Development Office - Development Associate, Parish Development

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York seeks a Development Associate, Parish Development to support fundraising and donor relations for the Parish Development Office. The role includes coordinating donor databases, campaigns, events, and providing administrative support to ensure smooth operations at the parish level.

Reporting to the Director of Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal, the position is based at 488 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022 and offers a full-time, non-exempt schedule with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare polished written correspondence including agendas, presentations, and recaps.
• Draft donor correspondence, including solicitation letters and tax receipts.
• Manage pastor and seminarian correspondence and clergy mailings.
• Draft, edit, and proofread newsletters and marketing materials.
• Maintain brand consistency across print and digital platforms.
• Respond to donor inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, and administrative tasks.
• Support Executive Director and Director with calendar and records management.
• Handle special projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Confidentiality

Proactive / resourceful

Professional demeanor

Catholic culture understanding

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Development Associate, Parish Development

Overview/Purpose:

The Development Associate, Parish Development will support the fundraising and donor relations efforts of the Parish Development Office. This position involves assisting with the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal and special parish initiatives, including donor and pastor databases, fundraising campaigns, special events, and providing administrative support to ensure the smooth functioning of the parish development department.

Reports to: Director of Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal

Work Location: 488 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Responsibilities:

• Prepare polished written correspondence including agendas, presentations, and recaps
• Prepare memoranda and donor correspondence, including solicitation letters, gift processing and error responses, tax receipt letters, acknowledgement letters, and general follow-up letters
• Manage all pastor and seminarian correspondence, including clergy mailings, individual pastor correspondence, and monthly pastor engagement
• Draft, edit, and proofread correspondence and marketing materials including newsletters, parish marketing materials, digital content, and promotional collateral
• Maintain brand consistency across all print and digital platforms
• Respond to donor inquiries (phone and email) and provide exceptional customer service
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director of Parish Development and the Director of the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
• Manage departmental files, records, and correspondence
• Special projects as needed

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role in a professional environment
• A proven track record of navigating complex protocols and managing high-level relationships
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented and detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality and to represent the archdiocese in a polished and professional manner
• A self-motivated team player
• A passion for the Catholic Church and a deep understanding of Catholic culture

Compensation range for this position is: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour.

This position is considered full-time, non-exempt, and eligible for overtime.