What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Associate position at Career Blazers Nonprofit Search?
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
Compensation
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
