Development Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

St. Raymond Academy for Girls in the Bronx is seeking a dynamic Development Associate to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy and to work closely with the school principal and administration.

The role involves cultivating donor relationships, producing marketing materials, planning alumni events, managing communications and database tasks in Raiser's Edge, and supporting school events and parent associations. Hybrid schedule with in-school and at-home days.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Writing & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Social media platforms

Job description

• RAYMOND ACADEMY FOR GIRLS
  

1725 CASTLE HILL AVENUE-BRONX, NY 10462
Phone-718-824-4220-website-www.straymondacademy.org
St. Raymond Academy for Girls, 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