Development Associate

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Development Associate Exempt, Richmond Hill, NY, US Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life‑changing treatment, training, and tools to build healthy lives. Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential by developing and delivering the highest quality evidence‑based behavioral health services and training. For more information, please visit Position: Development Associate The Development Associate will serve as the heartbeat of our Development and Communications department. In this fast‑paced environment, you will have the opportunity to engage with all facets of development, work on significant growth prospects in fundraising, marketing and communications and play an important role as the agency builds its fundraising capacities, especially as it ramps up toward its 50th Anniversary Campaign for 2029‑2030. This position will report to the Director of Special Events & Fundraising and work closely with the Vice President of Development & Communications and, often, in tandem with our Communications Manager. Key Responsibilities: Manage departmental administration and operations, with a focus on event support, prospect research, development and execution of direct mail and email appeals, and annual report and generation of fundraising reports utilizing the agency’s database of record, Raiser's Edge NXT. Collaborate with Development & Communications team members to achieve the organization’s fundraising & development goals. Develop and implement administrative processes to ensure the fundraising and development efforts run smoothly and efficiently. General Administrative Support Provide robust support to the development department. Manage administrative tasks for the department, including taking meeting notes, developing, and uploading donor profiles, generating action and revenue reports, assisting in internal and external scheduling, and additional data entry as needed. Assist in large mailings by way of US mail and electronic mail routes. Assist in the execution of limited direct mail and email campaigns and quarterly newsletters, with a new major gifts campaign as part of the agency’s 50th Anniversary Campaign. Track foundation report and proposal deadlines and providing weekly updates for the Executive Management team. Undertake special assignments as requested by Executive Team, Vice President for Development and Communications and the Director of Special Events and Fundraising. Event Support Under the direction of the Director of Special Events and Fundraising, assist with all in‑person fundraising, development, board, and staff events including pre‑ and post‑event follow up and onsite logistics. Database Support Input and update individual and institutional donor records in Raiser's Edge NXT. Generate gift reports, prospect lists, and donor profiles/wealth reports, as well as help establish Outreach’s first digital donor moves management program in Raiser's Edge NXT. Draft and or update donor acknowledgement letter templates for all fundraising campaigns and events, and generate individual thank you letters for leadership’s signature and personalization. Prospect Research Research current and potential donors to identify new fundraising opportunities, including: Identify and research potential and existing donors to the organization who have a greater capacity to give. Stay abreast of philanthropic news and trends to find potential benefactors not yet associated with the organization. Support the Board and Executive Team by researching potential donors in their contact pools. Skills and Experience: To fulfill the responsibilities of the role, we seek candidates with the following qualifications and characteristics: Education: Must have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. Passion: A strong commitment to Outreach’s mission to help individuals and families struggling with substance use and behavioral health issues to live their lives to the greatest potential. Experience: At least 3‑5 years’ previous experience contributing to development/fundraising work at a non‑profit organization, preferably in the behavioral health field. Skills: Exceptional verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills, keen attention to detail, highly organized, and able to deliver high‑quality work under deadlines. Technology: Proficiency with Raiser's Edge NXT or other similar CRM tools, and familiarity with wealth screening tools is also a plus. Valid Driver’s License is required. Compensation: This is a full‑time, exempt position. Outreach offers staff an excellent benefits package which includes comprehensive health insurance and coverage (including dental and vision), retirement plan with employer matching contribution, paid time off, including generous vacation days plus most major holidays off, as well as sick and personal days. Position Status This is a full‑time exempt position with the room for growth and probability of moving up to the Director of Special Events and Fundraising position. Exempt employees are defined as employees who, based on duties performed and manner of compensation, shall be exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime provisions. Exempt employees are salaried and expected to work hours beyond their regular schedule, if needed, to ensure that all tasks are completed on time. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must have the ability to travel among assigned sites as needed. There may be prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and computer usage. #J-18808-Ljbffr