Jewishsac
Development Communications Associate
Jewishsac, San Mateo, California, United States, 94404
For more than 75 years, the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) has inspired a sense of community in San Mateo County, home to over 37,000 Jewish residents. Situated between San Francisco and Palo Alto, the PJCC is among the 10 largest JCCs in North America. With a 12-acre campus in Foster City, the PJCC provides programs and services that reinforce the values and traditions embraced by the Jewish community, while serving the broader community as well.
Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.The PJCC’s Mission is: We positively impact people’s lives, fostering belonging and meaningful connections with a diverse community, grounded in Jewish values and traditions.Overview of the Role:The Development Communications Associate is responsible for an array of projects designed to make a compelling case for philanthropic support, deepen relationships with donors and funders, and contribute to the strategic growth and sustainability of the PJCC. This includes grant writing and reporting, donor communications, compilation of inspirational donor and impact stories, and development of materials for solicitations and appeals. This role involves collaborating closely with program staff to understand and effectively communicate the impact of PJCC programs to donors and funders, and the marketing team to produce fundraising collateral and publications. The role also includes conducting research to identify prospective individual and foundation donors, crafting donor profiles, and actively participating in development activities contributing to the achievement of PJCC’s fundraising goals.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Grant Writing and Reporting:Manage the cycle of grant proposals and reporting, with ~40 deliverables annually, working in close partnership with the Sr. Director of Development.Craft compelling grant proposals and reports highlighting the impact of PJCC programs in accordance with funder guidelines and priorities.Collaborate with program teams to gather quantitative and qualitative data for proposals and reports.Conduct research to identify potential new funders aligned with PJCC priorities.Cultivate and maintain relationships with a portfolio of foundation program officers.Monitor grant timelines to ensure compliance with funder requirements for applications and reports, and track grants in Salesforce CRM.Development Communications and Stewardship:Develop donor-focused communications that highlight impact and giving opportunities, such as an annual Impact Report, program updates for donors, acknowledgement letters, and cases for support.Collaborate with Development Manager to create appeals and communications designed for specific audiences, such as new donors, Board Alumni, preschool families, and program participants.Compile inspirational stories of impact and testimonials from program participants and donors.Partner with Development and Marketing teams on the production of fundraising collateral, presentations, and select print and digital donor materials.Prepare annual reports for endowment fund donors.Conduct research on current and prospective donors and create detailed donor profiles to support their cultivation and solicitation.Be an engaged member of the PJCC Development Team by participating in and supporting additional projects as needed, including events, volunteer engagement, and donor stewardship.Qualifications & Skills:3+ years of experience in writing, communications or marketing, with development or grant writing knowledge a strong plus.Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive narratives.Creative, proactive, and engaging with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.Excellent organizational and project management skills.Commitment to the mission and values of the PJCC.Work on occasional evenings and weekend days will be required.Our Benefits Package Includes:Generous paid vacation, holiday and sick leave.Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan.Medical, dental, and vision coverage.A learning environment that supports professional development.Complementary fitness center membership for employee and their family and discounts to PJCC programs.Please apply @https://pjcc.org/about/careers/
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Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.The PJCC’s Mission is: We positively impact people’s lives, fostering belonging and meaningful connections with a diverse community, grounded in Jewish values and traditions.Overview of the Role:The Development Communications Associate is responsible for an array of projects designed to make a compelling case for philanthropic support, deepen relationships with donors and funders, and contribute to the strategic growth and sustainability of the PJCC. This includes grant writing and reporting, donor communications, compilation of inspirational donor and impact stories, and development of materials for solicitations and appeals. This role involves collaborating closely with program staff to understand and effectively communicate the impact of PJCC programs to donors and funders, and the marketing team to produce fundraising collateral and publications. The role also includes conducting research to identify prospective individual and foundation donors, crafting donor profiles, and actively participating in development activities contributing to the achievement of PJCC’s fundraising goals.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Grant Writing and Reporting:Manage the cycle of grant proposals and reporting, with ~40 deliverables annually, working in close partnership with the Sr. Director of Development.Craft compelling grant proposals and reports highlighting the impact of PJCC programs in accordance with funder guidelines and priorities.Collaborate with program teams to gather quantitative and qualitative data for proposals and reports.Conduct research to identify potential new funders aligned with PJCC priorities.Cultivate and maintain relationships with a portfolio of foundation program officers.Monitor grant timelines to ensure compliance with funder requirements for applications and reports, and track grants in Salesforce CRM.Development Communications and Stewardship:Develop donor-focused communications that highlight impact and giving opportunities, such as an annual Impact Report, program updates for donors, acknowledgement letters, and cases for support.Collaborate with Development Manager to create appeals and communications designed for specific audiences, such as new donors, Board Alumni, preschool families, and program participants.Compile inspirational stories of impact and testimonials from program participants and donors.Partner with Development and Marketing teams on the production of fundraising collateral, presentations, and select print and digital donor materials.Prepare annual reports for endowment fund donors.Conduct research on current and prospective donors and create detailed donor profiles to support their cultivation and solicitation.Be an engaged member of the PJCC Development Team by participating in and supporting additional projects as needed, including events, volunteer engagement, and donor stewardship.Qualifications & Skills:3+ years of experience in writing, communications or marketing, with development or grant writing knowledge a strong plus.Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive narratives.Creative, proactive, and engaging with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.Excellent organizational and project management skills.Commitment to the mission and values of the PJCC.Work on occasional evenings and weekend days will be required.Our Benefits Package Includes:Generous paid vacation, holiday and sick leave.Employer-matched 403(b) retirement plan.Medical, dental, and vision coverage.A learning environment that supports professional development.Complementary fitness center membership for employee and their family and discounts to PJCC programs.Please apply @https://pjcc.org/about/careers/
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