Development Associate

Rising Ground, Inc. • New York, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Development Associate leads operations for the Institutional Advancement department and all fundraising drives for the organization. They will be responsible for department operations, cultivation mailings, all in-kind giving and administration, peer-to-peer giving administration, and corporate volunteering. They should have a strong familiarity with fundraising best practices and development operations. This position reports to the Vice President of Development and is expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week.

Requirements

• B.A. and 2-3 years of direct experience in fundraising.
• Experience in CRM fundraising management software required; Salesforce preferred.
• Strong ability to adhere to deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong organizational skills.
• Collaborative team player, with an interest in participating in and fostering a supportive work environment.
• Self-directed about their individual scope of work, and proactive in solving problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite, including the ability to manage mail merges.
• Commitment to, and passion for, the mission and values of Rising Ground.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)

Responsibilities

• Maintain donor database, ensuring that gift records are accurate, current, and entered in a timely fashion.
• Process donations for deposit; reconcile revenue with Finance Department; lead the creation of departmental operations manual.
• Prepare all department financial reporting for leadership, including weekly gift reports.
• Create all individual gift acknowledgment letters.
• Oversee team office supply requests and ordering, including business cards.
• Assist Vice President in department budget management.
• Cultivation Mailings
• In-Kind Giving
• Create all donation reports and acknowledgement letters, making sure all donors are added to the Department CRM. Corporate Volunteering
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees