Administrative Coordinator, Philanthropic Education

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Jewish Community Federation (JCF) of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties is the network for Jewish progress, dedicated to building a connected and enriched Jewish community locally, supporting a pluralistic and democratic Israel, and sustaining Jews in need around the world.

Together with its endowment operations, JCF acts as a central Jewish financial resource development and planning institution for the Jewish community of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties. We serve donors and local and international NGO’s by providing planning, capacity building, and financial resources from funds raised through our Jewish Community Endowment Fund, endowed vehicles, donor-advised philanthropy, and campaigns. Additionally we serve the needs of the Jewish people in Israel and overseas with financial support of innovative programming.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Jewish Teen Foundations is a program of the Jewish Community Federation, consisting of three satellite projects in the Bay Area.  Each area has a teen board that runs its own foundation; including fundraising and grant making.  For teens, the program begins with a Regional Training Retreat in November, includes 7 board meetings, and ends in May/June. Key elements are youth leadership and empowerment, strategic philanthropy guided by Jewish values, and understanding Jewish community needs and Jewish tikkun agencies.  Last year, the JTF teens raised over $200,000 and awarded 28 grants to excellent non-profits.  Based on the success of this 13 year-old program, the JCF has expanded its philanthropy education outreach to include adult and family events as well. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Philanthropic Education Coordinator (PEC) is an essential administrative position responsible for holding all of the logistical needs of the Jewish Teen Foundations and Philanthropic Education programs of the JCF. 

From Sept-Nov, this role is dedicated to preparing and implementing all logistics for the Regional Teen Retreat; including webpage management, online applications and registration, supply orders, program material assembly and organization, vendor contacts, teen volunteers, and end of Retreat organization.

December through May this position manages all contact with grant applicants, teen fundraising support, logistical support for program staff (data entry and reports, managing invites and rsvp’s, program supplies, budgets), recruitment and marketing preparations and coordination with JCF Accounting, Marketing, and IT departments.  June through August represents a mix of registration, logistical resetting, and special projects. This role serves as the JTF lead staff person managing the complete grants cycle, working closely with other departments and using Raiser’s Edge and GIFTS database and online tools. Training provided.

Twenty percent of the PECs time is focused on adult philanthropic education programs and events, including Day of Philanthropy, the Women’s Fund, and special events.

This position requires a high level of professionalism, attention to detail and accuracy, strong organization skills, multitasking, excellent customer service, strong writing skills, experience with social media and the ability to anticipate needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Office Administration experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Event coordination and planning experience

DESIRABLE:

• Fast learner and systems-oriented thinking
• Experience with database management software
• Social Media strategy, content creation, distribution, and tracking

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for an employee in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of duties required in this position.