Development Associate

Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

A respected educational institution in New York seeks a Development Associate to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy. The role involves collaborating with the administration, engaging donors through marketing materials, and planning alumni events. Excellent writing and communication skills are crucial along with proficiency in Raiser's Edge. The position offers a salary between $50,000 and $55,000, and benefits include paid time off and a retirement plan. This is a hybrid position with 3 days in school and 2 days from home.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work in a school environment.
• Must be able to work with students on projects and at events.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Collaborate with the Administration for fundraising efforts.
• Develop marketing materials to engage donors.
• Cultivate relationships to expand fundraising support.
• Plan alumni events such as class reunions.
• Perform routine office functions and assist with school events.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Solid working knowledge of Raiser's Edge

Proficiency in Word and Excel

Familiarity with social media platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Raymond Academy for Girls

1725 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462

Phone: [phone] – website: www.straymondacademy.org

St. Raymond Academy for Girls, an esteemed all‑girls Catholic high school located in the Castle Hill section of Bronx, NY, is seeking a dynamic Development Associate. Since 1960, the academy has been dedicated to providing young women with an education that fosters academic excellence, personal creativity, and spiritual growth.

Mission Statement

St. Raymond Academy for Girls, a Catholic high school whose diverse and supportive community, inspired by the teaching of Jesus, empowers young women to strive for excellence and reach their potential as strong leaders in a dynamic society.

Summary Description

Reporting to the school principal, to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for St. Raymond Academy.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Collaborate with the Administration to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Academy.
• Develop and distribute compelling marketing materials and fundraising literature to engage former donors and attract potential new donors.
• Cultivate relationships with individuals and organizations to secure, nurture, and expand fundraising support.
• Plan alumni events – example class reunions
• Intra‑office mailing of information, thank‑you letters, correspondence to alumni and donors.
• Perform routine office functions, including mail for distribution, copying, file, answering and making phone calls and use of Raiser's Edge.
• Assist with school events, engage with the parent association.
• Assist with website updates as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Solid working knowledge of Raiser's Edge, Word, Excel, as well as social media platforms
• Must have the ability to work in a school environment; must be able to work with students on projects and at events

Pay: $50,000-$55,000

Benefits: paid time off, health benefits, retirement plan

HYBRID – 3 days in school, 2 days from home