Development Associate

155 St. Route 37, PO Box 1324

Akwesasne, NY

518-333-0067

Title of Business: Recovery and Wellness

Reports To: Program Coordinator Manager

Closing Date: September 23, 2022

Summary: Development Associates are the point person for fundraising and donation efforts. Development Associates are skilled communicators who generate financial resources for their organizations by applying for grants, writing fundraising letters, planning events, and cultivating strong relationships with potential donors and institutions.

Responsibilities for Development Associate:

Develop and organize all aspects of the company’s fundraising programs

Research and identify potential donors and sponsors and implement strategies to foster positive relationships

Establish and maintain friendly business communications with individual and business donors or sponsors

Research donation programs and opportunities available through local, NY state and federal programs

Create reports post-event to analyze data and determine the marketing effectiveness for the fundraising program

Meet with senior management to gauge business needs and brainstorm ideas for fundraising programs for the coming year

Qualifications for Development Associate

Fundraising experience

Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Suite

Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well in a diverse group

Experience measuring data and outcomes of events to determine marketing effectiveness

Positive and collaborative attitude when managing groups and overseeing initiatives

Experience managing and tracking donor contributions and organizing gathered data

Demonstrated experience raising funds and examples of positive outcomes

Education: A Development Associate should have at least a bachelor’s degree, preferably in areas such as communications, journalism, creative writing, public health.