Development Associate

Development Associate

Confidential New York, New York, United States

Position

Purpose:

To support the organization's fundraising growth through effective CRM management, grant development, donor stewardship, and campaign execution while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and professionalism.

Performance Area 1: CRM Management

Tasks:

Enter gifts, pledges, grants, and donor interactions.

Update donor profiles and contact information.

Generate reports for fundraising and board review.

Performance Area 2:
Grant Research and Writing

Tasks:

Draft and submit grant applications.

Track reporting deadlines and grant compliance.

Tasks

Coordinate direct mail and digital appeals.

Assist with donor engagement initiatives.

Monitor campaign performance metrics.

Maintain campaign records and reports.

Performance Area 4:
Donor Stewardship

Tasks

Prepare letters of acknowledgment.

Assist with donor recognition efforts.

Support donor events and cultivation activities.

Performance Area 5:
Reporting and Administrative Support

Tasks

Prepare monthly development reports.

Support board reporting requirements.

Maintain organized grant and donor files.

Assist with fundraising analytics.

Strong fundraising and relationship management experience—someone who is energized by working with small, passionate teams and is driven by the opportunity to make a big impact in the lives of underserved children and families.

Experience leading fundraising efforts, particularly around major gifts, grants, or corporate partnerships

Experience working with healthcare institutions, public hospitals, or community-based organizations is highly preferred