Development Assistant

Violence Intervention Program; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work schedules

Hybrid workplace

Health benefits

Job summary

Violence Intervention Program (VIP) in Upper Manhattan is seeking a Development Assistant to join our Development team. You’ll gain hands-on experience in donor stewardship, fundraising administration, database management, and supporting events.

This role emphasizes detail orientation and collaboration, offering exposure to donors, partners, and VIP leadership while contributing to our mission to support survivors and communities. We value diverse experiences and provide growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years nonprofit fundraising or administrative experience, or a relevant degree/certification program.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, with ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with CRM/donor databases (Bloomerang a plus).
• Fluency in English is required; Spanish fluency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support individual and corporate fundraising efforts, including donor research.
• Prepare gift acknowledgments, thank-you letters, and other donor correspondence.
• Maintain accurate donor records, gifts, interactions, and notes in VIP’s donor database.
• Generate donor reports, prospect and mailing lists, and other fundraising data.
• Help keep development files, documents, and procedures organized and up to date.
• Support fundraising events, including VIP’s annual benefit, with event logistics, communications, materials, donor lists, sponsor recognition, and follow-up.
• Provide administrative support to the Associate Director, including calendar management, meeting agendas and notes, and follow-up.

Skills

Verbal communications

Written communications

Organization

Excel proficiency

CRM/donor databases

English fluency

Education

Relevant degree/certification program

Tools

Bloomerang

Job description

Position: Development Assistant

Department: Development

Location(s): Upper Manhattan (Hybrid)

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Annual Salary: $60,000-$65,000, depending on experience

Who We Are

Established by Black and Latina activists in 1984, the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is NYC’s only culturally specific organization with a mission to address domestic and sexual violence within Latine communities. Each year, we provide intensive support and services to 3,500+ survivors and children and reach 15,000+ community members through community events and preventive education. We are committed to developing innovative programs that respond to the needs of our diverse community and reflect our organizational values.

What We Offer

As an organization led by and for people of color and survivors of violence, we care deeply about our team’s wellness. We offer unlimited PTO and flexible work schedules, a hybrid workplace, health benefits coverage up to 90% for staff and their families, a 403(b) retirement plan, a staff led wellness committee, time to play and laugh together, and more.

We are a work in progress and welcome input from our team as we continue building an affirming and uplifting workplace.

A Great Fit

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, organized professional looking to build a career in nonprofit fundraising while advancing social justice. As Development Assistant, you’ll work closely with the Associate Director of Individual Giving and Operations and gain hands‑on experience in donor stewardship, fundraising administration, database management, and special events.

We are a small, but mighty team! We’re looking for someone with strong administrative and organizational skills who is eager to learn, takes pride in getting the details right, and is comfortable jumping in where needed. As part of our small but mighty team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across VIP and interact with donors, partners, and members of our Board of Directors.

What You’ll Do

• Support individual and corporate fundraising efforts, including donor and prospect research.
• Prepare gift acknowledgments, thank‑you letters, and other donor correspondence.
• Maintain accurate donor records, gifts, interactions, and notes in VIP’s donor database.
• Generate donor reports, prospect and mailing lists, and other fundraising data.
• Help keep development files, documents, and procedures organized and up to date.
• Support fundraising events, including VIP’s annual benefit, with event logistics, communications, materials, donor lists, sponsor recognition, and follow‑up.
• Provide administrative support to the Associate Director, including calendar management, meeting agendas and notes, and follow‑up.

Specific Job Requirements

• 1-2 years of nonprofit fundraising, administrative, or related work experience, or relevant degree/certification program.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, with ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with CRM/donor databases (experience with Bloomerang a plus)
• Fluency in English is required; Spanish fluency is a plus.

If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. We value transferable skills, a willingness to learn, and the different experiences candidates bring to their work.

The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.