Description
Nonprofit Development Associate
Location: New York, NY | Employment Type: Full-Time
A mission-driven community organization in Manhattan is seeking a Nonprofit Development Associate to support fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, and community engagement efforts. Reporting to the Director of Development, this role assists with donor relations, event coordination, campaign execution, and engagement activities that support organizational growth and long-term fundraising goals.
This position is ideal for a professional with 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or events who enjoys relationship-building, project coordination, and working in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Donor Support
- Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and annual giving initiatives
- Support donor cultivation and stewardship efforts through outreach and relationship management
- Maintain accurate donor records, pledge tracking, and engagement history within CRM systems
- Generate reports to monitor fundraising activity and identify engagement trends
- Conduct donor and prospect research to support outreach strategies and pipeline development
Event Planning & Campaign Coordination
- Coordinate logistics for fundraising and community engagement events
- Manage timelines, guest lists, vendors, invitations, and event communications
- Support annual signature fundraising events and donor recognition initiatives
- Assist with sponsorship outreach and special fundraising projects
- Collaborate across departments to enhance participant and member experiences
Member Engagement & Relationship Building
- Support strategies that strengthen community participation and donor retention
- Maintain regular communication with members, volunteers, and stakeholders
- Assist with engagement initiatives that promote recruitment and long-term involvement
- Help foster a positive and welcoming member experience
Marketing & Communications
- Collaborate on campaign materials, invitations, and donor communications
- Assist with print and digital content related to fundraising initiatives
- Support website updates, recognition materials, and outreach publications
- Coordinate messaging related to events and engagement activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Approximately 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, events, or community engagement
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- Experience working with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and virtual meeting platforms
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
- High level of professionalism and discretion with sensitive information
Additional Details
- Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required for events
- Collaborative, mission-driven environment with cross-functional teamwork
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, including healthcare, retirement options, paid time off, and commuter-related benefits
This opportunity offers strong exposure to fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and event management within a collaborative nonprofit setting.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.
Pay:$70,000.00 - $80,000.00
