Donor & Events Associate (Temporary)
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Division/Department: Development Special Events & Individual Giving
Position Type: Temporary (April 30 September 8 2026) Part Time
Schedule: 3 days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays onsite; 1 remote day) 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Pay Rate: $25 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Lower East Side NYC (Hybrid)
Position Summary
The Donor & Events Associate (Temporary) will report to the Director of Individual Giving and support Henry Street Settlements Special Events and Individual Giving team. This role provides logistical operational and administrative support for donor relations initiatives and special events including the Gala Preview at Independent on May 14 2026. The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position requires strong communication skills discretion and a high level of professionalism when working with donors and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree preferred
- Experience in nonprofit fundraising or individual giving preferably within a cultural or human services organization
- Experience with Raisers Edge strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Strong organizational administrative and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact with donors community members and VIPs with discretion and tact
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Commitment to and interest in New York Citys human services and cultural sectors
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of donor information
Key Responsibilities
- Generate and distribute weekly reports of online donations (GoFundMe Pro/Classy)
- Prepare and customize donor acknowledgment letters using mail merge
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donor and prospective interactions
- Assist with donor communications and mailings including the Annual Report
- Track event solicitations RSVPs and registrations for donors and ticket purchasers
- Support planning and preparation for special events including assembling event materials
- Provide administrative and operational support leading up to and during the Gala Preview event
- Update and maintain donor records in Raisers Edge ensuring accuracy of contact information and donor listings
- Research and update returned or outdated donor addresses
- Manage purchase orders and track supply inventory in collaboration with the Purchasing Department
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Development team
Essential Physical Requirements
- Ability to work both onsite and remotely as scheduled
- Ability to walk up three flights of stairs
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
Henry Street opens doors of opportunity for Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers through social services, arts, and health care. Learn More!
