Donor Communications and Campaigns Executive Fellow
Position Summary
The Donor Communications & Campaigns Fellow will support OU fundraising communications across Membership, Benefactor Circle, and crowdfunding campaigns, helping translate OU’s mission into clear, donor-centered messaging. This role is designed as a pipeline to permanent fundraising and communications roles.
Responsibilities
- Draft and edit donor-facing email communications for Membership and mid-level giving, Benefactor Circle, and Crowdfunding campaigns
- Support stewardship communications following campaigns and donor milestones
- Collaborate with fundraising, marketing, and program teams to ensure messaging accuracy and alignment
- Build email sends directly within the OU’s email platform, following established templates and tone
- Auxiliary work includes assisting with landing page copy and related campaign content
- Track basic performance metrics and, as skills develop, support testing and optimization efforts
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
- Interest in fundraising, communications, or nonprofit development
- Comfort working within established voice and brand guidelines
- Familiarity with Jewish communal language and Orthodox context strongly preferred
Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $43,000. Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: The OU offers health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). Instead of a single group plan, employees have the freedom to choose their own health insurance plan that fits their personal and family needs. The OU contributes a generous monthly amount directly toward your premium, making coverage more flexible, affordable, and tailored to you. Employees enrolled in our health plan also receive an annual BeniComp stipend, a supplemental benefit that reimburses eligible medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses. In addition, the OU offers employees group dental and vision insurance through MetLife.
Additional Benefits and Perks
- 10 Paid sick days
- 10 Paid vacation days
- Paid Jewish and Federal holidays
- Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance
- Free life and disability insurance
- Discounted continuing education opportunities
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution)