Advancement Associate
Ohio State University Hillel
Full-time Reports to: Director of Advancement Work location and schedule: This role is in-person at OSU Hillel; occasional nights and weekends required .
Role Overview
The Advancement Associate is an integral member of the OSU Hillel team, responsible for supporting the organization's fundraising operations and communications efforts. OSU Hillel raises over two million dollars annually to support Jewish life at Ohio State. This individual will work closely with the Director of Advancement to strengthen donor relationships, support fundraising initiatives, and elevate the visibility and impact of OSU Hillel. Through compelling storytelling, strategic communications, and effective campaign execution, this role will help engage alumni, parents, and the broader community giving under $1000 while advancing the resources needed to sustain and grow Jewish life at Ohio State.
This role requires a creative, organized, and detail-oriented professional who is excited to contribute to both the relationship-building and storytelling that drive fundraising growth. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and communicator, a proactive problem solver, and comfortable balancing multiple projects and priorities. Essential qualities include an eye for design, familiarity with digital marketing and social media, strong organizational skills, and an interest in using data and creative strategies to strengthen fundraising and community engagement.
What You’ll Do
Marketing & Communications
- Develop and execute marketing and communications initiatives that elevate OSU Hillel's visibility and share its impact with alumni, parents, and the broader community.
- Write and design engaging content across social media, email, newsletters, website, and other communication platforms.
- Partner with program staff and student leaders to identify and share compelling stories that highlight the student experience and impact of OSU Hillel.
- Create digital and print marketing materials that maintain consistent branding, messaging, and organizational voice.
- Monitor engagement and campaign performance to identify opportunities to strengthen communications and expand reach.
Fundraising Campaigns & Events
- Support annual fundraising campaigns, giving days, year-end appeals, and other fundraising initiatives across email, print, text, and social media platforms.
- Develop and maintain fundraising and communications calendars to ensure timely and effective campaign execution.
- Coordinate donor events, parent and alumni gatherings, and other opportunities to strengthen community engagement and philanthropic support.
- Track campaign progress and results, using data to make recommendations for increased participation.
Advancement Operations
- Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgments, stewardship efforts, and impact updates.
- Support donor cultivation and solicitation efforts, including prospect research, meeting preparation, and follow-up.
- Maintain accurate donor records, manage outreach lists, and track giving history, engagement activity, and campaign results.
- Utilize donor management systems, email marketing platforms, and data reporting tools to strengthen engagement, improve efficiency, and support fundraising strategies.
What You’ll Bring to the Job
Required Skills & Abilities
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging, and compelling content.
- Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with current and perspective donors, student leaders, and colleagues.
- Creative thinking and basic knowledge of graphic design, with the ability to develop, create, and recommend engaging visual content and marketing materials across digital platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Canva, email marketing platforms (MailChimp), and donor management databases (Little Green Light) preferred.
- Bachelor's degree required; 2-5 years of relevant experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience through internships, student leadership, or volunteer work will be considered.
What You’ll Receive
- Competitive salary in the nonprofit marketplace. The salary range for this role is $50,000–$60,000.
- Professional development, mentorship, and opportunities to build skills in fundraising, marketing, and communications.
- A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending plan, vacation and sick time, and parental leave.
- Hands-on experience, meaningful ownership, and the opportunity to build relationships with colleagues across the global Hillel movement while making an impact on Jewish life at Ohio State.
OSU Hillel is affiliated with Hillel International. Hillel International enriches the lives of Jewish students so they may enrich the Jewish people and the world, and envisions a world where every student is inspired to make an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning and Israel.
About Hillel International
In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.
Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.