Development Coordinator

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org. 

Provide a broad range of administrative and project management support to the Director of Development and Development team. 

• Support the Development team in all of the efforts that go into securing support from individual donors. 
• Assist Development team with Salesforce database entries, routinely update and correct database records. 
• Spearhead project management for the Development team. 
• Support the coordination of requests from the Donor Experience and Philanthropic Service team – especially as relates to regional or divisional events, stewardship, etc.  
• Secure fundraising reports and other database reports as requested by Development team. 
• Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate foundation and individual donors. 
• Handle administrative details associated with development-related volunteer leadership committees or donor meetings. 
• Assist with the adaptation of donor-facing materials, adapting communications from stewardship and other functions 
• Provide administrative support for travel arrangements, meeting preparation, donor meeting scheduling, expense reports, etc.  
• Maintain a positive, professional work atmosphere by communicating in a manner that fosters teamwork with colleagues. 

• Support fundraising events on event-day and other event prep duties as requested. 
• Assist with gift processing to support the accurate and prompt recording of donations. 

This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and good oral and written presentation skills are needed. 
• Strong organizational and administrative skills including the ability to manage multiple projects. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task to complete projects on deadline.  
• Strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), analytical and interpersonal skills.  
• Know and understand Salesforce and other online platforms. 
• Exceptional attention to detail.  

• The ideal candidate has several years of development team administrative or project management experience or relevant for-profit experience.  

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.  

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.