Development Associate (Part-Time)

$62,400 - $72,800/Yr

Fresh Youth Initiatives - New York, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

Social Assistance

About the position

The Part-Time Development Associate at Fresh Youth Initiatives (FYI) will support fundraising and development initiatives, focusing on event planning, donor engagement, and related activities. This role involves assisting with major fundraising events, managing donor relationships, and providing mentorship to junior staff. The position is part-time, requiring 28 hours per week, and offers a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing the annual gala and 5K Run/Walk/Read, supporting logistics and outreach to achieve the $400,000 fundraising target.
• Coordinate event volunteers, managing recruitment, scheduling, and training.
• Help with additional donor engagement events throughout the year, including logistics and attendee engagement.
• Assist with annual giving initiatives, including donor programs to build year-round relationships.
• Steward supporter-level donors through personalized thank-you notes and impact updates.
• Track engagement metrics to inform future strategies, including donor interactions and outreach.
• Conduct research on prospective donors and funders, compiling relevant information to support engagement strategies.
• Draft and edit development materials, such as acknowledgment letters, with oversight from the Chief Revenue Officer.
• Create content for newsletters to keep donors and stakeholders informed of FYI's mission.
• Support social media engagement for fundraising events and donor communications.
• Assist in grant proposal preparation and maintain a grant calendar for timely submissions.
• Track key fundraising and engagement metrics, such as event attendance and donor retention rates.
• Compile monthly reports summarizing metrics to help inform development strategies.
• Provide guidance and light mentorship to new junior staff members, helping them acclimate to the development team.
• Interface with communications interns and fellows, supporting their development and coordination with the development team.
• Update and maintain accurate donor records in the database.
• Prepare and send acknowledgment letters and manage general donor correspondence.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of nonprofit development experience.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Passionate about FYI's mission.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in event planning and management.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Bilingual abilities.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance