Development AssociateJob DescriptionOrganizational Summary Union Settlement is an East Harlem based nonprofit organization founded in 1895. For 128 years, Union Settlement has provided critical and innovative programming to children, youth, families, and older adults. As a pioneer of the settlement house movement, Union Settlement continues to meet the needs of the ever-changing East Harlem community through its core programs. Through these programs, New Yorkers gain opportunities, develop skills, and become empowered to pursue and achieve their dreams. Today, Union Settlement provides services through 33 program sites in approximately 28 locations. Union Settlement s current programmatic portfolio includes 8 core program areas: Early Childhood Education, Youth Development & Opportunity (including after school programs), Family Services (including the Family Enrichment Center and the Family Childcare Network), the East Harlem Community Partnership, Adult Education, Comprehensive Mental & Emotional Healthcare (Mental Health Services), Aging, Health & Wellness Services (Older Adult Centers), and Economic Development. Union Settlement serves more than 10,000 individuals and nearly 1,000 businesses every year. Strengthened by a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative workforce of more than 350 employees, Union Settlement also serves as a connector, convener, and advocate for East Harlem and its partners. To learn more about Union Settlement, visit www.unionsettlement.org Position: Development Associate Department: Development Reports to: Director of Development Hours: Full-Time Salary: $48,000 to $58,636 FLSA: Exempt Location: On-site; with the potential some remote work Positions Reporting to this Role: None Position Summary: The Development Associate supports Union Settlement s ability to engage our individual donors and sponsors to fulfill our mission. The Development Associate will work alongside the Director of Development in the management and execution of all development related activities, with a specific focus on day-to-day database management and acknowledgments, as well as event support throughout the year. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a positive can-do attitude. This is the ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about volunteerism and wants to grow their experience in event planning. Responsibilities:
- Support the Director of Development in all aspects of special events including pre- and post-event planning, entering and tracking donors, creating thank you letters etc.
- Manage day-to-day donation entries and corresponding donor acknowledgment letters.
- Coordinate with finance department to ensure records are complete and accurate.
- Research and implement new processes for database and event tracking efficiency.
- Assist in communications with individual donors and sponsors.
- Provide support for additional development-related administrative tasks (lists, reports etc.)
Qualifications:
- Commitment to Union Settlement s mission, vision, and values.
- A minimum of a bachelor s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 years non-profit experience in a fundraising/development role.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Comfortable engaging with individual donors and sponsors.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the mission of Union Settlement.
- Willingness to learn and try new things.
- Must have a sense of humor.
- Experience as a volunteer a plus.
- Knowledge of East Harlem community strongly preferred.
COR E CO M P E T E N C IE S
- Leading Others: Creates a sense of urgency throughout the organization on the importance of achieving outcomes. Inspires, influences, and enables team members to reach their goals
- Facilitating Change: Approaches challenges with creativity and flexibility. Demonstrates analytical thinking. Guides change to meet Union Settlement s goals.
- Managing Performance: Evaluates and revises goals semi-annually with the team. Provides consistent supervision and documents performance highlights and concerns
- Applying and Developing Expertise: Embraces and leads the team to achieve milestones. Seeks and supports professional development opportunities for team members. Manages finances and budgets effectively
- Communicating and Collaborating: Listens well and actively engages with others with honesty and integrity and holds team accountable to the same standard
Union Settlement s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment Union Settlement is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.