Development Business Manager

Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (MMJCCM) creates opportunities for people to connect, grow, and learn within an ever-changing Jewish landscape. The MMJCCM imagines Jewish life that is diverse and engages meaningfully with its values, culture, and ideas in everyday lives.

The MMJCCM is looking for a resourceful and tech-savvy Development Business Manager to support our fundraising efforts. This role is ideal for someone with experience in nonprofit development who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager to grow. You'll work closely with the Chief Development Officer (CDO), Donor Relations +Events Director, and other JCC team to streamline operations, manage donor data, support campaign execution, and work with exploring systems to optimize data exchange.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain donor records and reporting using Excel and Daxko
• Assist with gift processing, donor acknowledgments, and donor stewardship activities
• Support the grant tracking and submission processes
• Support Development team in coordinating planning and logistics for fundraising campaigns and donor events
• Track donations, pledges, and campaign performance using Daxko, Excel, and manual systems, in coordination with Finance
• Prepare financial summaries and reports for internal use and Board presentations
• Identify gaps in data and propose solutions to improve tracking and reporting
• Liaise with the Finance Team to ensure reconciliation of identified exceptions
• Explore and implement tools to improve workflow and donor engagement
• Strategize the transition of manual processes into more efficient systems (automate where possible)
• Collaborate with team members to improve digital fundraising efforts (email, social media, online giving)
• Participate in team meetings, strategy sessions, and donor engagement planning

REQUIREMENTS

• 2-4+ years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising operations, or donor
• relations
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and comfort working in systems like Daxko
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills
• Self-starter with a problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn
• Passion for community building and the mission of the JCC

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems
• Familiarity with Jewish communal organizations or cultural institutions
• Interest in growing into a more strategic fundraising or operations role

WHAT WE OFFER

• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
• Access to all the JCC's cultural, learning, arts, and film programs
• Investment in professional development and leadership skills
• Free fitness membership for the pool and health club

COMPENSATION

This position offers a compensation of $75,000-$95,000.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, marital status and civil partnership/union status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic as established and protected by applicable federal, state or local law.