Development Associate

PAWS CROSSED ANIMAL RESCUE INC; Village of Elmsford (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

QSEHRA

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Company parties

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

PAWS CROSSED ANIMAL RESCUE INC in the Village of Elmsford is looking for a Development Associate to support their mission through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and organizational tasks. You will manage the donor database, plan fundraising events, and research potential funding opportunities.

The ideal candidate has a strong passion for animal welfare, experience in nonprofit management, and excellent time management skills. Join a collaborative team that values flexibility and initiative!

Qualifications

• Strong passion for animal welfare.
• Proven experience in nonprofit management or development roles.
• Strong time management skills to coordinate multiple projects.
• Excellent proposal writing skills for grant development.
• Familiarity with estate planning concepts is advantageous.
• Ability to conduct effective research and utilize databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the donor database with accurate information.
• Correspond with donors to provide stewardship and engagement.
• Assist in planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns.
• Support development and implementation of donor outreach strategies.
• Research potential donors, sponsors, grants, and funding opportunities.
• Assist with grant writing and reporting as needed.
• Perform data entry for donations and financial tracking.
• Collaborate with leadership on development initiatives.
• Assist in social media initiatives and campaigns.

Skills

Nonprofit management

Fundraising strategies

Proposal writing

Research skills

Time management

Job description

Benefits

• QSEHRA
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Company parties
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Job Overview

The Development Associate supports the Business and Development Director and President/CEO in advancing the mission of Paws Crossed Animal Rescue through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, and organizational support. This is a dynamic, development-driven role with meaningful responsibility across donor engagement, fundraising operations, and revenue-generating initiatives within a collaborative team environment where flexibility and initiative are essential.

While this role offers exposure to multiple areas of the Rescue, its primary focus is on development operations, donor relations, and revenue-generating initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the donor database, ensuring all information is accurate, timely, and up to date
• Correspond with donors across multiple channels, providing thoughtful stewardship and engagement
• Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns
• Support the development and implementation of donor outreach strategies
• Research prospective donors, sponsors, grants, and funding opportunities
• Assist with grant writing and reporting as needed
• Perform data entry related to donations, financial tracking, and campaign performance
• Collaborate with leadership on development initiatives and organizational priorities
• Assist in social media initiatives and campaigns

Requirements

• A strong passion for animal welfare
• Proven experience in nonprofit management or development roles with familiarity in fundraising strategies and relationship management.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent proposal writing skills coupled with experience in grant proposal development related to nonprofit funding sources.
• Familiarity with estate planning concepts such as wills, trusts, and estate law is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Ability to conduct research effectively and utilize databases for strategic planning purposes.