Associate Vice President, Development & Communications

HELP USA • New York, NY

1d • $122,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a newly created position at HELP USA, designed to strengthen and expand the organization’s development and communications capacity during a period of growth. The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Development and Communications will serve as a key partner to the Chief Development and Communications Officer (CDCO), working closely and collaboratively to drive fundraising performance, sharpen strategy, and execute across multiple revenue and engagement channels. The role is well-suited to a development generalist with both a marketing and sales mindset—someone who understands how strong messaging, relationship-building, and disciplined follow-through translate into revenue. The AVP will balance strategic planning with hands-on execution, helping to move donors from engagement to investment while ensuring overall agency efforts are aligned and effective. This position offers significant opportunity for professional growth, exposure to senior leadership and the board, and the chance to help shape systems, strategy, and culture in a positive environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit development
• Experience managing fundraising budgets and financial reporting.
• Strong background in major gifts, foundation, and corporate fundraising.
• Experience planning and executing fundraising events.
• Experience supporting and engaging a board in fundraising.
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the CDCO to develop, manage, and execute HELP USA’s annual fundraising plan, with shared accountability for achieving established fiscal revenue goals.
• Manage fundraising budgets, track revenue and expenses, and support forecasting and financial reporting related to development activities.
• Monitor progress toward fundraising targets and adjust strategies to ensure performance.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of major individual donors and prospects, overseeing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Support and help oversee foundation and corporate fundraising efforts, including proposal development, reporting, and relationship management.
• Work cross-functionally with program and finance teams to align funding requests with organizational priorities and compliance requirements.
• Play a leadership role in the planning and execution of HELP USA’s fundraising and donor engagement events, ensuring clear revenue goals and strong stewardship outcomes.
• Manage event budgets, timelines, vendors, and internal coordination to maximize return on investment.
• Support board fundraising and stewardship efforts through strategy development, materials preparation, and donor engagement support.
• Prepare briefing materials, donor strategies, and performance updates for the board, CDCO, and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with communications staff to ensure fundraising campaigns, appeals, and donor communications are clear, compelling, and aligned with HELP USA’s voice and priorities.
• Support the development of case statements, campaign materials, and donor-facing communications that connect impact to funding opportunities.
• Provides direct supervision to assigned development and communications staff.
• Collaborate across departments to gather data, outcomes, and stories that support fundraising, reporting, and donor stewardship.
• Help strengthen development systems, processes, and CRM usage to support long-term growth.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees