Development Associate — Donor Relations & Fundraising Events

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 Vacation days annually

Floating Holiday 1 annually

401K retirement plan with 3% match

Medical benefits after 30 days with Cn

Dental/Vision after 90 days

Gym/Weight Room access

Boxing Ring access

Short Term Disability

Life/Accidental Insurance through Afl

Job summary

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc in Corona, NY is seeking a Development Associate to support fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, and grant tracking. You will maintain donor data, coordinate events, and assist with communications and reporting to advance Elmcor’s development goals.

The role requires 2–5 years in nonprofit settings, a bachelor’s preferred, and proficiency with donor CRM software and common office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associates or High School Diploma accepted with relevant experience.
• 2–5 years in non-profit development, administrative, or marketing roles.
• Proficiency with nonprofit donor management software/CRMs and standard office suites (Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace). Experience with Canva or email marketing tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor and volunteer data within Network for Good, ensuring accurate gift processing, record maintenance, acknowledgements, tax receipts, and reporting.
• Coordinate fundraising events, galas, donor receptions, and volunteer activities, including vendor management, registrations, guest tracking, and on-site logistics.
• Support grant administration by maintaining submission calendars, organizing required documentation, conducting prospect research, and monitoring reporting deadlines.
• Assist with fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship initiatives, and donor communications, serving as a primary point of contact for routine inquiries and recognition efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop content, manage the agency website, and support digital storytelling, social media, newsletters, and annual reports.
• Prepare fundraising reports and analytics, monitor progress toward development goals, and support reconciliation and compliance efforts in partnership with the finance team.

Skills

Non-profit experience

Administrative skills

Fundraising knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associates degree accepted

HS diploma accepted with relevant experience

Tools

Non-profit CRM software

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Canva

Email marketing tools

Job description

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc in Corona, NY is seeking a Development Associate to support fundraising initiatives, donor stewardship, and grant tracking. You will maintain donor data, coordinate events, and assist with communications and reporting to advance Elmcor’s development goals.

The role requires 2–5 years in nonprofit settings, a bachelor’s preferred, and proficiency with donor CRM software and common office tools.