Career Opportunities

Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is seeking an Annual Fund Coordinator/Manager to work with the Director of Development to assist in implementing and strengthening a fundraising plan to support the organization's growth. If you are a people person, have an eye for detail, and are excited about education, apply for this position today! Grow your career with this exciting opportunity to develop exceptional skills and be a part of a fantastic and warm community.

Located in Foster City, Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School is a pluralistic community day school for students from TK until 8th grade. Our mission is to develop socially and academically prepared students to meet their full potential as engaged leaders committed to a life steeped in Jewish ethics and values.

Position Summary:
Together with the Director of Development, the Annual Fund Coordinator/Manager will play a significant role in creating and implementing the annual fundraising plans and activities. Duties will include:

• Building strong and successful relationships.
• Communicating with donors and other constituents.
• Collaborating with Wornick's staff to create and execute the development plan.

The Annual Fund Coordinator/Manager provides organization, execution, and follow-up of annual donor support, including direct mail appeals, donor relations, sponsorships, stewardship activities, and prospect research.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in strategic planning and execution of all fundraising activities and programs.
• Work with the Development Director to create and execute the annual fund solicitation and stewardship activities calendar, including direct mail appeals fundraising events, Rosh Hashanah cards, the Annual Report, etc.
• Analyzes data regarding annual giving appeals and past giving trends and generates reports, charts, and spreadsheets relative to fundraising tracking and management.
• Meet with prospects, donors, and constituents to cultivate, solicit, and steward for sustained and increased support.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing community-wide events such as our annual gala (~300 guests), Poker Night, and other major donor events, including tracking guest lists, creating event collateral, and staffing events as needed.
• Manages the donor database (Little Green Light)
• Produces solicitation letters, acknowledgment letters, and other communication for annual fund and capital campaign
• Manages all gift/pledge processing and acknowledgment functions for the Annual Fund, capital campaign, and all other donations.
• Manages and assists in communication, scheduling, and other administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) required.
• 2 to 3 years of increasingly responsible development/relationship experience.
• The ability to form personal relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., donors, sponsors, staff, and volunteers),
• Effective communication skills to deliver exceptional customer service to stakeholders verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work independently and as part of a team to produce quality results on schedule.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of CRM databases and proficiency in running queries and creating exports and reports.
• The position will require some evening and weekend work during peak periods.

Benefits

• A benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 403b, FSA, and vacation time.
• Excellent professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities as part of a high-energy, dynamic team