Job Details

Main Campus - Jacksonville, FL

Full Time

Day

Nonprofit - Social Services

Description

Qualifications

SUMMARY

The Development Associate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to support our fundraising efforts and advance our mission. This role is integral to the daily operations of the development team and plays a key role in data management, donor stewardship, and event coordination. Must be passionate about nonprofit work and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

CRM Database Management

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in Salesforce (Nonprofit Success Pack), ensuring data integrity and consistency.

· Prepare comprehensive donor profiles and briefing materials for staff and volunteer solicitors in preparation for donor meetings and outreach.

· Generate and distribute regular reports and dashboards to monitor fundraising progress, track KPIs, and evaluate campaign effectiveness.

Gift Processing & Acknowledgment

· Process daily contributions promptly and prepare personalized donor recognition and acknowledgment letters in a timely manner.

Operational Support

· Assist in the logistics and implementation of special events, including donor receptions, fundraising galas, and community engagement activities.

· Provide general administrative and operational support to ensure smooth functioning of the development department.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

1–2 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or related administrative roles.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and necessary correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and

respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Skills in oral communications, interviewing, and selecting are required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. This function requires the ability to calculate, compare, diagnose, estimate and verify.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work with computer software programs: Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiar with copiers and calculators. Proficiency with Salesforce (Nonprofit Success Pack) or similar CRM systems strongly preferred. Possess strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Team player with a proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand and move throughout the building and surrounding areas. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and might occasionally need to lift young children to aid staff in the event of an emergency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The working conditions are in a multilevel building with some steps, air conditioning and on the bus route. The noise level can be noisy.

The JCA strengthens Jewish life, serves as a common meeting ground, and enhances the quality of life of the entire community. Our vision is to provide the place in the tradition of our heritage where all people come together throughout their lives, to enhance body, mind, and spirit, in an environment of fun, harmony and friendship.

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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