Senior Development Associate, Pratham USA

Charity Search Group•New York, NY

2d•$65,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Pratham USA is recruiting a Senior Development Associate to assist in supporting the growing fundraising efforts of the East Region, specifically the NY-Tristate Chapter. Come join us and be part of a growing team, and help lead and shape all aspects of our fundraising efforts. The Senior Development Associate will be based in the NY-Tristate area and will work closely with the Pratham USA team, our chapter board members, donors, and volunteers. Pratham USA seeks a Senior Development Associate to play a strategic administrative role in advancing the organization’s fundraising operations in furtherance of its charitable mission. This position is responsible for planning, analyzing, and directing fundraising strategy and development operations for the NY-TriState Chapter and exercises independent judgment on matters of significance affecting organizational revenue and effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum 2-5 years' experience working in fundraising
Strong project management experience
Superior interpersonal skills
Passionate about education and fundraising, demonstrated empathy for international development and diverse cultures
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives in a collaborative environment
Motivated self-starter who can think critically and solve challenges creatively
Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Salesforce preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications required
Ability to work effectively in a results-oriented team environment and meet established deadlines
Able to work with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
Able to work effectively with volunteers
Strategic thinker with strong execution and accountability.
Confident, empathetic relationship builder comfortable making direct asks.
Collaborative team player who shares information, seeks feedback, and contributes to collective goals.

Responsibilities

Support the Associate Director (AD) of the NY Tri-State Chapter and team with all chapter-related activities, including chapter planning, analysis, and target setting, along with quarterly Board meetings.
Plan, direct, and oversee chapter-level fundraising initiatives, including the annual fall NYC Gala and local salons and meetings, by setting strategy, revenue targets, donor engagement priorities, and coordination frameworks, while working collaboratively with the national events and development teams on execution.
Collaborate closely with the Associate Director on chapter planning, analysis, target setting, and evaluation of fundraising performance across major initiatives and campaigns.
Analyze fundraising performance, donor trends, and revenue outcomes across events, donor segments, and initiatives, and make recommendations regarding targets, allocation of effort, and strategic adjustments.
Advise chapter leadership and board members on fundraising goals, performance metrics, and operational improvements.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with development, marketing, events, and operations teams to ensure fundraising initiatives align with organizational priorities and revenue goals.
Plan and execute Pratham’s flagship NYC Gala in the Fall alongside the NY chapter team.
Collaborate across internal teams (events, marcomm, IT, etc) and externally with the Gala committees to ensure a smooth experience for guests.
Work closely with the Associate Director to plan and execute other chapter cultivation and stewardship events throughout the year.
Manage event logistics, guest coordination, volunteer management, and post-event logistics.
Set strategy and priorities for chapter initiatives, including Readathon and the Young Professionals board (incorporated in 2025), by working collaboratively with the Senior Associate of Community Engagement to establish and refine processes, monitor participation and outcomes, and track performance of events and board meetings for planning and reporting purposes.
Serve as primary lead for chapter initiatives such as Readathon and Young Professionals.
Collaborate with the national marketing and communications team for chapter social media and website content, event marketing materials, etc.
Lead donor management for Mid-Level donors ($1,000-$9,000) in the NY Tri-State region, with guidance from the Associate Director and support from the development and marcom team.
Oversee donor portfolio strategy for mid-level donors ($1,000–$9,000) in the NYTriState Chapter, including determining cultivation approaches, stewardship priorities, and growth strategies.
Develop and direct corporate engagement strategy for the Chapter, including expanding corporate relationships beyond gala sponsorships through ERGs, volunteer initiatives, and relationship-based engagement models.
Strategize with the Associate Director and the corporate team to grow Corporate engagement in the Chapter.
Support the expansion of Corporate accounts beyond Gala sponsorships through ERG groups and volunteer activities.
Collaborate with the national marketing and communications team to guide chapter social media presence, website content, and event marketing materials in support of fundraising strategy and donor engagement objectives.
Deliver on special projects and campaigns as needed.
Participate in regional travel and attend evening and weekend events as required, consistent with the strategic oversight and leadership responsibilities of the role.