Foundation Operations & Donor Relations Associate

Dwight School; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Dwight School Foundation is seeking a Foundation Associate to provide essential administrative support across fundraising initiatives, office operations, and event logistics. You will manage the Raiser's Edge database, process donations, and prepare donor profiles and reports, enabling effective fundraising and outreach.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, excellent communication skills, and strong computer proficiency, including Raiser's Edge experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Self-starter with the ability to handle a wide range of administrative tasks.
• Tact, proactivity, patience, attention to detail, professionalism, and sense of humor are essential.
• Must multitask, meet deadlines, and support colleagues.
• Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Database experience required; Raiser’s Edge experience strongly preferred.
• Available to work approximately 20 evenings and some Saturday events.

Responsabilités

• Maintain Raiser's Edge database and ensure accurate records.
• Assist in prospect research and identify top prospects and strategies.
• Process donations and generate gift acknowledgments.
• Prepare donor profiles and development reports; document protocols for database activity.
• Prepare mailing lists and coordinate print and digital mailings.
• Reconcile revenues and accounts with bookkeeper and prepare audit reports.
• Provide Foundation staff with fundraising and office support; manage office operations and supplies.
• Coordinate mailings and electronic communications; prepare reports for staff and external audiences.
• Manage calendar, appointments, meetings, and travel.
• Attend and support logistics for Foundation and School events; manage silent auction items and run of show.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

multitasking

Advanced computer skills

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Outils

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

The Dwight School Foundation is seeking a Foundation Associate to provide essential administrative support across fundraising initiatives, office operations, and event logistics. You will manage the Raiser's Edge database, process donations, and prepare donor profiles and reports, enabling effective fundraising and outreach.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, excellent communication skills, and strong computer proficiency, including Raiser's Edge experience.