Development & Events Associate — Fundraising

Grand Street Settlement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand St. Settlement, located at 175 Delancey Street in New York, NY, seeks a Development Associate to support fundraising events and individual giving campaigns.

You will manage revenue logistics, ensure Salesforce data integrity, and assist with donor communications to deepen donor relationships. You will work with the Deputy Director of Events and Campaigns to coordinate timelines, vendor relationships, and ticketing for events such as Taste of the Lower East Side, the Annual Golf Classic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of nonprofit development, fundraising events, or related field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; personable and confident.
• Strong working knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
• Familiarity with ticketing or event management platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.
• Fluency in Spanish or Chinese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update event timelines, tracking spreadsheets, and planning documents.
• Provide on-site event support, including load-in/load-out management and vendor coordination.
• Track RSVPs, guest lists, and sponsorship benefits; manage ticketing logistics.
• Lead invoice tracking, auction/raffle item solicitation and intake, and vendor documentation.
• Maintain organized digital files, templates, and process documentation for events.
• Collaborate with Communications on event materials and outreach.
• Support research, identification, cultivation, and solicitation of committee members and honorees.
• Secure raffle and auction items through vendor outreach and community partnerships.

Skills

Communication

Salesforce knowledge

Multitasking

Time management

Event coordination

Spanish or Chinese a plus

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ticketing platforms

Microsoft Office

Google tools

Job description

Grand St. Settlement, located at 175 Delancey Street in New York, NY, seeks a Development Associate to support fundraising events and individual giving campaigns.

You will manage revenue logistics, ensure Salesforce data integrity, and assist with donor communications to deepen donor relationships. You will work with the Deputy Director of Events and Campaigns to coordinate timelines, vendor relationships, and ticketing for events such as Taste of the Lower East Side, the Annual Golf Classic,