Development Coordinator, Westchester

White Plains, NY
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Job Description

About the Organization:

UJA-Federation of New York is the largest local philanthropy in the world. For more than 100 years, we’ve brought New Yorkers together to solve some of the most pressing problems facing our community. Thanks to our network of hundreds of non-profits, we can leverage our expertise across any number of areas — including health and human services, arts and culture, and education — to care for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, respond to crises close to home and far away, and shape our Jewish future. Our reach extends from New York to Israel to nearly 70 other countries around the world, touching 4.5 million people each year.


Position Summary:     

The Development Coordinator in the Westchester office provides overall support to four professionals. They are responsible for the overall support and management of their supervisors’ work, including managing database, processing donations, generating reports, scheduling and coordination of appointments, meetings and calendars, handling incoming and outgoing mail, maintaining digital files, setting up and after meetings, and performing additional or special projects as requested.

Responsibilities: 

  •  Support the development of systems and processes that allow for efficient and effective management of the Westchester office and specifically the Venture Fund, B&P and community fundraising. 
  • Manage event data, including databases, reports, and pledges and payments.
  • Organize FRD reports to help with event follow up and open inventory. 
  •  Communicate regularly with UJA donors by email, phone and in person/virtual at events as needed. 
  • Manage calendars, scheduling, and coordination for assigned staff.
  • Be an integral part of the Westchester team, partnering with colleagues on events and lending support wherever and whenever necessary. 

Competencies and Qualifications:  

  • Experience for 1 year+ in a fast-paced work environment. 
  • Ability to build effective collaborative relationships with colleagues and donors.  
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically, dealing with changing priorities, emergent issues, and multiple projects.  
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written. 
  • Must be a flexible self-starter. 
  •  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  •  Proficient in excel, word, Microsoft office
  • Flexibility to work at events and programs when required, which may be outside of normal business hours.

Salary Information:

The salary range for this role is $52,000-57,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.