Philanthropy Fellow

Play a critical role in the fight against Jewish hate.

As part of the Robert Kraft Family-Brandeis Initiative on Antisemitism, this 1 to 2-year fellowship offers any recent Brandeis graduate an opportunity to work with the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate (BSA). BSA launched the Stand Up To Jewish Hate campaign in 2023, reaching millions of people across the United States and establishing the Blue Square as a universal symbol to stand against antisemitism and all forms of hate. Through powerful positive messaging and partnerships with prominent Jewish and non-Jewish organizations, BSA is strongly positioned to drive effective change. BSA leverages unique social media monitoring technology to drive effective rapid response to Jewish hate and all hate, in addition to proactive programs that galvanize popular support for the Jewish community.

The Blue Square Alliance Against Hate aims to inspire and mobilize all people to become upstanders against Jewish hate.

Philanthropy Fellow

The Philanthropy Fellow will support BSA’s fundraising, strategy and engagement efforts. This role is designed for individuals passionate about antisemitism, philanthropy, and nonprofit engagement, offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make meaningful contributions to BSA’s philanthropic initiatives. Key areas of focus will include donor stewardship and engagement, prospect research, and data management. This fellowship provides an opportunity for professional development and offers a pathway for future careers in fields including but not limited to fundraising, sales, nonprofit management, and business development.

This position reports to Maya Buki Dabby, Chief Philanthropy Officer.

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate for this role would be a recent Brandeis undergraduate with a keen eye for detail and strong research skills. We welcome all majors to apply. They should possess excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, and be proficient in using tools including Microsoft Office. Training will be provided for Salesforce and other tools. Curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to making a difference through their work is essential in this position. Key areas of focus will include donor engagement and stewardship, research and data management, and grant writing and proposal development.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and Data Management (50%):

• Conduct in-depth research on potential and existing prospects, focusing on wealth screenings, philanthropic giving patterns, and personal interests to tailor engagement strategies.
• Maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce to assist the philanthropy team on reporting progress towards fundraising goals.
• Support the philanthropy team in timely completion of tasks and reporting.

Grant Writing and Proposal Development (30%):

• Support the development of grant proposals for institution funding and private foundations.
• Assist with reporting to and renewing grant-based gifts and ensuring all requirements are met.

Donor Engagement and Stewardship (20%):

• Assist in the creation and execution of donor stewardship plans for key donors, ensuring recognition that aligns with each donor’s level of giving.
• Monitor and track all donor interactions including drafting acknowledgement letters, letters, and additional stewardship materials for major donors.

Salary: This position works in person at the BSA offices at Gillette Stadium! Salary range is $50,000 - $55,000.

Benefits: This is an exempt, benefits-eligible role working 35 hours/week. As a Brandeis employee, you'll be eligible for generous employee benefits. You’ll also gain valuable experience in research, analysis, and communication along with mentoring and support from a dedicated team. You can make a tangible impact by contributing to the fight against antisemitism.

This is a one year position with the possibility of an extension for an additional year.

Applications: Please submit a resume and cover letter. The first review of applications is in early September, and the expected start time frame is October.

Pay Range Disclosure

The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").