Development Associate

POSITION TITLE: Development Associate

DEPARTMENT: Development and Communications

LOCATION: 175 Delancey Street, New York, NY 10002

REPORTS TO: Deputy Director of Events and Campaigns

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, schedule may vary based on department needs, including occasional evenings and weekends.

JOB SUMMARY: Since 1916, Grand St. Settlement has worked to build stronger communities by responding to the evolving needs of families across the Lower East Side, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.

We are seeking a collaborative and detail-driven Development Associate to support the fundraising efforts that make this work possible. Working closely with the Deputy Director of Events and Campaigns, this role contributes to the successful execution of donor-focused events — including Taste of the Lower East Side, the Annual Golf Classic, and Let’s Pretend — and supports individual giving campaigns that drive revenue and deepen donor relationships. The Associate manages revenue-related logistics, ensures data integrity within Salesforce, and contributes to the overall operations of the Development and Communications team. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and passionate about our mission.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support in planning and executing Taste of the Lower East Side, the Annual Golf Classic, Let’s Pretend, staff and donor recognition events, and other cultivation and ad-hoc fundraising events throughout the year:

Maintain and update detailed event timelines, tracking spreadsheets, and planning documents

Provide on-site event support, including load-in and load-out management, vendor coordination, and troubleshooting

Track RSVPs, guest lists, and sponsorship benefits, and manage ticketing logistics

Lead invoice tracking, auction and raffle item solicitation and intake, and vendor documentation

Maintain organized digital files, templates, and process documentation for events

Collaborate with the Communications team on event materials and outreach

Support the research, identification, cultivation, and solicitation of committee members, restaurants, and honorees

Secure raffle and auction items through vendor outreach, community partnerships, and in-kind donation requests Salesforce & Development Operations

Salesforce & Development Operations:

Conduct strategic prospect and donor research using various research tools and resources

Record and manage all event and campaign activity in Salesforce and event platforms

Support the cultivation and stewardship of individual donors, including drafting acknowledgment letters, impact updates, and other donor communications

Assist with event revenue reconciliation and post-event reporting

Generate reports and pull lists to inform outreach and follow-up Administrative Support

Administrative Support:

Provide administrative support to the Development and Communication team

Process invoices and assist with expense tracking

Coordinate meetings and support general departmental needs

Assist with cross-team projects, tracking timelines and deliverables to help keep departmental initiatives on schedule

Maintain files and departmental documentation to support coordination across fundraising, communications, and advocacy work

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Commitment to the mission of Grand St. Settlement and community-centered work

Bachelor’s degree required

1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising events, or a related field

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; personable and self-confident

Strong working knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM systems

Familiarity with ticketing or event management platforms

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google tools

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events

Fluency in Spanish or Chinese a plus

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you also provide us with three (3) professional references that we can contact (at least one (1) professional reference should be from a former supervisor). Please click on the link provided below, or use the link in a search bar, and apply online through our career center.

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No phone calls, please.

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)