Development Associate — Donor Ops & Events (Hybrid)

New Music USA; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored health insurance

Extended vacation time

Hybrid work model

Summer Fridays off

Paid time off at year-end

403(b) retirement plan

FSA and pre-tax commuter benefits

$1,000 annual professional development

Job summary

New Music USA is seeking a Development Associate to support the fundraising team in New York City, focusing on individual giving and special events. You will manage donor records, process gifts, prepare tax receipts, and aid in meeting preparations using Bloomerang and other tools.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Director of Development and requires presence in the Manhattan office three days a week, with occasional evening events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a nonprofit office setting; bachelor’s degree or equivalent a plus but not required.
• Prior experience with a database or customer management system (CMS); Bloomerang experience a plus.
• Proficiency with relevant software packages including Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, Paperless Post, and similar platforms. Comfortable with learning new digital systems.
• Ability to take initiative with projects and to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain constituent records for donors, prospects, and other community members in Bloomerang CRM.
• Process gifts generated by the Development team with precision and timeliness in Bloomerang.
• Generate tax receipts and acknowledgment letters in a timely manner.
• Achieve proficiency in Bloomerang CRM software for development functions, including bulk data imports and report generation.
• With the Communications team, help coordinate in-house direct mail campaigns and support overall Annual Fund activities.
• Compile and create materials for individual prospect meetings, Board meetings, and Development Committee meetings.
• Coordinate, attend, and draft minutes and other documents for Development Committee meetings and Board meetings, as needed.
• With finance, process check requests for department expenses.
• Prepare donor listings for print and online publications.
• Provide administrative assistance and onsite support at donor events, house concerts, and our annual Spring fundraiser, Table for 100.

Skills

Nonprofit experience

MS Office

WordPress

Paperless Post

Project initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Bloomerang

Asana

Trello

Job description

New Music USA is seeking a Development Associate to support the fundraising team in New York City, focusing on individual giving and special events. You will manage donor records, process gifts, prepare tax receipts, and aid in meeting preparations using Bloomerang and other tools.

This full-time, non-exempt role reports to the Director of Development and requires presence in the Manhattan office three days a week, with occasional evening events.