Development Assistant

LOCATION 

DOROT is headquartered on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and the team works on a hybrid schedule. The Development Assistant for the Development Team will be expected to work in the office 4 days per week and as needed. 

ABOUT DOROT 

DOROT was founded in 1976 by Columbia University graduates seeking to make a difference for older adults in their community. We provide a dynamic partnership of seniors, volunteers and professionals dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults to help them live independently as valued members of the community. Our wide array of programs – conducted onsite, in the home, by Zoom and phone, and in the community – are designed to combat loneliness and social isolation. Compassionate care and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of our programs and staff. 

DOROT serves the Jewish and wider community and offers a lifeline of support to older adults in Manhattan and Westchester and beyond. DOROT is an innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers of all ages to improve the lives and health older adults and address the challenges of an aging society. We bring the generations together in mutually beneficial partnership, engaging over 5,000 older adults and 6,000 volunteers a year in meaningful and impactful programming. To learn more, visit dorotusa.org.  

THE OPPORTUNITY 

The Development Assistant will provide support for DOROT’s Chief Advancement Officer, the Director of Development, and the Senior Development Associate, administering the department’s day-to-day logistics. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate who is interested in entering the field of non-profit development. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Assist donors in making gifts over the phone. 
• Support donors in resolving donation issues, i.e., following up about missing credit card information. 
• Review and code donation checks, manage record keeping and generate reports as requested. 
• Maintain donor records; perform daily data entry, and execute weekly mail merges to generate donor acknowledgements.  
• Create changes to donor records including entering new donors and updating address changes.  
• Maintain and track information of monthly Sustaining Donor members and matching gifts.  
• Assist with invitation mailing process for our fundraising events, guest lists and track responses in our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool. 
• Schedule meetings and calls for Chief Advancement Officer and Director of Development. 
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for Board and Committee meetings. 
• Plan internal department lunches and other events. 
• Other projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year of administrative experience in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, preferably at a nonprofit agency 
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in maintaining confidentiality 
• Strong customer service orientation  
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills, including calendar management  
• Superior written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable working with new technology 
• Working knowledge of donor management CRM (e.g., Raiser’s Edge) is strongly preferred, but not required. 

WHY WORK WITH US 

At DOROT, we believe that the power of connection can be transformative. Working with us means that you will have: 

• The ability to make an impact. DOROT is a mission-driven organization filled with passionate people focused on having a positive impact on the lives of our clients.   
• Generous time off. DOROT offers a generous vacation policy as well as 10 paid Federal holidays and up to as many as 13 paid Jewish holidays. 
• Access to health care. Medical, vision, dental, disability, life insurance, and more. We offer a choice of benefits to ensure that you and your family are taken care of. 
• Support to plan for your future. We offer a 403(b) contribution of 3% after your first two years with us with the opportunity for increasing contributions as you stay with us over time. 

Candidates can expect a base salary between $42,000 and $52,000 commensurate with experience. 

To Apply 

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. 

It is the policy of DOROT, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals for employment or advancement without discrimination because of race, color, religion creed, political association, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, genetic, genetic characteristics, or other protected status.