Development Associate

Development Associate

The Development Associate is an integral member of The Apollo's Development team, providing comprehensive support for fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, institutional giving, and department operations. This position manages a diverse portfolio of projects, serving as both a collaborative team member and project lead, while helping advance strategic fundraising priorities that support The Apollo's mission and long-term sustainability.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with exceptional communication and project management skills. They are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate sound judgment and discretion, and are committed to delivering excellent service to donors, trustees, volunteers, and internal stakeholders. This role offers an opportunity to gain broad exposure to all facets of nonprofit fundraising, including major gifts, foundation and government relations, special events, donor stewardship, prospect research, and development operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising & Development Support
• Donor Stewardship & Events
• Development Operations & Data Management
• Project & Administrative Support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of professional experience in a role with transferable skills, preferably in nonprofit development, arts and culture, communications, project management, administration, or a related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to The Apollo's mission and an understanding of its programs, strategic plan, and fundraising priorities.
• Must be a highly collaborative team player with the ability to establish effective working relationships across departments.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently while also knowing when to seek guidance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft 365.

Preferred

• Experience working with a donor database or CRM system.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and motivate volunteers.
• Experience supporting fundraising events, donor cultivation, or stewardship activities.
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and changing priorities; some evening and weekend work will be required.
• Enthusiastic and positive outlook with a genuine interest in multiple aspects of fundraising.
• Ability to comfortably and effectively transition between competing tasks and timelines.
• Ability to identify priorities, exercise sound judgment, and make informed decisions with limited information.
• Ability to confidently manage risk, uncertainty, and competing demands while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with generous employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Multiple additional optional insurances
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA
• Show discounts
• Gift Shop discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Local restaurant discounts
• Complimentary tickets to events at other cultural institutions

The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, pregnancy, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, New York State, or New York City law.