Development & Communications Associate

Partnership with Children, founded in 1908, provides critical counseling, school-wide services, and family and community outreach in over 30 high-poverty New York City public schools. The organization is at an exciting time in its history, having doubled in size over the last 3 years, enabling us to serve more students, families and school communities. To continue this growth, Partnership with Children is looking for a Development and Communications Associate join our rapidly-growing development team. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Development and Communications Associate will perform critical administrative, fundraising, and operational support tasks to facilitate the continuous function of a dynamic, fast-paced fundraising department, while serving as the primary social media and donor communications strategist.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising/Administrative Support:

• Assist fundraising staff with compiling supporting materials for funding proposals, reports, contracts, and other submissions as assigned
• Work with staff and consultants to provide support for fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events, including tasks related to planning and logistics, as well as event facilitation and follow-up
• Manage departmental administrative duties, including scheduling and logistics of meetings for Chief Development Officer and other fundraising staff
• Prepare meeting materials and attend meetings to provide administrative support, as requested
• Work with Chief Development Officer and other executive leadership to prepare Board/committee materials; coordinate and provide support for Board/committee meetings

Gift Processing /Data Entry

• Track and process all contributions (credit card, check, wire and/or stock transfer, and in-kind)
• Generate acknowledgment letters in a timely manner
• Work with Director of Development Operations to support the accuracy, integrity and security of the donor database by maintaining donor data (contact and demographic information, giving history, relationships, campaigns, funds, event participation, volunteerism, and communication); Ensure data is current and consistent
• Maintain development department filing systems

Social Media/Communications

• Manage all PWC and CAE social media accounts
• Develop and implement a social media content strategy that aligns with organizational objectives and that increases our online presence via timely and engaging posts
• Maintain PWC website and perform timely/relevant updates
• Oversee execution of all mailings, including direct mail and e-mail campaigns
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Commitment to demonstrating PWC’s organizational values of Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Going to Solution, Equity & Inclusion, and Passion
• Bachelor's degree required; 1-2 years of experience working on a development team in a comparably-sized nonprofit preferred
• Design skills and experience including layout and design software systems (i.e., Adobe In-design, Canva, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Salesforce or similar fundraising CRM
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organized and efficient worker, with excellent, follow through
• Analytical thinker and rapid problem solver
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range is $55,000-$60,000. All full-time employees receive an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan with employer match, life insurance, Flexible spending Account/FSA, Commuter benefits, and twenty four days paid annual leave per year, plus four Summer Fridays and 12 other paid holidays.

To Apply: Please submit the application complete with your resume and cover letter enclosed.

Partnership with Children welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that its mission can only be achieved when diversity is leveraged across all areas, including race, gender, gender expression, age, nationality and life experience. Partnership with Children is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Partnership with Children provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.