Development Associate, Major Gifts (Lower East Side)

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Development Director, manage all aspects of major donor effort: donor research, donor relations, written solicitations, donor recognition, board support, donor cultivation for both University Settlement and The Door.

• Take a leadership role in the execution of University Settlement’s Endowment Campaign: donor assessments, preparation of printed materials, campaign plan/timeline, donor recognition plan, etc.

• Support Board members in their efforts to cultivate donors, particularly for the Endowment

• Create written year-end and spring appeals to individual donors, managing this process through completion.

• Assist in the writing and creation of newsletters, annual reports, brochures, public relations materials as needed.

• Assist with special events as assigned by supervisor.



Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution and at least three years of experience with major donors

• Capital/endowment campaign experience a plus

• Superior writing, communication, donor relations and time management skills.

• Excellent computer skills including data base, word processing, PowerPoint and Excel

• Knowledge of foundation and funding worlds

• Ability to work independently, but as an effective member of a team

• Ability to work with and relate to board members and foundation/corporate contacts

• Must be available for occasional evening events



Salary: Commensurate with experience



Hours: 35 hours per week



Contact:

Send or fax cover letter and resume to:

University Settlement

Kate Guenther

184 Eldridge Street

New York, NY 10002

Fax: (212) 475-3278

kate@door.org

No phone calls please.





University Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer