For nearly 80 years, the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center has played a vital role in Marin County. We proudly celebrate and sustain our Jewish cultural heritage and stand as a beacon of tolerance and inclusion for all. Our programs for all ages and interests enrich individual lives, build community, and support cross-cultural understanding. We warmly welcome everyone at the Osher Marin JCC.

Position Summary

The Development Associate is a key member of the Osher Marin JCC Development Team, responsible for managing fundraising and donor engagement initiatives, leading events, cultivating donor relationships, and overseeing projects and operational processes that advance the organization's philanthropic goals.

This position independently manages assigned events, donor stewardship initiatives, departmental projects, and related budgets, exercising discretion and independent judgment in setting priorities, allocating resources, resolving issues, and making decisions within established organizational and financial parameters.

Working in partnership with the Director of Development, the Associate contributes to the strategic execution of fundraising initiatives and helps strengthen the JCC's relationships with donors, volunteers, community partners, and other stakeholders. The position collaborates across departments, provides guidance and mentorship to colleagues and volunteers, and identifies opportunities to improve fundraising effectiveness, donor engagement, and departmental operations.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, resourceful, and relationship-oriented professional who combines strong project and financial management skills with sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to independently manage complex responsibilities.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Fundraising Events and Donor Engagement — 35%

• Takes primary ownership of assigned fundraising, cultivation, stewardship, and donor engagement events from concept development through execution, evaluation, and follow-up.
• Independently develops event objectives, implementation plans, timelines, budgets, and engagement strategies. Manages assigned event and project budgets within approved parameters, monitors expenditures and revenue, evaluates financial performance, and makes or recommends adjustments based on participation, financial performance, program goals, and organizational priorities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with donors, event participants, volunteers, vendors, committee members, and community partners to support successful events and meaningful engagement.
• Coordinates and oversees event-related work across departments, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Leads event communications, invitations, guest management, and follow-up strategies in collaboration with Development colleagues.
• Recruits, coordinates, and provides direction to volunteers and event committees, fostering productive engagement and shared accountability.
• Evaluates event outcomes, including participation, revenue, expenses, and guest experience, and recommends improvements for future initiatives.
• Provides leadership and operational support for major fundraising events, donor receptions, and center-wide philanthropic initiatives.

2. Donor Relations, Stewardship, and Philanthropic Engagement — 25%

• Leads the implementation of donor acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship initiatives, ensuring timely, meaningful, and mission-aligned engagement.
• Develops and manages donor communications, including correspondence, invitations, recognition materials, and follow-up messaging.
• Identifies opportunities to deepen donor engagement and collaborates with the Director of Development on cultivation, solicitation, and relationship-building strategies.
• Coordinates donor meetings, cultivation opportunities, receptions, and engagement activities, ensuring a high-quality donor experience.
• Maintains responsibility for tracking donor interactions, engagement, and stewardship outcomes in Salesforce.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in determining appropriate donor communications, stewardship approaches, and follow-up strategies, escalating only sensitive or significant donor matters as appropriate.
• Collaborates with colleagues to develop and implement strategies that strengthen donor participation, retention, and long-term philanthropic relationships.

3. Development Project, Budget, and Initiative Management — 25%

• Manages assigned Development Department initiatives and projects, establishing objectives, work plans, timelines, and measures of success.
• Independently manages assigned projects from planning through completion, including prioritizing work, coordinating stakeholders, allocating available resources, resolving routine and complex challenges, and adjusting plans as circumstances change.
• Develops and manages project budgets, monitors financial performance, tracks revenue and expenses, and recommends adjustments as needed.
• Evaluates project effectiveness and develops recommendations to improve fundraising outcomes, operational efficiency, and departmental performance.
• Leads the implementation and ongoing improvement of Development systems, processes, and project management tools, including Salesforce.
• Collaborates with colleagues across the JCC to advance fundraising initiatives, campaigns, grant-related activities, and organizational priorities.
• Identifies operational challenges and opportunities, independently develops solutions and recommendations, and implements approved improvements within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Provides regular updates and recommendations to the Director of Development regarding project performance, opportunities, risks, and resource needs.
• Provides direction and guidance to colleagues, volunteers, vendors, and committee members involved in assigned projects, including setting expectations, monitoring progress, and addressing issues that may affect deadlines or outcomes.

4. Development Operations and Administrative Support — 15%

• Oversees administrative processes associated with assigned fundraising initiatives, events, projects, and donor stewardship activities.
• Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of Development records.
• Coordinates gift documentation and processing in partnership with Finance, ensuring accurate records and appropriate acknowledgment.
• Prepares and maintains reports, tracking tools, project documentation, and financial records to support departmental planning and evaluation.
• Coordinates meetings, committee materials, calendars, and communications related to assigned projects and initiatives.
• Maintains organized electronic and historical development records and ensures appropriate handling of confidential information.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline administrative workflows, improve systems, and strengthen departmental efficiency.
• Provides administrative and logistical support during periods of increased departmental activity and major organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects, events, and initiatives from planning through execution and evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage donors, volunteers, vendors, and community stakeholders professionally and effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing donor-facing correspondence and communications.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines independently.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, volunteers, or committees.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to maintain accurate records and manage administrative processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, or comparable productivity tools.
• Ability to learn and use Salesforce or comparable CRM and database systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive donor and organizational information.
• Commitment to the Osher Marin JCC's mission and to fostering an inclusive, welcoming community.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, event management, project management, or donor relations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing fundraising events, donor cultivation events, or philanthropic engagement initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets and evaluating financial and operational outcomes.
• Experience with Salesforce or another constituent relationship management system.
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising, donor stewardship, and development operations.
• Experience managing donor relationships or an assigned donor portfolio.
• Experience coordinating committees, volunteers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Other Duties

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed. Responsibilities may evolve in response to departmental needs and organizational priorities.

Position and Compensation

• Salary range $72,500 - $80,000 annually, based on experience
• Allowance toward health, dental, vision insurance; life and disability insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 22 vacation days, 13 sick days plus approximately 15 national and Jewish holidays per year
• JCC family membership; discounts on JCC programs and events, and more.

Pay: $72,500.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in nonprofit development, fundraising, events, project management, or donor relations?

Ability to Commute:

• San Rafael, CA 94903 (Required)

Work Location: In person