Development Associate

Irish Arts Center•New York, NY

7d•$70,000 - $70,000•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
US work authorization

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