Overview
Development Associate Jobs in New York, New York, USA at Career Blazers Nonprofit Search
Location: New York
New York, NY
On-site
Position Overview
Be a part of a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring public engagement with science, fostering curiosity, highlighting its value, and preparing society to address its future implications. As the Development Associate, you will be responsible for supporting fundraising efforts by managing donor records, assisting with events, and maintaining operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Oversee the organization’s CRM system (Raiser’s Edge NXT), managing data entry, donation records, donor segmentation, and reporting
Reconcile donations with Finance monthly and improve CRM systems for efficiency
Maintain donor files, process donations, prepare acknowledgments, and communicate updates to stakeholders
Coordinate seasonal appeal letters, acknowledgments, and membership circles
Support event planning and execution, including logistics, invitations, guest lists, and on-site operations
Conduct research on potential donors, foundations, and corporate partners, preparing detailed prospect sheets to enhance donor cultivation
Assist with grant writing, including research, drafting, submissions, reporting, and tracking deadlines
Provide administrative support to the Development team and manage departmental expenses
Create monthly fundraising reports and dashboards and route donor inquiries appropriately
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
3+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience
Proficient in Raiser’s Edge NXT and Microsoft Office Suite
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented with a positive work ethic
Discreet in handling sensitive information and highly organized
Skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Willing to work evenings and weekends as needed
Compensation
***** $60,000-$80,000
Comprehensive benefits package
Title: Development Associate
Company: Career Blazers Nonprofit Search
Location: New York, New York, USA
Category: Non-Profit & Social Impact (PR / Communications), Administrative/Clerical (PR / Communications)
