Development Specialist at Arizona State University Hillel

Development Specialist

Arizona State University

Role Overview

As the Development Specialist, you will make your mark on Jewish life at ASU by working hand in hand with the Executive Director and other organizational leaders on resource and business development. 

Using a data-driven approach to all of our work, you will support the day-to-day development operations, including database management, gift processing, donor stewardship, reporting, donor/funder prospecting, and volunteer coordination. You will also be responsible for the stewardship and solicitation of a segment of donors in the $360-999 tier.

This role involves administration, coordination, and relationship management.  In addition to the daily operations of the development team, you will be responsible for various development special projects throughout the year, including promotional publications, phonathons, and grants management.

What You’ll Do

Donor Cultivation & Solicitation

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with a segment of donors at the $360-999  tier.
• Oversee implementation of donor stewardship plan to ensure continued engagement and support.
• Support the Executive Director with moves management for major, new, and recaptured donors.
• Support the Board’s Development Committee.
• Support parent & alumni engagement strategies
• Provide staffing support (e.g., scheduling, development of materials, taking minutes) for Board of Directors and various other lay leader groups.

Grant and Foundation Management

• Research new grants
• Oversee grants management process including applications and reports including:
  • Empowering and supporting engagement staff to write their own project grant proposals. 
  • Supporting engagement staff in submitting timely and accurate reports.
  • Supporting general operational and special projects grant proposal writing and reporting.
  • Ensuring proper budget management & reporting

Special Events

• Collaborate with staff, contractors, and volunteer leaders to plan, execute, and document fundraising events, including donor appreciation events, annual gala, and community outreach activities.
• Provide support in logistics, coordination, and follow-up for fundraising events.

Database Management and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor and gift records in the organization's database, Little Green Light.
• Generate reports and analyze data to assess fundraising progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports for leadership and the board of directors on fundraising progress.

Communication and Outreach

• Develop written content, design & distribute monthly parent & alumni newsletters
• Create compelling development materials, including newsletters, direct mail packages, digital appeals, and impact reports.
• Serve as contact for all board of director communications 
• Support social media and online campaigns to raise awareness and engage supporters.
• Drafting development-related materials as needed, including acknowledgments, web pages, appeal emails, grant proposals, one-pagers, marketing materials, and other communications.
• Stay up to date on our programming and impact.

Auxiliary Support

• Administrative aspects of development, including scheduling meetings and appointments.
• Assisting the Executive Director in energizing and coordinating the Board of Directors' fundraising efforts.
• Other development duties & projects as assigned.

What You'll Bring to the Job 

• 0-2 years of experience in related roles and responsibilities including business development, PR, Marketing, Communications, nonprofit management
• Familiarity with a variety of software (e.g. Little Green Light or other CRM, Mailchimp or similar, Microsoft Excel, Canva)  and/or a proven ability to learn quickly
• An eagerness to learn new systems and strategies and to contribute your ideas too
• A passion for supporting Hillel at ASU’s mission of enriching the lives of Jewish students at ASU and growing the next generation of Jewish leaders.
• A contagious personality and a desire to deepen the relationship between Hillel and donors, parents, and alumni. 
• A can-do attitude and ability to take risks, learn from both your wins and losses, and pivot when plans need to change with short notice
• Ability to collaborate across teams both inside and outside of Hillel.
• Bachelor’s degree required

What You're Great At

• Relentless relationship builder: You can connect with a wide range of people. You are excited to build relationships with people you don’t yet know. The Development Coordinator must have the ability to speak with donors and friends of Hillel professionally. 
• You enjoy working in a collaborative team environment, have excellent interpersonal skills, and actively engage colleagues in your work and support their efforts. 
• Attention to Detail: Hillel thrives when our data is clean and accurate and when we stick to pre-determined schedules and plans. The Development Coordinator must pay close attention to detail and be honest if mistakes are made. 
• You are self-motivated with excellent organizational, project, and time management skills. You can prioritize a diverse workload, set attainable expectations, and follow through.
• Data analysis: The Coordinator will be able to analyze program and donor data to inform strategic decision-making and storytelling.
• Word processing and database management skills
• You are comfortable working a schedule that may include some weekends and holidays.

What You’ll Receive

• A competitive salary for the nonprofit marketplace. The role has a salary range of $45,000-$55,000.
• High-level professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities.
• A network of terrific colleagues from across the Hillel movement.
• Paid Jewish holidays or alternate days for those holidays worked. 
• Opportunities to travel regionally for professional development. 
• Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, with an affordable cost of living and easy access to some of the best hiking and nature preserves. 
• A comprehensive benefits package, including 15 vacation days per year & 10 medical leave days each year, health insurance, a retirement plan, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage

About Hillel at Arizona State University

Hillel at Arizona State University serves approximately 3,500 students at four ASU campuses in the greater Phoenix metro area. We are on an exciting growth trajectory and have found success by prioritizing holistic support for our students' interests and needs in college and beyond. Our building is located in Tempe, AZ, just down the street from Phoenix, AZ, and Scottsdale, AZ. All three cities provide affordable housing opportunities among thriving young professional communities. The area offers the amenities of a metropolitan area alongside a beautiful desert environment, with an average of 299 sunny days per year.  Phoenix offers outstanding theater and concert venues, professional sports teams, great art, archeology, hiking, and world-class golf courses and resorts.  Phoenix has a well-established and vibrant Jewish community, with a Jewish population of well over 100,000; you’ll find a wide variety of synagogues, Jewish preschools, day schools, community centers, kosher food, and a strong network of Jewish educational, cultural, and social services.

Hillel at Arizona State University is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.