Philanthropy Fellow at The Blue Square Alliance Against Hate (BSA)

Waltham, MA (Unknown)

$50K/yr – $55K/yrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 5 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive donor research, data management, grant writing support, and donor engagement programs within a philanthropy team, coordinating stewardship plans and accurate reporting.

Lead research and data management to tailor engagement strategies
Support grant writing and donor stewardship to meet fundraising goals

Job Description

Responsibilities

Research and Data Management (50%): Conduct in-depth research on potential and existing prospects, focusing on wealth screenings, philanthropic giving patterns, and personal interests to tailor engagement strategies.
Maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce to assist the philanthropy team on reporting progress towards fundraising goals.
Support the philanthropy team in timely completion of tasks and reporting.
Grant Writing and Proposal Development (30%): Support the development of grant proposals for institution funding and private foundations.
Assist with reporting to and renewing grant-based gifts and ensuring all requirements are met.
Donor Engagement and Stewardship (20%): Assist in the creation and execution of donor stewardship plans for key donors, ensuring recognition that aligns with each donor’s level of giving.
Monitor and track all donor interactions including drafting acknowledgement letters, letters, and additional stewardship materials for major donors.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate for this role would be a recent Brandeis undergraduate with a keen eye for detail and strong research skills. We welcome all majors to apply. They should possess excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, and be proficient in using tools including Microsoft Office. Training will be provided for Salesforce and other tools. Curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to making a difference through their work is essential in this position. Key areas of focus will include donor engagement and stewardship, research and data management, and grant writing and proposal development.

Benefits

Benefits: This is an exempt, benefits-eligible role working 35 hours/week. As a Brandeis employee, you'll be eligible for generous employee benefits. You’ll also gain valuable experience in research, analysis, and communication along with mentoring and support from a dedicated team. You can make a tangible impact by contributing to the fight against antisemitism.

Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, Brandeis University is dedicated to first-rate education while making groundbreaking discoveries.Founded by the American Jewish community in 1948 as a nonsectarian institution at a time when exclusionary practices prevented equal access to some of the nation’s best universities, Brandeis has always welcomed talented students and faculty of every ethnicity, religion and cultural background.Today, our faculty, which include Nobel Prize recipients and Pulitzer Prize winners, are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences.Our 235-acre campus is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation.

Founded in 1948

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

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