Development Associate
Development Associate
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USD 58500 - 65000
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ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
STRIVE is a national leader in workforce development solutions empowering individuals to discover their best future selves through innovative evidencebased career training and holistic lifelong support. STRIVE partners with employers funders and community organizations to close gaps in workforce needs and help local economies thrive. Founded in East Harlem NY in 1984 STRIVE has grown from its roots to now offer programs in locations across the country.
For more than 40 years STRIVE has been a catalyst for economic change and prosperity in underserved communities. Our tuitionfree skills and job readiness training oneonone support and lifetime personal coaching prepare students for careers in highgrowth industries such as healthcare construction and logistics. With a proven pathway to possible 80 of STRIVE students graduate 76 attain employment and 70 retain employment longterm.
Looking to the future STRIVE has embarked on an ambitious tenyear growth plan to increase its impact in more locations nationwide aiming to serve up to 10000 individuals each year by 2033.
We meet individuals where they are providing free programs tailored to adults 18 including those impacted by the justice system. At STRIVE there is always a path forward. See why STRIVE has been the pathway to possible for more than 40 years in our 3minute mission video.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Development Associate will play a key role in the support of ongoing Development team systems and operations including project management expense management scheduling and other special projects for the Development team. Additionally they will update the donor database ensuring highly organized record keeping of individual institutional and corporate contributions. This position also supports the processes to manage organizational individual donors and support general Board management. The Development Associate will provide highlevel administrative support to the Chief Development Officer and will be motivated by the critical role of support work as a driving force behind collective team impact. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator relationship builder and project manager who is efficient and attentive to detail. This individual will support initiatives to strengthen the teams work as a whole.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of a growing organization and expanding department. At STRIVE you see the mission in action daily and are valued for your contributions. A solutionsoriented mindset hard work creativity and a spirit of teamwork thrive at STRIVE.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Database Management
- Track and process gifts received from individual institutional and corporate funders including keeping detailed copies and records of gifts
- Process gifts write personalized acknowledgement notes handle print and electronic correspondence and assist in preparation of fundraising mailings and emails
- Ongoing reconciliation of contributions in partnership with colleagues from the Finance team
- Update Raisers Edge NXT database records with pledge documentation constituent action details and other data
Administrative Support
- Coordinate internal GSD team meetings and retreats working closely with the Chief Development Officer to support a positive team culture
- Provide administrative support for internal communication within the team and with key stakeholders across the STRIVE network
- Provide other administrative support to the Chief Development OfficeR.
- Including but not limited to developing agendas for meetings arranging travel managing correspondence calendar management processing expense reports and managing reimbursements
Donor and Board Engagement Support
- Provide administrative support to the CEO and CDO in their management of Board relationships and Board committees including preparation of reports and materials for Board meetings and materials to support Board fundraising efforts
- Support the donor facing strategies of the CEO CDO Executive Directors and other senior staff through the development of donor briefs and staffing of prep meetings
Other
- Other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree or a minimum of 2 years of equivalent experience required
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite required
- Excellent problemsolving organizational and timemanagement skills
- Working knowledge of Blackbaud (Raisers Edge NXT preferred) or similar databases
- Prior Development experience preferred
- Knowledge of/experience in the nonprofit sector preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively
STRIVE offers a rich benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Pretax Commuter Benefits Program
- 401k with employer match
- 20 days of PTO (prorated for parttime employees)
- Sick leave
- Up to $500 annual professional development reimbursement
- Paid holidays (including week of Christmas)
- Early closing each Friday during the Summers
- And numerous additional benefits!
Location: This position will be inperson a minimum of two days per week at STRIVE New Yorks office in East Harlem
STRIVE considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; gender; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition genetic information or handicap unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
