Development Associate

Catholic Health • Greenvale, NY

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About The Position

The Development Associate supports fundraising and donor relations for St. Francis Hospital. The role receives and directs inquiries about making gifts, processes and records donations in accordance with IRS requirements, Catholic Health policies, and donor instructions, and reconciles revenue with Finance. The associate maintains the St. Francis Hospital Foundation donor CRM, ensures timely donation receipts and acknowledgments, prepares fundraising reports and pledge reminders, and trains other development staff in Raiser’s Edge NXT as needed. The position also assists with editing the BraveHearts monthly newsletter and supporting activities related to that volunteer group. Occasional nights and weekends are required for donor meetings and special events. Catholic Health offers benefits, tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture supporting professional and educational growth.

Requirements

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Publisher.
• Pass the Raiser’s Edge and NXT Professional Exams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle several priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Availability to work occasional nights and weekends for donor meetings and special events.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with databases such as Raiser’s Edge preferred.
• Fundraising or related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point person for receiving and directing inquiries about gifts in support of St. Francis Hospital.
• Receive, process, and book gifts in accordance with IRS requirements, Catholic Health policies, and donor instructions.
• Query, analyze, and qualify data to reconcile revenue with Finance on a daily basis.
• Maintain the consistency, integrity, and accuracy of the St. Francis Hospital Foundation’s donor CRM.
• Receipt and acknowledge donations in a timely manner.
• Train other development staff in Raiser’s Edge NXT as needed.
• Prepare fundraising reports and maintain pledge reminders as appropriate.
• Assist with editing the BraveHearts monthly newsletter and support other activities related to the volunteer group.
• Attend continuing education classes, conferences, and seminars to enhance professional growth.

Benefits

• Generous benefits packages.
• Generous tuition assistance.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Culture that supports professional and educational growth.

What This Job Offers

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