Part time: Membership & Donor Administrator – SAUPJ (Temple Israel)

Part-time, Permanent, Work
Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
Posted 1 month ago

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE

Temple Israel is a vibrant, values-driven community committed to spiritual growth, meaningful connection, and communal responsibility. This role plays a key part in strengthening relationships with members, donors, and volunteers, while supporting sustainable fundraising initiatives.

The Membership & Donor Administrator is responsible for nurturing relationships with the community, enhancing engagement, strengthening data systems, and supporting the development of new funding streams. This is an administrative and relationship role suited to someone who is organised, warm, proactive, and has respect for Progressive Jewish ideals and practice.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

  • Maintain and use the database to track donor information and key dates (birthdays, yahrzeits, anniversaries, milestones).
  • Identify opportunities for meaningful engagement and giving (e.g. sponsorships, brochas, chessed initiatives).
  • Support the development of a wills and bequests programme.
  • Research fundraising models used by international communities and propose suitable initiatives locally.
  • Research charitable trusts and foundations (local and overseas) and assist with funding applications.

Membership Engagement & Communication

  • Segment the database into demographic groups and communicate relevant services and events.
  • Draft and send messages for birthdays, Shabbatot, and key community moments.
  • Support the new member onboarding process, including follow-ups, welcome packs, and meetings with the Rabbis.
  • Help source Shabbat and Yom Tov hosts for visitors and follow up post-engagement.
  • Initiate campaigns to update and maintain accurate member data.
  • Create focus groups to better understand community needs and improve service delivery.
  • Identify members for engagement calls and ensure reminders are sent to the relevant team members.

Volunteer & Community Involvement

  • Establish and co-ordinate volunteer groups (e.g. Care Volunteers, Brocha Helpers, Event Support).
  • Participate as an active member of the SPT team, including attending meetings and community events.

Reporting & Administration

  • Identify members for engagement calls and ensure reminders are sent to the relevant team members.
  • Submit structured monthly written reports to the Executive Director in advance of Board meetings.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Work Experience and Industry Exposure

  • Experience in fundraising, community engagement, communications, administration, or a similar role
  • Experience working with databases and member management systems would be advantageous.

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Warm, confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
  • Able to build trust and engage sensitively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Excellent Organisational and Administration Skills

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Able to manage multiple workstreams and follow up consistently
  • Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.

Specific Requirements

  • Strong computer literacy (email, Word, databases, WhatsApp, basic social media use)
  • An understanding of Jewish communal life, values, and sensitivities would be a strong advantage.

Interested?

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Closing date for applications: 30 April 2026

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful

Job Features

Job CategoryAdmin, Office & Support, Community & Social Welfare, Fund Raising
Location:Wynberg
Reporting to:Admin Manager/ Operations Manager
Hours of work:20-hours a week, flexible
Nature of contract:Part-time, permanent
Salary range:Market related
Closing date for applications:30 April 2026
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