Development Associate- JCC Bernard Weinger

Reports to (title): Senior Director of Development Job Summary: JCC Chicago is the largest of more than 170 Jewish Community Centers in North America – home to six early childhood centers, nine-day camps, one resident overnight camp, and a myriad of other programs and services focused on the care and keeping of children, family, and community. We are privileged to nurture our young learners and foster community day in and day out by bringing our mission to life. JCC Chicago has served our community for over 100 years and reaches more than 100,000 community members yearly through our programs, services and experience. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Development Associate will be responsible for activating participants, ambassadors, and future donors. This includes creating and expanding volunteer opportunities across the agency to ultimately cultivate new donors. The Development Associate will be responsible for developing strategies to solicit, steward, and deepen a portfolio of gifts up to $2,500, including pipeline development. The Development Associate will lead the staff giving campaign, cultivating a culture of philanthropy within the organization. Key Areas of Responsibility: Fundraising Prepare and organize timely donor communication including direct mail, e‑mail, telephone, and acknowledgements. Execute administrative fundraising functions including gift entry, donor acknowledgements, thank‑you calls, and support for phonathons and other broad‑based outreach efforts. Partner with the Senior Development Director to manage fundraising appeals and campaigns for gifts under $2,500. Facilitate quarterly stewardship opportunities to cultivate prospective and existing donors to build a more engaged community. Oversee the staff giving campaign and use creativity and initiative to develop new cultivation tactics, set fundraising goals, develop timeline, manage day‑to‑day operations of campaign, and track/report outcomes. Support execution of annual fund campaigns including direct mail, email, and social media initiatives. Assist in growing recurring/monthly giving through targeted outreach and stewardship. Assist with planning and coordinating special events, donor/sponsorship cultivation efforts, and grant reporting. Work with the finance team to manage, reconcile, and track various types of donations including cash, check, online gifts, donor‑advised funds, and stock gifts. General Support internal and external stakeholders through events and other engagement opportunities, including but not limited to the Annual Meeting, All‑In Staff Days, Camp Chi Alumni weekend, and SunriseGAMES. Collaborate with the Database Manager to support donor tracking, list generation, and segmented outreach efforts. Provide general support for the Development Department and actively participate in departmental strategy and planning. Assist with special projects on an ad‑hoc basis. Occasionally, supervise seasonal development intern(s). Other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, bend, twist and/or walk on a frequent basis throughout an 8‑hour day. Mobility: Repetitive movement of arms and hands to operate computer, smartphone, keyboard and mouse. Ability to frequently push, pull and lift up to 20 pounds; occasionally may need to lift more than 20 pounds. Mental Abilities: Attention to detail; manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines. Vision Abilities: See detail in objects; distinguish between colors, shades and brightness and ability to focus and operate a vehicle or office equipment. Days/Hours/%Travel The position will be primarily Monday‑Friday, 37.5 hours per week during regular business hours. Some evenings and weekends will be required for major agency events. Limited travel to different Agency sites and locations may be required. The Development Department currently operates on a hybrid model and is in office 3 days per week. Direct Reports (titles and FTE%): 1-2 Seasonal Development Intern(s) Indirect Reports (titles and FTE%): n/a Job Category: Management Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications or a related field (or equivalent knowledge/experience). Salary Range: $55,000- $65,000 Other Requirements: 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, or related field. Commitment to JCC’s mission, vision, and values. Experience working with volunteers and training interns is strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills. Exceptional ability to take direction and initiative, and to exercise sound judgement. A good sense of humor and humility, and an eagerness to learn. Provide outstanding customer service to donors, board members, JCC leadership, volunteers, and the general public. The successful candidate will be a motivated, efficient and dynamic self‑starter who is flexible and can thrive in a complex and fast‑paced environment. Knowledge of the Chicago Jewish community and passion for community programming highly desirable. Employee Benefits: Flexible Work Schedule Health, dental, and vision insurance Participation in a 401(K) plan with matching contributions Life insurance and short/long term disability coverage Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid observance of secular and Jewish religious holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free fitness membership at JCC Chicago community centers and aquatics facilities Meaningful discounts on JCC Chicago programming, including day and overnight camp, Early Childhood, and event rentals Professional development opportunities with the JUF/Jewish Federation JCC Chicago is an equal opportunity agency that offers programs for all ages and abilities. Our goal is to foster relationships, build our community, and create connections that will enable our mission to reach a larger impact. We welcome you to join us in building your career, as we build a stronger community.

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