Development Associate

The Development Associate contributes to the development team’s management,

execution, and success in advancing Michigan Hillel’s fundraising initiatives to support a

multimillion-dollar annual campaign goal.

The ideal candidate is an early-career professional eager to learn and develop core

fundraising skills, including prospect research and solicitation. This role includes regular

engagement with graduating seniors, new alumni, current donors, and prospective

supporters.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay closely attuned to day-to-day

development team activities are essential to both individual and team success.

Knowledge of the Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor Jewish communities is preferred but not

required.

This position reports to the Director of Development.

Student Philanthropy:

● Phonathon:

○ Coordinate hiring, training, caller and shift performance, and program resources,

ensuring best practices, effective solicitation scripts, and appropriate caller and

donor incentives are consistently maintained.

○ Oversee software development and facilitate communication and collaboration

between the company and students.

● Senior Legacy Campaign: leadership structure, fundraising strategy, implementation, and

class gift

● Thankathon: organizing student leadership to recognize our generous supporters twice

annually

● Hire and manage Development Fellow

Parent, Family & Alumni Programming:

● Staff all parent and family programming

● Staff alumni programming, as assigned

● Solicit these groups, as assigned

Donor Relations:

● Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned donors through timely

acknowledgments, personalized updates, and year-round engagement.

● Lead new donor recognition efforts and coordinate with the development team on

stewardship strategies for annual campaign donors, ensuring thoughtful follow-up and

recognition that deepens commitment and loyalty.

● Ensure timely and accurate communication, including letters, emails, and calls.

● Serve as the liaison between the Development Marketing Manager and Director of

Development.

● Assist with stewardship events and experiences that recognize and engage donors.

● Collaborate with Jewish Student Life staff to collect stories and data that demonstrate

the impact of giving.

● Maintain accurate donor records and stewardship activity logs in the CRM/database.

Team Support, Operations & Professional Development:

● Attend Hillel programs on evenings and weekends as necessary

● Ensure donor and gift information remains accurate and up to date by recording

relevant interactions and notes in the database

● Engage in donor meetings, cultivation events, and conferences

● Participate in professional development or networking opportunities, including HIGA

● Other duties as assigned

Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person