RIETS Development Associate

RIETS Development Associate

Apply/Register Job no: 496791 Work type: Staff Part-time, Temporary and/or Hourly Department: RIETS Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY Categories: Communications/Marketing/Media, Events

Position Summary:

RIETS is seeking an independent, motivated advancement professional to assist in the development of fund-raising strategies for new and existing stakeholders. The RIETS Development Associate will draft fund-raising proposals, reports, grants and correspondences and will be responsible for achieving a specified annual fundraising goal, while ensuring the CRM's data integrity. The Development Officer may organize parlor meetings, student or rabbinic speakers and other fundraising events.

Reporting to the RIETS Associate VP of Institutional Advancement, this position includes development, stewardship, CRM management, volunteer management, communications, event planning and grant writing.

Position Responsibilities:

The duties of the RIETS Development Associate are as follows, but not limited to:

Portfolio Management and Donor Relations

Manage a portfolio of RIETS alumni and stakeholders

Assist with the management of all donor prospects

Aim to increase alumni donors through alumni dues and minimize annual LYBUNTS

Manage the annual Day of Learning peer-to-peer fundraising campaign

Coordinate Shiur sponsorships from alumni of each Rosh Yeshiva

Coordinate with YU IA development staff in the discovery, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospects likely to support RIETS- specific programs and activities

Work to grow alumni giving through alumni dues and Elef L'Mateh membership

Manage annual phone-a-thon campaign

Collect data for contact reports and data updates

Follow up with donors as needed

Program Management and Collaboration

Work with University Advancement colleagues on program purpose, goals and opportunities for collaboration. Partner with YU Annual Giving Programs to outreach to targeted constituent programs, increase awareness and build donor base

Coordinate Kaddish being said for donors' family members for Yahrtzeits and the year of mourning

Experience & Educational Background:

An undergraduate degree

Intricate knowledge of the Orthodox world

Skills & Competencies:

Excellent writing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Collaborative team-oriented style

Ability to consistently demonstrate a high level of professionalism in demeanor, attire and personal interactions

Working knowledge of tax laws affecting charitable giving

Knowledge of CRM

Ability to travel and to work evenings and weekends on occasion

Salary Range:

$40-$40 per hour

About Us:

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University's retirement plan. Staff members are typically eligible for four weeks paid vacation each year and have access to a shuttle to nearby subway locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Advertised: Apr 24, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:

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