Development Associate

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Chief Development Officer

Posting Date: May 2024

Start Date: May 2024 

Location: New York City (hybrid)

Salary: $55,000 - $62,000

Dress for Success®

Dress for Success Worldwide is a global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to 139 cities in 22 countries. To date, we have helped over 1.3 million women work towards self-sufficiency. Visit http://www.dressforsuccess.org to learn more. Dress for Success Worldwide is the managing entity for the organization and its global affiliate network.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Dress for Success Worldwide is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Development Associate with a passion for women’s economic empowerment to oversee the in-kind donations program and provide general development support. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional project management and organizational skills, attention to detail, interpersonal and communications skills, and will be adept at managing multiple projects with confidence, poise, and efficacy. This role is based in New York City. 

Essential Functions: 

The Development Associate will oversee a $6 million in-kind donation program and provide general support for the development department. This position requires someone who is detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and handle sensitive information. The selected candidate will maintain the donor database and donor acknowledgements. The candidate will also collaborate across the organization with members of the development team, affiliate impact team, and communications team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee in-kind donation program including: research, outreach, inventory management, distribution, receipting, donation tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate with global affiliate network stakeholders, donors, hubs and warehouses as related to distribution of in-kind product and partner engagement projects.
• Build and cultivate long-term relationships with in-kind partners to deepen their investment and support.
• Outreach to target donors to secure items and products for event support, including prospect research to identify potential new sources.
• Maintain records of donations, valuations and consolidate information for annual financial statements, audits, and tax purposes.
• Collect and manage internal and external statistics, metrics and department resources. 
• Maintain database (eTapestry support).
• Provide general fundraising support.
• Provide event support.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.  

Competencies: 

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization
• Detail oriented, resourceful, collaborative, and agile
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Critical thinkers with complex, conceptual problem-solving ability
• Strong emotional intelligence
• Self-motivated and accountable
• Impeccable judgment and discretion
• Exceptional project management, time management and organizational skills
• Analysis, research, and data organization

Required Education and Experience

•  Bachelor’s or Associate degree in business, marketing, non-profit management, and/or a human services field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a related field
• Familiarity with fundraising software or equivalent CRM.
• Familiarity with email distribution platform.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe) preferred.
• Fashion and beauty brand knowledge is preferred.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time position with a business schedule from Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Employees must work 37.5 hours each week to maintain full-time status.  Limited travel may be required.

Work Environment 

Dress for Success Worldwide offers a congenial work environment. The dress code is business smart/business casual and employees work on-site in our New York City office three days per week and remotely two days per week.     

Dress for Success Worldwide maintains a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy and is taking appropriate measures to ensure the safety and health of our employees, volunteers, and clients.

Physical Demands 

Employee may need to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds in performing regular office duties and managing records, files, and materials. 

Work Authorization 

Must be able to show eligibility for employment in the United States within three days of hire. 

AAP/EEO Statement

Dress for Success Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified candidates regardless of their demographic background.  

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a thoughtful cover letter to jobs@dressforsuccess.org with “Development Associate” in the subject line. No phone calls or recruiters.

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance