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About the Role
Riverdale Country School seeks an Associate to join the Development Team. This role offers an opportunity to work on major gift cultivation, prospect research, and special events, providing an excellent launchpad for a career in development within a growing institution.
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordination, implementation, and follow-up of on and off campus special events related to all fundraising programs.
- Oversee events from start to finish, including invitation lists, invite text, RSVP management, nametags, menus, floorplans, and logistics.
- Maintain a calendar of sponsored assemblies and facilitate associated receptions.
- Assist the Alumni Relations team with Reunion and other local and regional special events.
- Establish relationships and contract services from vendors, including printers, florists, caterers, and gift vendors.
- Assist the director with all activities related to the major gifts program.
- Help maintain accurate records for donor stewardship, cultivation, and follow-up.
- Coordinate logistics and follow-up for all cultivation activities.
- Support Development Committees of the Board of Trustees with statistics, lists, research reports, etc.
- Produce and maintain accurate research profiles on current and prospective donors, trustee candidates, award nominees, stewardship recipients, and other requests.
- Stay current on online resources for information.
- Facilitate travel arrangements, reservations, vendor orders, and conference registrations for the team.
- Manage monthly credit card reports.
- Create and compile volunteer materials for meetings and events.
- Use Veracross database for event-based data management.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- An associate degree is required, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- 1 - 3 years of work experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
- Familiar with design programs (e.g., Canva, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar).
- Experience with database programming, particularly fundraising programs is a plus.
- Able to act as project lead, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with alumni, parents, administration, faculty, and students.
- Creative, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and donor-centered.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the mission of the school.
- Organized team player with a can-do attitude.
- Light physical work is required from time to time.
- Strong moral character and ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability and willingness to work outside standard business hours, including occasional weekends and evenings, as needed.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Design programs (e.g., Canva, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar)
- Database programming
- Fundraising programs
- Project management
- Communication
- Organization
- Detail-orientation
- Donor-centered approach
- Teamwork
- Confidentiality
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- Associate degree required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $72,000 - $77,000
Benefits
- Transportation: Shuttle service available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station, with limited stops in Manhattan.
- Professional Development: Generous budget for conferences, skills training, and onsite training.
- Grants and Stipends: Eligibility for 'passion grants' and stipends for coaching, group facilitation, club advising, and chaperoning trips.
- Sabbatical: Available for full-time teaching faculty after 10 years of employment.
- Health Benefits: Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance, with a flexible spending account option.
- Retirement: Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA with a 7% school contribution.
- Vacation: Generous time-off policy in addition to the school calendar.
About the Company
- Riverdale Country School is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City.
- Committed to empowering lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community.
- Seeks to reflect that belonging is the foundational core of community building.
- Empowers all community members to thrive in mind, character, and community.
- Enrolls about 1,300 students.
- Seeks to employ people who engage in all aspects of work with a student-centered approach, an open mind, passion, and a willingness to support the greater community.
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