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POSITION SPECIFICATIONAmerican Friends of Bar-Ilan UniversityDevelopment Coordinator New York, NY ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY American Friends of Bar-Ilan University (AFBIU) is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented professional to serve as Development Coordinator ('Coordinator'). The Coordinator will support AFBIU's senior leadership in a range of development efforts at this pivotal time for the organization. Reporting to the CEO, Chief Development Officer (CDO), and Director of Development Operations, the Coordinator will help ensure high-quality planning and execution of AFBIU's donor stewardship, development operations, and fundraising activities. Key responsibilities include: Executive Support & Donor Relations •Coordinate donor engagement efforts, ensuring that donors in the CEO/CDO's portfolios are professionally stewarded and meaningfully engaged throughout the year. •Serve as a trustworthy and reliable contact for donors in the CEO/CDO's portfolios, preparing Board and donor meeting materials and ensuring thoughtful and timely communications. •Work closely with the Office Manager to stay informed about the CEO's calendar and scheduled meetings, ensuring all donor interactions are seamlessly organized. Donor Events & Communications •Coordinate logistics for donor engagement events, both in-person and virtual, ensuring all aspects of the event reflect AFBIU's brand and achieve their intended goals. •Assist in managing communications, ensuring that all content created by the organization's Communications & PR consultant is shared across AFBIU's social media channels and website. Development Operations & Reporting •Support the Director, Development Operations in managing donor databases, tracking donations, and ensuring accurate and timely gift acknowledgement. •Maintain accurate systems for tracking and categorizing development projects, proposals, and donor interactions. •Assist in providing fundraising reports and campaign updates to support day-to-day development efforts and the organization's strategic growth goals. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS The Development Coordinator will be a proactive and highly organized professional with 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit development or a similar role. The ideal candidate will bring: •Experience supporting executive staff and donor relations within a nonprofit organization. •Strong technological skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with donor management software with willingness to learn new tools and systems. •Comfort reporting to multiple managers on different projects and balancing a varied portfolio. •Excellent written and verbal communication skills. As a person you are: •Eager to contribute to the mission of AFBIU while expanding your skills in development. •A team player with a collaborative work style and a proactive approach to problem-solving. •Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy and integrity. •Adaptable and able to prioritize effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or a related field. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a minimum of four days a week in the office in Midtown Manhattan. COMPENSATION: $70,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience. BENEFITS: Competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and opportunities for professional development. ABOUT BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY & AFBIU Located just outside of Tel Aviv, Bar-Ilan University is one of Israel's largest and fastest-growing educational institutions. World-renowned for science and research, BIU operates several centers designed to improve the quality of life in Israel, including the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, the Begin Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, and the Ruth and Emanuel Rackman Center for the Advancement of Women's Status. Bar-Ilan is also the only university in Israel to successfully unite academic excellence and advanced research with Jewish heritage. American Friends of Bar-Ilan University provides philanthropic support for BIU through a national headquarters in New York and regional offices throughout the United States. AFBIU seeks contributions at all levels of giving from individuals, families, foundations, and businesses that embrace the University's mission to provide students with an educational experience that is infused with Jewish values and a love of the State of Israel. American Friends of Bar-Ilan University is an Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEO ) Employer. It is a fundamental policy of AFBIU not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.