Development Assistant - Donor Relations & Fundraising Ops

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

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.