Philanthropy Associate

Please apply using our ADP platform and attach your resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample that demonstrates your ability to communicate effectively with donors or supporters. Examples may include a donor thank-you note, acknowledgment letter, or fundraising appeal.

The working schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 9AM
-5:30PM with Saturday and Sunday off.

ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals.

We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need.

The Philanthropy Associate plays a hands-on, supportive role on ACC’s Philanthropy team, assisting with a wide range of fundraising activities that support ACC’s mission to end animal homelessness in New York City. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Individual Philanthropy, this position supports donor communications, assists with portfolio management for Philanthropy staff, contributes to prospect research, and helps maintain accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge, including biographical information.

In this role, the Philanthropy Associate helps ensure timely follow-up with donors, supports the preparation of mailings and related materials, and tracks donor engagement to strengthen relationships. The position requires close collaboration with colleagues across the Philanthropy team, as well as strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. By supporting both operational and donor-facing activities, the Philanthropy Associate plays a critical role in helping the Philanthropy team achieve its fundraising goals and build lasting relationships with ACC’s supporters.

• 1–2 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit administration, or a related role required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, for donor reporting, correspondence, and data management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and empathetically with donors and community members.

ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities.

Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

• Monitor and respond to general donor inquiries received via email and phone, providing timely and professional responses.
• Prepare and mail donor acknowledgment letters, tribute and…