Community Giving Coordinator Full Time

Summary:

The Community Giving Coordinator at Sefaria, a remote US role in Central or Eastern time zones, drives fundraising efforts for a nonprofit digitizing Jewish texts. Founded in 2013, Sefaria serves over 4 million users yearly, enhancing Torah study. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position manages campaigns, donor relations, and content creation to support Sefaria’s mission.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Development Team and consultants to create and execute an annual, multi-channel plan for community fundraising that leverages best-in-class digital fundraising and marketing tactics.
• Create narrative arcs and strategies for 4-6 mass campaigns annually, including writing and editing original content.
• Manage campaign materials, including email, mail, in-product messaging, paid ads, and social media.
• Work with the Director of Development and Development Coordinator to create campaign goals and benchmarks related to revenue, donor retention and stewardship, number of donors, and more.
• Manage and grow Sefaria’s monthly giving program.
• Identify opportunities for effective donor stewardship.
• Manage Sefaria’s donation help desk and connect with donors 1:1 as needed.
• Maintain Sefaria’s static fundraising language on website and app.
• Identify and proactively explore new opportunities for fundraising, maintain an up-to-date knowledge of trends in digital fundraising and marketing.
• Prepare and send acknowledgement letters.
• Assist with gift entry, including processing check and wire donations, as needed.
• Support other fundraising efforts as needed (events, major donor projects, etc.).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• At least 2-4 years of relevant work experience, ideally in fundraising or marketing.
• Knowledgeable about contemporary Jewish communities and Jewish traditions; able to develop content that speaks to diverse audiences.
• Experience with Salesforce, Classy, and/or ActiveCampaign, preferred.
• Experience using data to develop and improve engagement initiatives.
• Strong persuasive writing and communication skills. Formal writing and editing experience is preferred.
• Commitment to direct, clear, professional, and thoughtful communication.
• Demonstrated success working independently in a remote setting.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to change.
• Passion and enthusiasm for the work Sefaria does, and dedication to supporting Sefaria’s mission.
• Enjoys working with a team and cross-functionally, and eager to learn about other aspects of fundraising and/or Sefaria.
• Excellent follow-through and attention to detail.
• This Community Giving Coordinator must live in a US Central or Eastern time zone.

Benefits:

• The annual salary range for this position is $62,000-66,000.
• Sefaria offers six comprehensive medical insurance options, three of which are covered 100% by Sefaria for employees.
• Sefaria contributes an additional small amount towards premiums for dependents on certain plans.
• Sefaria offers multiple dental plans.
• Vision insurance is available as a voluntary benefit; Sefaria employees pay 100% of premiums for themselves and for any enrolled dependents.
• Generous paid time off including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, approximately 9 Jewish holidays and 10 federal holidays annually, and full closure for Passover.
• Fully paid parental leave ranging from 8 to 13 weeks, depending on circumstances.
• 401k with up to a 4% match after six months.
• Access to a Flexible Spending Account for health and dependent care expenses.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Home utility reimbursement.