Advancement Associate

About the role

Founded in 1854, the Baltimore Jewish Community Center (JCC) has evolved into an organization of vitality and diversity. In keeping with its Jewish values, the JCC is committed to enhancing the general welfare of the total community.

Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Donor Engagement Support grants, sponsorships, fundraising, and annual giving initiatives that advance the JCC’s mission and programs
• Assist in the identification, cultivation, stewardship, and recognition of donors, sponsors, and community partners
• Prepare donor-facing materials including appeals and acknowledgment letters
• Track donor activity, pledges, and engagement to ensure timely, thoughtful follow-up and stewardship
• Events & Community Engagement Support the planning and execution of signature JCC fundraising, board, and community events including Hall of Fame, JLive, Block Party, and Maccabi
• Cook up event logistics including vendor management, timelines, registration, invitation lists, and event materials
• Provide on-site event support, including evenings and occasional weekends
• Database & Gift Processing Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in the CRM system and special events database
• Process gifts in NPSP and generate timely acknowledgment letters, tax receipts, and related donor documentation
• Track donor engagement and ensure data integrity for reporting, segmentation, and communications
• Communications & Marketing Support Assist in drafting and reviewing fundraising, donor, and event communications, including marketing materials, email, and social media content
• Collaborate with marketing staff to ensure alignment of messaging across JCC campaigns, centers and programs
• Research & Administrative Support Conduct prospect research to support the expansion of corporate sponsors and community engagement strategies
• Aid in grant writing, reporting, and tracking
• Support recognition and community-building initiatives to include awards, honors, and volunteer engagement
• Provide administrative support, including meeting coordination, note-taking, and tracking follow-up for the development team

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, event planning, or related field preferred
• Familiarity with the Jewish community, Jewish communal organizations, or a strong interest in Jewish life and values
• Experience working with volunteers or lay leaders preferred
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, NPSP) strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort learning new systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders
• Able to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and a high level of discretion
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and donor engagement