Associate Director, Donor Relations – Development

Overview 

JASA is one of New York’s largest and most trusted agencies
serving older adults. Our goal is to keep seniors living safely in
their own homes and communities with independence, dignity, and
joy.  

 JASA seeks a dynamic and motivated professional to focus
on developing relationships with donors, volunteers, and other
stakeholders to assist in the identification, cultivation,
solicitation, and stewardship of major donors. The Associate
Director of Donor Relations is an integral member of the
Development team, working closely with the Chief Development
Officer.  

Responsibilities: 

Direct all corporate fundraising and
CSR activities: Identify and expand corporate relationships by
creating opportunities for event and conference sponsorships,
in-kind support, and naming programs to raise JASA’s profile.
Spearhead partnerships, collaborations, sponsorships, events, and
cross-marketing with corporations, national and community-based
organizations, and current and potential funders to advance JASA
and elevate the organization’s public image. Increase the scope and
funding of high-energy and high-impact corporate volunteer projects
and convert corporate volunteers to corporate and individual
donors. 
Direct the JASANextGen program, which
includes soliciting participation by public and private schools,
managing all meetings with students and parents, hosting in-person
and virtual volunteer events, managing participants’ individual
projects and internships, and ensuring program participants meet
fundraising goals. 
Develop a Mitzvah Project program,
building relationships with temples and other religious
institutions to create projects that raise awareness and critical
funds.
Supervise Senior Associate of
Volunteer Engagement and ensure that volunteer pipeline is active,
monthly chat events are planned and successful, and JASA services
have necessary volunteer staffing.
Coordinate, manage and lead special
donor sponsorship dinners, salons and other Patron/Major
Gifts/Corporate Sponsor events, as well as act as key team player
in preparation of annual gala 
Work closely with the Development
team to engage new stakeholders and existing donors and convert
this group to major donor status 
Participate in the preparation of
materials for individual donors, corporate donors, and volunteers,
including direct mail pieces, brochures, promotional materials, and
other engagement opportunities  
Contribute to the planning and
execution of the Development team’s annual fundraising strategy and
strategic plan 
Document all corporate and volunteer
gifts received (individual, corporate, foundation), as well as
track, analyze, and report on fundraising
performance  
Draft correspondence and gift
acknowledgments; other writing and administrative tasks as
required. 
Collect information on all JASA
programs to integrate with donor management 
Travel regionally as
appropriate 
Ensure appropriate assignment,
cultivation, and solicitation as assigned 

 Performs other related tasks as
requested or assigned.

Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced
degree preferred. 
Minimum three to five years
experience in any of the following areas preferred: development,
communications, academia, event planning, and advocacy.
Knowledge of Raisers Edge preferred.
 
Track record in building effective
relationships  
Ability to function with a high
degree of independence with donor pool, yet interact
collaboratively with colleagues participating in and contributing
to total team effort. 
Solutions-oriented, collaborative,
self-directed, and self-disciplined 
Highly organized, reliable, and able
to set and balance multiple priorities and meet
deadlines. 
Exceptional verbal and written
communication 
Capacity to manage and organize
information confidentially 
Flexibility to work evenings and
weekends when necessary 

SUBJECT TO REVIEW FOR PURPOSES OF ADAAA

JASA is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment