Development Associate - Richmond Hill, NY

Development Associate - Richmond Hill, NY

Full-Time

Salary: $80K - $90K/yr

Exciting. High-energy. Rewarding.

Outreach is seeking a Development Associate to serve as the heartbeat of our Development and Communications department. In this fast-paced environment, you will have the opportunity to engage with all facets of development, work on significant growth prospects in fundraising, marketing and communications and play an important role as the agency builds its fundraising capacities, especially as it ramps up toward its 50th Anniversary Campaign for 2029-2030. This position will report to the Director of Special Events & Fundraising and work closely with the Vice President of Development & Communications and, often, in tandem with our Communications Manager.

Outreach cares about YOU—we give you:

• Medical (no deductible or co-pay through non-stop benefits)
• Dental, Vision & Group Life Insurance through CIGNA
• Brilliant Management that Inspires
• Voluntary benefits through AFLAC
• ER Pension contribution, Voluntary TDA 403B contribution
• Direct Deposit (Only 2 days--TD Bank or FourLeaf Federal Credit Union)
• Health & Wellness Program
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care) & Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CASAC Training – Scholarships & Grants (OTI)
• Loan Forgiveness PSLF, LSWLF Program
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder Loan Repayment program, for eligible NYC clinicians

What You’ll Do:

• Manage departmental administration and operations, with a focus on event support, prospect research, development and execution of direct mail and email appeals, and annual report and generation of fundraising reports utilizing the agency’s database of record, Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Manage administrative tasks for the department, including taking meeting notes, developing and uploading donor profiles, generating action and revenue reports, submitting expense reports, assisting in internal and external scheduling, and additional data entry as needed.
• Assist in the execution of limited direct mail and email campaigns and quarterly newsletters, with a new major gifts campaign as part of the agency’s 50th Anniversary Campaign.
• Track foundation report and proposal deadlines and provide weekly updates for the Executive Management team.
• Undertake special assignments as requested by Executive Team, Vice President for Development and Communications, and the Director of Special Events and Fundraising.
• Under the direction of the Director of Special Events and Fundraising, assist with all in-person fundraising, development, board, and staff events, including pre- and post-event follow-up and on-site logistics.
• Generate gift reports, prospect lists, and donor profiles/wealth reports, as well as help to establish Outreach’s first digital donor moves management program in Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Draft and/or update donor acknowledgement letter templates in Raiser’s Edge NXT for all fundraising campaigns and events, and generate individual thank you letters for leadership’s signature and personalization.

We require:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Five (5)+ years of experience contributing to development/fundraising work at a non-profit organization, preferably in the behavioral health field
• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar CRM tools
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, keen attention to detail, highly organized, and ability to deliver high-quality work under deadlines
• Familiarity with wealth screening tools a plus
• A strong commitment to Outreach’s mission to help individuals and families struggling with substance use and behavioral health issues to live their lives to the greatest potential

Outreach: Where Passion Meets Impact. Discover a vibrant, forward-thinking workplace where your career thrives and joy sparks every day. Apply now!

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Outreach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all employment practices including hiring, promotion, termination, and training.

Outreach cares about YOU—we give you:

• Medical (no deductible or co-pay through non-stop benefits)
• Dental, Vision & Group Life Insurance through CIGNA
• Brilliant Management that Inspires
• Voluntary benefits through AFLAC
• ER Pension contribution, Voluntary TDA 403B contribution
• Direct Deposit (Only 2 days--TD Bank or FourLeaf Federal Credit Union)
• Health & Wellness Program
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care) & Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CASAC Training – Scholarships & Grants (OTI)
• Loan Forgiveness PSLF, LSWLF Program
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder Loan Repayment program, for eligible NYC clinicians