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Development Associate
Descripción
Descripción
About Women Creating Change (WCC)
Women Creating Change (WCC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization advancing gender equity and strengthening the future of New York City. We empower women and gender-expansive people to lead change, shape policy, and build more equitable systems citywide.
About the Role
The Development Associate is a key member of WCC’s growing development function and will play an essential role in strengthening and scaling the organization’s fundraising efforts.
This role is ideal for an early-career fundraising professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to gain hands-on experience across all aspects of development. The Development Associate will work closely with the President & CEO to support fundraising execution, improve systems and processes, and help build a more proactive and sustainable revenue pipeline.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to building WCC’s internal fundraising infrastructure while supporting revenue generation across:
- Major events (including symposiums and the State of NYC Women Conference)
- Research initiatives
- Leadership development cohorts
- Advocacy and policy programming
- General operating support
Key Responsibilities
- Foundation & Institutional Fundraising
- Support the preparation of grant proposals, LOIs, and reports in collaboration with program and finance teams
- Conduct prospect research to identify new foundation funding opportunities
- Maintain grant calendars and track deadlines to ensure timely submissions
- Assist in compiling materials and data for funder reports and updates
- Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships
- Assist in the development and customization of sponsorship proposals
- Support outreach and follow-up with corporate partners
- Track sponsorship deliverables and ensure timely fulfillment (recognition, event participation, etc.)
- Individual Giving & Donor Stewardship
- Support donor communications, including acknowledgments, outreach emails, and campaign materials
- Assist in coordinating donor cultivation efforts, including events and follow-ups
- Help track donor engagement and maintain organized records
- Development Operations & Pipeline Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM system
- Track fundraising activity, deadlines, and next steps across all revenue streams
- Assist in building and maintaining a pipeline of prospective funders
- Support preparation of fundraising reports and basic dashboards
- Help ensure strong follow-through on proposals, meetings, and donor communications
- Executive Support for Fundraising
- Provide administrative and project management support to the President & CEO on fundraising initiatives
- Prepare briefing materials, donor profiles, and meeting notes
- Help coordinate follow-ups and next steps after donor meetings
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field
- Strong writing skills, with experience supporting proposals or donor communications
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working with data and learning CRM systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interest in gender equity, civic engagement, public policy, or social justice
Nice to Have:
- Experience supporting fundraising events or sponsorships
- Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems
Compensation & Work Environment
- Salary range: $55,000–$65,000, commensurate with experience
- Hybrid NYC role (2–3 days/week in office)
- Comprehensive benefits, 401(k), PTO, professional development
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please email your cover letter (describing your commitment to the mission and your relevant experience) and resume with subject line “Attn: WCC Development Associate” to jobs@wingo.nyc. No calls please. You will only be contacted if we are interested in pursuing your candidacy. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
WCC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We highly encourage women, non-binary individuals, Black, Indigenous, Asian, Hispanic, Latinx, low-income, and LGBTQ+ people to apply! Please find our values statement here.
Compensación
- Hybrid NYC role (2–3 days/week in office)
- Comprehensive benefits, 401(k), PTO, professional development
Ubicación
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Cómo aplicar
To apply, please email your cover letter (describing your commitment to the mission and your relevant experience) and resume with subject line “Attn: WCC Development Associate” to jobs@wingo.nyc. No calls please. You will only be contacted if we are interested in pursuing your candidacy. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
WCC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We highly encourage women, non-binary individuals, Black, Indigenous, Asian, Hispanic, Latinx, low-income, and LGBTQ+ people to apply! Please find our values statement here.
