Development Initiatives Coordinator, Southeast

The Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, a leading research and educational center serving Israel and world Jewry, is hiring a Development Initiatives Coordinator, Southeast. You'll run the day-to-day administration of fundraising with major donors, foundations, Jewish Federations and board leaders, including event support, gift management and Salesforce, and support the Development team as a whole, with a focus on the New York area and Florida. Reports to the Managing Director of Philanthropic Engagement. Based in the New York office, in person four days a week.

Responsibilities:
• Plan and support donor and prospect events, including leadership seminars and VIP and Giving Society gatherings, virtual and in person: invitations, logistics, RSVPs and follow-up
• Maintain donor records in Salesforce, record gifts and pledges, run reports and research donors
• Draft gift acknowledgments and tribute notifications, and coordinate Giving Society welcome packages
• Give administrative support to the Managing Director and the Development team, including scheduling, travel, expense coding and presentations
• Support the Florida-based Senior Development Officer

Qualifications:
• 3+ years of relevant experience (3–6 years of fundraising-related work is ideal)
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a professional, customer-service approach
• Excellent writing, editing and Excel skills
• Able to staff occasional evening and weekend programs and travel domestically and to Israel
• Hebrew familiarity a plus; BA/BS or equivalent

Salary: $65,000–$75,000, plus a very competitive benefits package

To Apply:
Submit a resume and a cover letter describing your relevant experience. No phone calls, please.