Development Associate

Irish Arts Center • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Associate will support the development department at Irish Arts Center through administrative and project management support across its core fundraising revenue lines and manage and grow our membership program ($50 to $1000 donors), growing into a key fundraiser at Irish Arts Center over time. The role’s broader scope includes, but is not limited, to research and pipeline development, annual appeals, donor cultivation and stewardship, and other fundraising activities. Reports to the Director of Development. This will be an opportunity to learn a lot about fundraising in a fast-paced development environment, and in an organization at an exciting moment of growth.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of administrative work experience, preferably in a development or non-profit context
• Ability to take initiative and remain flexible under tight deadlines while working in a fast-paced and complex organization
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively within a tight-knit team dynamic
• Experience working within a database
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• A keen interest and enthusiasm for the arts, Irish culture, education, or other nonprofit areas and causes
• This job requires US work authorization.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• IAC participates in E-Verify.

Responsibilities

• Maintain membership revenues across all levels
• Manage membership benefits
• Cultivate high-level members and prospective members
• Work closely with other fundraisers to help identify areas of growth and new targets
• Oversee research and prospecting process
• Manage a seasonal research intern
• Work with our Grant Writer and Grants Coordinator, supporting the project management of our government, corporate, and foundation funding
• Manage our annual seasonal appeals at EOY, St. Patrick’s Day, and EOFY
• In collaboration with the broader development team, provide concierge support for major donors
• Perform other department-related tasks as needed

Benefits

• four weeks paid vacation
• a high quality health insurance plan (with 100% employer-paid premiums)
• 403b retirement investment plan
• commuter benefits
• a monthly commuting credit for full-time employees who are either required to or who elect to work on site at least three days per week as a general rule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed