Careers

Development Associate  

Location: Remote (some in-person meetings); Preference for someone in the Seattle Area or Pacific Northwest

Organization:       Union for Reform Judaism 

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Non-Exempt, ADMIN  

Department: Camps & Immersives – Camp Kalsman 

Reporting to: West Camps’ Development Director 

Start Date: ASAP 

Salary Range: $30 - $35/hour plus competitive benefits package 

Level/Salary Grade: Subject Matter Expert (Intermediate) / B 

The Role 

The Union for Reform Judaism’s (URJ) Camp Kalsman seeks a passionate and organized Development Associate to help create a vibrant summer camp and year-round youth and family engagement experience. The Development Manager helps to implement the fundraising and development strategy to support the URJ and camps in creating communities of belonging that build confidence and character of young people, so they are inspired as leaders to make the world a better place and pursue lifelong engagement in Jewish life. The Development Associate is a part of West Camps’ Development team, which focuses on strategy, coordination, and support all development activities, throughout URJ West.   

What You Will Do 

The Development Associate reports to URJ West Camps’ Development Director and is responsible for the following: 

Fundraising & Strategy 

• Collaborate with camp leadership and the Development Director to execute fundraising strategies, including annual and capital campaigns, planned giving, grant writing, and alumni engagement. 

• Support the Executive Director, Kalsman Camp Director, and Development Director in managing relationships, coordinating development activities, and cultivating major gifts and grants from individuals and organizations. 

• Contribute to URJ-wide priorities and the broader organizational goals. 

Administration & Data Management 

• Manage the administration of development activities, ensuring accurate and timely donation recording and acknowledgments. 

• Manage the Donor Database (Salesforce), including running queries, generating reports, and analyzing data to optimize fundraising strategies. 

• Support alumni efforts by maintaining and streamlining the alumni database. 

• Assist in creating and delivering regular reports for gifts, campaigns, and targets in collaboration with the Development Director and Camp Directors. 

• Manage grant reporting to ensure compliance and accurate tracking. 

Support & Communication 

• Provide administrative support, including scheduling and note-taking for the Executive Director, Development Director, and key lay leaders. 

• Partner with the Marketing team to coordinate fundraising communications, including event publicity, website updates, and materials like appeals, newsletters, and donor communications. 

• Support marketing efforts to promote camp fundraising and community engagement. 

Who You Are 

Keys to Success (the must-haves) 

• Fundraising & Donor Relations Skills: Ability to engage with donors, cultivate relationships, and support fundraising efforts (annual campaigns, capital campaigns, planned giving). Experience in planning and executing fundraising events, donor cultivation activities, or community outreach programs. 

• Administration & Data Management: Proficiency in using donor management systems, particularly Salesforce, for database entry, query building, and report generation. Ability to analyze donor data and patterns to inform fundraising strategies and improve overall development efforts. Strong administrative background with a focus on organization, scheduling, and support. 

• Communication: Strong ability to craft clear, professional, and persuasive written materials for donor communications, appeals, newsletters, and reports. Excellent interpersonal communication skills to engage with stakeholders, lay leaders, camp leadership, and donors. 

• Self-Management & Accountability: Self-motivated and able to take initiative in supporting fundraising efforts and other development activities. Strong ability to assess priorities and manage time effectively to meet goals while ensuring personal well-being. Skill in articulating needs and challenges clearly to foster a transparent and collaborative environment. Commitment to maintaining respectful communication and timely responses to colleagues and stakeholders. Initiative in regularly accessing organizational updates and essential information to stay informed and effective. 

• Collaborative Teamwork: Ability to work with diverse teams to achieve shared goals, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities. Proficient in scoping projects to define purpose, outcomes, and accountability. Skill in managing time and resources to meet commitments on schedule and within budget while addressing challenges respectfully. Willingness to learn about the broader organizational context and strengthen collaborative initiatives. Capacity to connect people and ideas to identify and implement opportunities for enhancement across teams. Skill in valuing diverse perspectives to develop comprehensive solutions and foster a culture of inclusion. 

• Commitment to Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI): Experience in or willingness to create equitable, diverse, and inclusive environments that foster a sense of belonging. Proficient in seeking and incorporating diverse viewpoints in decision-making processes to promote innovation. Ability to prioritize efforts to engage multi-racial and marginalized communities effectively. Willingness to apply a REDI framework in planning and budgeting processes to support fair initiatives. Skill in implementing and upholding shared agreements that advance Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business Administration, or a related discipline). 

• 1-3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, or development, preferably in a non-profit or educational setting. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• occasional in-person meetings, as needed 

• Ability to be on-site at camp throughout the camp season as needed for events.  

About Us 

​​Every team member at the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) plays an essential role in our mission to create a whole, just, and compassionate world. Our team is creative, thoughtful, and innovative. Each member of the team is empowered to make meaningful contributions to achieving our shared goals. Our diverse team is made up of individuals with different skills and backgrounds and every team member is willing to take risks as well as take action to develop and create big ideas for the future of the Reform Movement. While this position focuses on a particular area of work, every team member is a vital part of our overall success.   

​The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) provides vision and voice to build strong communities that, together, transform the way people connect to Judaism and change the world. We acknowledge that due to racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression, that our communities are not whole until everyone experiences a sense of belonging within the Jewish community. As the largest Jewish movement in North America, we stand for a Judaism that is inclusive and reflective of a wide range of identities and accept the responsibility of dismantling oppression both inside and outside of our communities. Through camping, youth experiences, programs, information sharing, and networking opportunities, our over 850 congregations and 14 residential camps create opportunities for our communities to enhance their capacity to build and expand community, engage in meaningful and authentic Jewish life, deepen Jewish learning, energize worship, pursue social justice and develop inspired leadership. Together, our employees and stakeholders, are creating Reform Judaism of today.​ 

Application Process 

Apply online and include a one-page cover letter along with your resume, outlining your skills and experience and how you meet the essential functions and qualifications of the position. We look forward to hearing from you!     

The URJ strives to be a welcoming and inclusive environment that acknowledges diversity as a critical strength. We promote strenuous policies and practices of equal opportunity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals including those of any race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations. The URJ encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+, and other often underrepresented groups.