Development Associate

Development Associate

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Standard Business Hours
Salary: Based on Experience

A Brooklyn-based school is seeking a Development Associate to support and coordinate fundraising initiatives within the Development Department. Reporting directly to the Director of Development and Director of Capital Campaign, this role serves as a key organizational and operational partner across event-based fundraising, donor engagement, and administrative support. This is an excellent opportunity for an intermediate-level professional to take ownership of fundraising events while supporting a wide range of development projects.

• Oversee fundraising components for multiple school events, including donor outreach and sponsorship solicitation
• Partner with Registrar and IT teams to create targeted donor lists, spreadsheets, and fundraising tools
• Coordinate with Marketing on campaign materials, emails, and print assets
• Collaborate with Events and Education teams to promote and execute fundraising initiatives
• Work with department leaders, committees, and volunteers to develop fundraising plans and steward donor relationships
• Support annual naming opportunities and corporate sponsor ships in collaboration with internal teams
• Oversee donor acknowledgment materials, including donor books and gifts

• Provide support across fundraising projects, events, and reporting
• Assist with management of donor plaques and capital campaign records
• Maintain and analyze donor data within fundraising software, including pledge entry and reporting
• Utilize fundraising and payment platforms for donor management and financial tracking
• Follow up with donors regarding acknowledgments, sponsorship listings, dedications, and plaques

• Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive campaigns and projects simultaneously
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to collaborate across departments
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong proofreading and organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and Google platforms
• Experience with donor management databases and fundraising tools a plus