Position Summary

The Development and Donor Relations team plays an integral role in the recruitment of new fundholders and stewardship of nearly 6,500 fundholders. The team focuses on providing JCF’s community of fundholders with excellent customer service, ensuring that fundholders experience high satisfaction and easy grantmaking. In the coming years, the team has set ambitious goals to grow the number of funds and JCF's assets under management, thereby increasing JCF's charitable impact.

The Development and Donor Relations Team seeks a detail-oriented and motivated Development Assistant who will provide excellent administrative support to the team and exceptional client support to JCF fundholders.

This position will report to the Vice President, Philanthropic Services.

Major Responsibilities

· Navigate, maintain, and update information in JCF’s donor management system, which serves a critical role in JCF’s day-to-day operations

· Generate reports and lists for stakeholder communications

· Process new fundholder applications, open new funds, and assist with other routine items

· Draft and send communications to members of JCF’s philanthropic community

· Respond to inquiries over the phone and assist fundholders in utilizing JCF’s donor portal

· Assist with preparation and follow up for events, conferences and meetings

· Implement a stewardship strategy for the JCF’s Children’s Giving and NextGen programs

· Assist in the development and updating of fundholder resources

· Other administrative duties as necessary