Donor Engagement Manager at Atra: Center for Rabbinic Innovation
About The Position
The Donor Engagement Manager plays a central role in executing Atra’s fundraising strategy. This role supports donor cultivation and stewardship, manages development systems and CRM infrastructure, assists with foundation grants, and helps craft communications that strengthen relationships with donors and partners. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys moving work from planning to execution. The Manager helps ensure that donor pipelines are actively tracked, grant timelines stay on schedule, communications tell a compelling story about Atra’s impact, and the day-to-day work of development runs smoothly.
Requirements
- 3–5 years experience in nonprofit development or related fields.
- Strong writer comfortable drafting proposals, donor communications, and impact updates.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented; enjoys managing systems and tracking progress.
- Comfortable managing CRM systems and donor databases.
- Proactive and comfortable in a lean, flexible, and entrepreneurial environment.
- Excited by mission-driven work and interested in growing deeper fundraising skills.
Responsibilities
- Draft donor communications, stewardship updates, proposal outlines, learning reports, and briefing materials.
- Conduct research on prospective donors and foundations to strengthen and expand the fundraising pipeline.
- Serve as day-to-day CRM lead, ensuring accurate data entry, segmentation, and moves management tracking.
- Track donor touchpoints and next steps to ensure thoughtful and consistent follow-up.
- Support foundation proposal development and reporting processes in collaboration with the Director.
- Coordinate logistics and follow-up for donor meetings, parlor gatherings, and cultivation events.
- Execute communications that strengthen donor engagement and increase visibility for Atra’s work.
- Draft newsletters, email campaigns, and impact updates for donor and partner audiences.
- Translate program outcomes into clear, compelling stories about Atra’s impact.
- Maintain a communications calendar aligned with development priorities.
- Generate development reports and dashboards from the CRM.
- Support grant tracking systems and internal reporting timelines.
- Strengthen workflows and project management systems across development.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes using digital tools and emerging technologies.
Benefits
- Access to great health, dental, and vision insurance through Hillel International.
- Extensive Commuter, Dependent Care, and Medical HSA/FSA options.
- Unlimited vacation days and a hybrid NYC work setup so you can rest and recharge.
- Professional development opportunities, including courses and coaching.
- A supportive, mission-aligned environment where your voice matters and your work helps shape what’s next.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
