Development Associate

St. Raymond Academy for Girls is an esteemed all-girls Catholic High School located in Bronx, NY, dedicated to providing young women with an education that fosters academic excellence, personal creativity, and spiritual growth. The Development Associate will design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Academy, collaborating with administration and cultivating relationships with donors.

Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Collaborate with the Administration to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for the Academy
• Develop and distribute compelling marketing materials and fundraising literature to engage former donors and attract potential new donors
• Cultivate relationships with individuals and organizations to secure, nurture, and expand fundraising support
• Plan alumni events- example class reunions
• Intra-office mailing of information, thank you letters, correspondence to alumni and donors
• Perform routine office functions, including mail for distribution, copying, file, answering and making phone calls and use of Raiser's Edge
• Assist with school events, engage with the parent association
• Assist with website updates as needed

Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Solid working knowledge of Raiser's Edge, Word, Excel, as well as social media platforms
• Must have the ability to work in a school environment; must be able to work with students on projects and at events

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits
• Retirement plan

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