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

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

St. Raymond Academy for Girls in Bronx, NY seeks a dynamic Development Associate to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy and to engage alumni and donors.

Reporting to the principal, you will build the donor base and coordinate fundraising efforts in a school setting. In this hybrid role, you will develop marketing materials, cultivate relationships with supporters, plan alumni events, manage donor communications using Raiser's Edge, and support school events and parent

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Academy.
• Collaborate with Administration to design and implement fundraising initiatives.
• Develop and distribute marketing materials and fundraising literature to engage donors.
• Cultivate relationships with individuals and organizations to secure donations.
• Plan alumni events, e.g., class reunions.
• Intra-office mailing of information, thank you letters, donor correspondence.
• Perform routine office tasks and use Raiser's Edge.
• Assist with school events and engage with the parent association.
• Assist with website updates as needed.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Word

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