Advancement Associate - Entry-Level Fundraising

Friends Academy; Locust Valley (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends Academy in Locust Valley, NY is hiring an Advancement Associate to support the development team. This entry-level position helps manage the office budget, draft donor communications, and create content for giving campaigns and social media.

The role offers hands-on learning in independent school fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement within a supportive, Quaker-guided environment; attendance at events may be evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong writing and communications skills.
• Experience with budgets, bookkeeping, or spreadsheets helpful.
• Familiarity with social media and content tools (Canva) helpful.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage Advancement Office budget, track expenditures, and process invoices.
• Prepare donor stewardship materials and impact metrics.
• Draft content for giving campaigns and social media.
• Coordinate events and calendar with campus partners.

Skills

Writing & Communications

Analytical & Detail-Oriented

Tech-Savvy

Team Player

Quaker Values Alignment

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Veracross

Job description

Friends Academy in Locust Valley, NY is hiring an Advancement Associate to support the development team. This entry-level position helps manage the office budget, draft donor communications, and create content for giving campaigns and social media.

The role offers hands-on learning in independent school fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement within a supportive, Quaker-guided environment; attendance at events may be evenings and weekends.