Development Associate (Donor Events and Engagement)

Organization Overview:

The mission of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence and NYAGV Education Fund is to reduce gun violence through advocacy and education designed to encourage action, influence public opinion and lead to policy change. NYAGV Ed Fund operates several education programs, including a school-based gun violence prevention program in New York City schools, a youth-arm, Youth Over Guns, and a statewide public education program, Connecting Communities to End Gun Violence.

Position Overview-Event Planning Fundraising and Donor Cultivation  

We are seeking an individual with experience in fundraising and event planning. This position reports to the Executive Director. 

*This position is part-time (25 hours per week) but may transition to full-time depending upon the candidate’s availability and our personnel capacity needs.  We are also open to hiring on a contractor basis.

*This position is partially remote with the expectation of 1 day in-office as COVID-considerations and restrictions permit. 

Key Categories of responsibility are listed below:

Special Events/Campaigns and Donor Cultivation.

• Planning and Implementation of Annual Fall Benefit with Executive Director and Board. (This year’s Fall Benefit will be an in-person event in mid-October 2022. Venue has already been confirmed but this position will lead coordination and execution once hired.)
• Coordination of smaller fundraising events, meetings, and presentations for current and prospective donors.
• Plan and implement Year-End Letter/On-line Campaign 
• Conduct donor research, outreach, and track donor engagement
• Oversee acknowledgement process and gift receipts
• Launch and run ongoing online fundraising
• Draft and coordinate distribution of fundraising letters and thank you notes.
• Contributes fundraising relevant content to newsletter, social media and other marketing materials

Overall Development Strategy

• Partner with Executive Director to identify and manage a portfolio of individual and corporate donors and prospects
• Conduct prospect research to identify new funding sources
• Coordinate and strategize with Grant Management Consultant as needed

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience as a fundraiser with experience in special events and online giving campaigns, major gifts, annual giving, and corporate partnership building.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required (Word, Excel, Google Suite and PowerPoint);
• Strong command of donor database software (e.g. Salsa Engage, Salsa CRM, and/or EveryAction)
• Well-organized and detail oriented; ability to plan strategically, set priorities and focus on details and follow through
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.  Experience and ability to interact comfortably with a wide variety of people and communities.
• Ability to take initiative, self-motivate and function autonomously
• Ability to function effectively in a team-based environment
• Have experience working in social justice and have a demonstrated commitment to a racial equity framework
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

Salary and Benefits

(Part-time Annual Salary range) $40,000 - 45,000

This position provides paid time off and Employer-provided healthcare reimbursement plan (if hired as part-time or full-time employee).

Flexible Work Schedule