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DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE 

Location: Remote/In-person meetings, as needed 

Organization: Union for Reform Judaism 

Employment Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible  

Department: Development 

Reporting to: Assistant Director, Development Operations 

Start Date: July 1, 2024 

Salary Range: $50,000 plus competitive benefits package 

Level/Salary Grade: Subject Matter Expert (Foundational) / A  

THE ROLE 

The Union for Reform Judaism’s (URJ) ​Development team​ seeks a ​detail-oriented​ ​Development Operations Associate​ to ​help the URJ run the business for sustained growth and deepening of program impact. ​ The Development Operations Associate works to advance the organization’s fundraising strategy by providing administrative support and donor database quality control for all URJ fundraising efforts, including maintenance of the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Additionally, the Development Operations Associate works across the development team and other teams to enhance integration and coordination to support URJ’s fundraising strategy. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

The ​Development Operations Associate​ reports to ​Assistant Director, Development Operations​ and is responsible for the following: 

• Maintenance of CRM database (Salesforce) through data input, gift processing, and donor and gift updates. Consistently review incoming development data and implement data quality checks and validation to ensure the highest level of accuracy in fundraising efforts and contributed revenue reporting. 

• Support staff throughout the URJ to facilitate accurate entry of fundraising campaign and opportunity data from various program areas to capture org-wide fundraising efforts and data. Ensure the development team is aware of staff needs to support effective and efficient fundraising and reporting efforts.  

• Generate reports to support the fundraising efforts throughout the URJ at each stage of the fundraising cycle.  

• Utilize, develop, and promote effective and efficient development processing tools to best support data accuracy, streamlined processes, and transparency. Evaluate and provide feedback on existing processes. Collaborate to improve upon or update processes. 

• Work with the finance department to review and reconcile data.  

• Support the Development Operations team and URJ org-wide priorities.  

WHO YOU ARE & KEYS TO SUCCESS (THE MUST-HAVES): 

To be successful in this job, you excel in the following areas: 

• Data Management & Analysis. A keen eye for data and detail-oriented. Ability to independently identify data quality issues and follow procedures or devise novel solutions to improve quality. Experience utilizing a CRM database. 

• Collaborate & Connect. Thrives on creating and sustaining a climate of inclusion, trust, and productivity. Hold yourself and others accountable for delivering on commitments on time and within budget. Initiate respectful, open dialogue to resolve issues when expectations are not met. Educate yourself on the work of the URJ outside of your area. Consider how your work can align with and strengthen others. Connect people and ideas to focus on continuous improvement opportunities within and across teams. 

• Self-Management. Able to scope a project, identifying purpose, outcomes, roles, and processes related to shared outcomes. Follow through with tasks on the agreed timeline. Proactively communicate if you are going to miss a deadline. Identify tools and processes that will increase and support accountability. Utilize effective time management tools to help with setting and meeting deadlines. Ask for help and support as needed. Maintain regular, open, honest, and respectful communication.  

• REDI Experience (Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion). Demonstrated experience or willingness to prioritize URJ Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (i.e., ableism, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion, antiracism, etc.) priorities. Willingness to seek out voices from diverse backgrounds to build ideas and make decisions. Prioritize outreach to multi-racial, marginalized communities.  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• occasional in-person meetings, as needed 

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 15 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.