn and develop core
fundraising skills, including prospect research and solicitation. This role includes regular
engagement with graduating seniors, new alumni, current donors, and prospective
supporters.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay closely attuned to day-to-day
development team activities are essential to both individual and team success.
Knowledge of the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor Jewish communities is preferred but not
required.
This position reports to the Director of Development.
Student Philanthropy:
● Phonathon:
○ Coordinate hiring, training, caller and shift performance, and program resources,
ensuring best practices, effective solicitation scripts, and appropriate caller and
donor incentives are consistently maintained.
○ Oversee software development and facilitate communication and collaboration
between the company and students.
● Senior Legacy Campaign: leadership structure, fundraising strategy, implementation, and
class gift
● Thankathon: organizing student leadership to recognize our generous supporters twice
annually
● Hire and manage Development Fellow
Parent, Family & Alumni Programming:
● Staff all parent and family programming
● Staff alumni programming, as assigned
● Solicit these groups, as assigned
Donor Relations:
● Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned donors through timely
acknowledgments, personalized updates, and year-round engagement.
● Lead new donor recognition efforts and coordinate with the development team on
stewardship strategies for annual campaign donors, ensuring thoughtful follow-up and
recognition that deepens commitment and loyalty.
● Ensure timely and accurate communication, including letters, emails, and calls.
● Serve as the liaison between the Development Marketing Manager and Director of
Development.
● Assist with stewardship events and experiences that recognize and engage donors.
● Collaborate with Jewish Student Life staff to collect stories and data that demonstrate
the impact of giving.
● Maintain accurate donor records and stewardship activity logs in the CRM/database.
Team Support, Operations & Professional Development:
● Attend Hillel programs on evenings and weekends as necessary
● Ensure donor and gift information remains accurate and up to date by recording
relevant interactions and notes in the database
● Engage in donor meetings, cultivation events, and conferences
● Participate in professional development or networking opportunities, including HIGA
● Other duties as assigned
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Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $62,000