Development Associate

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Development Associate provides critical support to the Global Director of Development and Founding Director in advancing the organization’s fundraising efforts. This role helps drive effective donor engagement by preparing detailed prospect briefings, coordinating donor outreach activities, and managing key administrative and operational functions that support frontline fundraising.

Working closely with development leadership, the Development Associate ensures that fundraising meetings, solicitations, and donor engagement opportunities are well prepared and executed. This role also supports development operations by maintaining accurate CRM records, coordinating travel and logistics, and managing administrative processes that enable the team to focus on donor cultivation and solicitation. This role reports to the Global Director of Development and partners closely with the Founding Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Support & Donor Preparation

Provide direct fundraising support to the Global Director of Development and Founding Director.
Prepare detailed donor briefings and prospect memos in advance of cultivation meetings and solicitations, including giving history, interests, engagement background, and strategic considerations.
Support post donor meetings and solicitations, including materials, follow-up correspondence, and tracking next steps.
Track action items related to donor outreach and assist with follow-up to support ongoing engagement.

Leadership & Administrative Support

Manage the Global Director of Development’s calendar, including scheduling donor meetings and coordinating priorities.
Coordinate fundraising travel for the Global Director of Development and Founding Director, including itineraries, meeting logistics, and preparation materials.
Process and track expense reporting for the Global Director of Development.
Provide administrative support to the Development Committee, including meeting coordination and materials preparation.

Development Department Coordination

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in Salesforce related to the Global Director of Development and Founding Director’s donor interactions and activities.
Coordinate logistical support for speaking engagements and external appearances involving the Founding Director.
Assist with tracking donor engagement activities and maintaining organized records of outreach and follow-up.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required.
2–4 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising support, executive support, or a related field.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written communication skills and the ability to prepare concise and well organized materials.
High level of discretion and professionalism when working with senior leadership and donors.
Demonstrated experience working with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint); experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana) strongly preferred.
Passion and commitment to Momentum’s mission and Israel.
Must have flexibility to work nontraditional hours including occasional evenings and Sundays as needed.