Development Associate

Aquinas High School
685 East 182^nd Street
Bronx, NY 10457

October 2019

Development Associate

Full-time 12 Month Position

Reporting Supervisor:
Reports to the Director of Development

Responsible for providing fundraising and administrative support to all initiatives within the Development Office, including campaigns, events, marketing and communications, and donor society initiatives.

Responsibilities Include:

• Raiser’s Edge database management
• Social media management
• Collaborate with the Director of Development in supporting departmental work to cultivate donors and solicit gift commitments. Track volunteer assignments and provide necessary background information.
• Conduct prospect research and file management
• Create and disseminate reports
• Monitor the campaign progress, regularly updating campaign reports and ensuring accuracy of gift and pledge totals.
• Write prospect briefings; write occasional foundation grant proposals and stewardship reports, tracking due dates to ensure timely submission; write press releases and articles for Aquinas High School publications.
• Prepare campaign gift agreement letters and supervise campaign commitment process.
• Manage Department calendar
• Assist with the management of Development events, including preparing invitations, tracking RSVPs, creating nametags, writing briefings and talking points, and assisting with alumnae volunteers
• Some management of student volunteers
• Other duties as assigned, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• 3-4 years of relatable fundraising/development/communications experience required.
• Prior knowledge of development database software or other data management tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel and Word.
• Appreciation for Catholic education and mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in supporting complex fundraising initiatives, knowledge of campaign reporting, and expertise with the Raiser’s Edge database.

Competencies:

• The Development Associate must have excellent organizational and communications skills, impeccable attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, a positive outlook, good judgment and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• The position requires the ability to interface professionally with donors and volunteers, and discretion with confidential or sensitive information.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
 [email protected].