Boston Jewish Film celebrates the richness of the Jewish experience through film and media. With 10,000 tickets sold to our programs throughout the year, we are one of the Boston area’s preeminent Arts and Culture organizations.

Now in our 34th year, we are seeking a highly-motivated individual to help us reach our Development goals. The Development Assistant is a key member of the BJF team working to ensure Boston Jewish Film’s financial long-term sustainability. This part-time position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for ongoing administrative and fundraising tasks, including management of fundraising database Salesforce; recordkeeping of institutional, individual, and public donor records; preparation of acknowledgment of grants and donations; preparation of development reports and mailings; coordination of annual appeals; prospect research; and assistance on special events.

This position offers the opportunity to become deeply engaged with the fundamental strategic processes and implementation of fund development for an established Jewish arts and cultural organization with a growing community impact through 2 annual Film Festivals, fundraising events and multiple community partnership events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage fundraising database, including updating donor records and preparation of donor, financial, and ad hoc reports.
• Oversee and assist in generating donor acknowledgments.
• Responsible for gift processing, including liaising with the Finance Department.
• Conduct individual and institutional prospect research to ensure a steady pipeline of potential support.
• Assist with the preparation of outreach materials, donor appeals, grant submissions, and report materials.
• Engage with attendees and venue services staff to gather metrics and anecdotes that enhance appeals, requests, and reports.
• Assist with solicitation mailings, including two annual appeals and Festival pass acquisition.
• Collaborate with the Director of Production and Marketing Manager to ensure timely updates to the BJF database for all e-communications and mailings.
• Assist with the coordination of special events for donor cultivation, fundraisers, and member events, including Spring and Fall events, Opening Night, and Mid-Fest events.
• Overall administrative and support assistance to the BJF Development Department.
• Learning best BJF fundraising practices from BJF ED and BJF Board Development Committee.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years of relevant experience in the development field, nonprofit space, or administrative field
• Strong interest in nonprofit development and administration and a willingness to learn
• Ability to passionately represent BJF’s mission
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively
• Available for occasional evening events, such as Film Festival and fundraising events.
• Ability to multi-task and bring jobs to completion
• Experience managing confidential information with discretion
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; ability to communicate information clearly (both written and oral)
• Ability to build and maintain relationships and interact effectively with donors and donor prospects
• Proficiency in multiple computer and database systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, word-processing, spreadsheets, database; knowledge of fundraising software like Salesforce a plus
• Creative approach to problem solving and can-do attitude.
• Ability to work as a team member, supporting department events and initiatives
• Knowledge of the Jewish Philanthropic Community is a plus.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Send a cover letter and resume to info@bostonjfilm.org.