Development & Database Associate
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires
Description
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires Job Description
Job Title: Development & Database Associate
Classification: Full-Time Year-Round
Reports to: Associate Development Director
Position Purpose:
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is seeking a full time Development & Database Associate to support the year-round Development/Advancement department various administrative tasks, as well as to provide management over the database system. The position will report to the Associate Development Director with some additional oversight by the Director of Institutional Advancement. This role will have the unique opportunity to assist and learn about all aspects of Camp and the many programs Ramah Berkshires provides.
Essential Job Functions:
Primary Roles and Responsibilities:
Administrative Support:
Process checks using the systems and processes in place
Create donor folders for Director of Institutional Advancement and Camp Director as needed
Coordination and execution of major donor mailing appeals (2/year)
Mailings for camper, alumni, and major donor gifts
Reconciliation with Accounting and Development department donor gifts through credit card processors Cardpointe and Stripe, monthly, quarterly, and yearly
Assist in scheduling meetings with volunteers and vendors,
Produce and oversee the donor acknowledgement process
Including:
Writing, printing, and sending donor acknowledgement letters
Tribute donations via email and snail mail
Oversee the making, sending and tracking of tribute notifications for donor acknowledgement
Assist Director and Director of Institutional Advancement in managing portfolio of donors and prospective donors
Create prospect research profiles for select prospective donors
Other duties as assigned
Database Management:
Management of donor and donation records in our CRM:
Includes gift entry, demographic updates, combining households, reconciling between two databases
Accurate donation entering into the database with special coding important to the development department for reporting (Fund, Campaign, Appeal)
Update and maintain Development records in our Salsa Engage (email server and lists) and Salsa CRM Donor database (constituent records including donations, one-on-one donor meetings, cultivation, moves management and more)
Event Support:
Provide event support prior to, and at, all of our annual events including sitting at registration and interacting with guests with a smile
These events include:
Parlor meetings at donor homes (approx 3/year)
Annual Gala (1/year)
Annual Golf & Pool Outing (1/year)
Visiting Day (1/year)
Serve as the lead for the Annual Gala’s silent auction from start to finish
Development Reporting:
Run and format reports as needed (For example: year to date comparisons, progress to date, etc…)
Run monthly progress reports
Create various mailings as needed
Qualifications:
Impeccable attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work as part of a fast paced development team
Comfortable taking direction and instruction
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Docs, and Sheets (knowledge of mail merge and name tags)
Comfortable and willing to learn new software systems
Strong written and oral communication skills
Integrity, patience, adaptability, enthusiasm, and an understanding of development and the Jewish nonprofit community
Salary and Benefits
Base Salary range of $45,000-$55,000
403b with Employer Contribution
Medical, dental, and vision options
Customary additional benefits
This role is located year round in Teaneck, NJ and is a hybrid work model
Go home every day feeling like you made the camp and the world a better place
Qualified minorities and/or women are encouraged to apply; EEO.