Development Associate

We are looking for a Development Associate to support a busy nonprofit team through a blend of donor support and administrative coordination. This Contract to permanent position is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to contribute to donor communications, reporting, document review, and mailing preparation in a collaborative environment. The role is well suited to someone with strong organizational skills, strong written communication, and an interest in growing into a permanent position.

Responsibilities:
• Generate and organize donor and gift reports to support daily development operations and ensure accurate tracking of contributions.
• Prepare, review, and distribute acknowledgment materials for various donor groups, including both external mailings and items handled internally.
• Draft, edit, and proofread donor correspondence and other written materials with close attention to tone, accuracy, and presentation.
• Maintain electronic records for gift documentation and related donor files while handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Conduct recurring audits to confirm that donations have been properly acknowledged and supporting records are complete.
• Coordinate mailings such as annual reports, welcome materials, and stewardship communications for donors and supporters.
• Partner with development staff to support donor relations efforts and help execute recognition activities for different giving levels.
• Provide administrative assistance across the department, including document review, mailing preparation, and backup support for team members as needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of administrative or related experience; nonprofit or donor services experience is helpful but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear correspondence.
• Excellent organizational ability and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.
• High level of accuracy, sound judgment, and discretion when working with confidential information.
• Ability to work fully onsite from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in NEW YORK, New York.
• Interest in pursuing a permanent opportunity if offered.
• Familiarity with donor databases such as Raiser’s Edge is a plus; mail merge experience is beneficial but not essential.

Compensation

$22.80-$24.00 Hourly

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