Development Associate - Foundations & Corporations

Development Associate

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Reports to: Primarily Senior Development Officer and Executive Director

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

About ALIMA

ALIMA (The Alliance for International Medical Action) is a humanitarian medical organization founded in 2009 to address critical gaps in healthcare delivery in some of the world’s most underserved and conflict-affected regions. Headquartered in Dakar, with offices in Paris, New York and London, ALIMA currently operates emergency medical programs across 13 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti. Our model combines direct medical action, partnerships with local medical organizations, and cutting-edge research to transform humanitarian response and improve patient outcomes.

Nearly 90% of ALIMA’s programs operate in conflict zones, serving the most vulnerable communities—children, women, refugees, and displaced populations. Our mission is simple yet profound: to ensure that everyone, regardless of where they live, has access to quality health services.

The Role

ALIMA USA, based in New York City (Flatiron/Chelsea), is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development Associate to support its fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This role is ideal for someone with at least 2-3 years of experience in the non profit sector, passionate about global health and humanitarian action, and eager to take on meaningful responsibility within a small, collaborative team.

The Development Associate will play a key role in donor outreach, prospect research, grant reporting, and general development operations, while also supporting broader fundraising activities, events, and donor stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

Prospect Research & Development

• Conduct prospect research and support the development and management of a North America-based pipeline of foundation, corporate, and select individual donor prospects
• Draft, edit, and customize grant proposals, reports, concept notes, and donor communications

Donor Stewardship & Engagement

• Support donor stewardship through grant reporting, presentations, and written updates
• Track donor interactions and maintain accurate records in the CRM

Board & Events Support

• Support engagement of ALIMA USA Board and Board+ (Junior Board) members in fundraising activities
• Assist with planning and execution of fundraising events, including ALIMA USA’s annual gala
• Support donor follow-up and communications related to events

Development Operations & Administration

• Maintain development systems, reporting tools, rating site profiles, and research documents
• Support online fundraising, workplace giving, and matching gift processing
• Provide general administrative support, including meeting notes and internal documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related role
• Strong interest in global health, humanitarian aid, or international development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize across multiple projects, and manage competing priorities independently in a small-team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Close attention to detail and a collaborative, “no task too small” mindset
• Knowledge of French is a plus
• Authorization to work in the United States (ALIMA is not able to provide visa)
• Be based in the New York City area or able to commute to the NYC office weekly.

Salary & Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Hybrid work environment
• Meaningful exposure to international humanitarian work and leadership, and an opportunity to travel both nationally and internationally.

Why Join ALIMA USA

This is an opportunity to take on substantive responsibility within a small, mission-driven organization and to contribute directly to life-saving medical programs worldwide. The Development Associate will work closely with senior leadership and play a visible role in advancing ALIMA USA’s fundraising efforts.

• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• Hybrid work environment
• Meaningful exposure to international humanitarian work and leadership, and an opportunity to travel both nationally and internationally.

French is a plus but not a requirement.