Specialist, Women’s Philanthropy – 18 Month Contract

UJA-Federation of New York

. Provide administrative support to the Women’s Philanthropy team, including schedule and calendar management and handling administrative issues and donor inquiries .

Posted 11/3/2026contractNorth York • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$62,000 - CA$68,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while providing administrative support to the Women’s Philanthropy team. Proficient in Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on data analysis and project management.

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Salesforce ExperienceMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyProject Management SkillsStrong Communication SkillsVolunteer Management

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Hard Skills

Administrative ManagementData AnalysisEvent CoordinationLogistical SupportSystem Creation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailCreativityAbility to Multitask

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelComputer Databases

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyFundraisingVolunteer RecruitmentStakeholder CommunicationDonor Stewardship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to the Women’s Philanthropy team, including schedule and calendar management and handling administrative issues and donor inquiries
Manage the volunteer fundraising team, including relationship management, recruitment, and collaboration with colleagues managing other volunteer fundraising teams
Perform cross-departmental project management and administration
Coordinate key Women’s Philanthropy initiatives, track projects, and flag issues
Provide front-line customer service to colleagues, stakeholders, donors, lay leaders, and community agencies
Communicate with annual campaign stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and community agencies
Use Salesforce and computer databases to gather, analyze, and maintain data and run reports
Work with the marketing department to support and manage donor and prospect materials
Support and coordinate events, including registration and pre- and post-event fundraising follow-up
Provide logistical support for the Lion Cub program
Perform other duties as assigned
Report to the Associate Vice President, Women’s Philanthropy and support fundraising, engagement, and donor stewardship professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education in a relevant field of study or equivalent work experience
3-5 years of experience creating systems and general administrative management
Advanced technical skills with Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and meet timelines and priorities
Ability to work independently and in a team
Strong communication skills
Ability to multitask effectively
Excellent computer software skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
Aptitude to learn new software and database programs
Strong analytical capability and excellent attention to detail
Enthusiasm, creativity, and innovation
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Availability to work some nights and/or weekends
Experience in Salesforce or another CRM is considered an asset, but not required
Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter and resume
Employment offers are contingent upon professional references, social media account background checks, and a Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work schedule
Hybrid work arrangement
Rich time off policy
Offices closed on all Jewish holy days (yom tov)
Early office closures to observe the Jewish Sabbath (Shabbat)
Inclusive and accessible workplace
Professional references and background checks as part of employment offer process