Development Associate: Ophthalmology Donor Relations

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Development Associate to provide fundraising and administrative support within the Ophthalmology department. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, you will manage donor relations, prepare stewardship materials, and coordinate bi-annual appeals to help meet a $10M+ annual goal.

The role emphasizes strong organization, communication, and confidentiality, with duties spanning gift processing, donor communications, and event

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• 3 years of related fundraising experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and coordinate donor stewardship materials and reports.
• Coordinate bi-annual fundraising appeals and manage data/logistics.
• Process gifts and serve as primary contact with Gift Systems.
• Maintain donor records and ensure data integrity in the database.
• Interact with internal/external constituencies on development efforts.
• Support departmental events and donor engagement activities.
• Lead staff on fundraising policies and improve processes.
• Troubleshoot issues and assist with special projects as assigned.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Excel

SharePoint

MS Office

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Gift Systems

Advance fundraising database

SharePoint

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Development Associate to provide fundraising and administrative support within the Ophthalmology department. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development, you will manage donor relations, prepare stewardship materials, and coordinate bi-annual appeals to help meet a $10M+ annual goal.

The role emphasizes strong organization, communication, and confidentiality, with duties spanning gift processing, donor communications, and event