Development Associate

Development Associate- (Temp to Perm)

Location: Upper East Side, Manhattan

We are recruiting for a nonprofit organization in need of a Development Assoicate.  In this role you would be responsible for providing vital support to the teams, helping drive donor engagement and supporting the organization's mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Development team, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and managing supplies.
• Manage acknowledgment processes for major, board, capital, and special campaign gifts, ensuring timely and personalized communication with donors.
• Support the production/management of mailings for major gifts, planned giving, and special campaigns (solicitations, renewals, appeals).
• Prepare donor gift invoices and commitment forms for the major gifts team.
• Pull lists for major gift solicitations and manage the solicitation calendar.
• Compile and assist with reports/proposals for gift officers, including editing and routing.
• Track donor outreach and assist with maintaining records/solicitation plans.
• Field donor inquiries and provide excellent customer service via phone.
• Support special projects/events and assist with donor research and prospecting as needed.
• Reconcile team expenses in Blackbaud in accordance with financial policies.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss donor prospects and strategies.
• Assist with data entry in Tessitura to ensure complete and accurate donor information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Prefer 1-3 years of experience within a development or nonprofit office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal skills with the diplomacy to interact with major and high-profile donors.
• Team-oriented, collaborative worker who can contribute to a positive work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with Tessitura or similar CRM systems is a plus.