Development Associate - New York, NY

Job Title: Development Associate - New York

Department: Development

Reports To: Area Development Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Band: C1, L1

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Development Associate coordinates core fundraising, administrative, and operational functions to support revenue generation, special events, volunteer engagement, and day-to-day office efficiency. This role assists fundraising staff with prospect research, proposal preparation, donor stewardship, database management, and essential administrative workflows.

ABOUT UNCF

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Fundraising & Donor Relations

• Assist in developing and implementing annual fundraising campaigns and appeals.
• Research and build detailed profiles for individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
• Make regular follow-up calls to current and prospective donors.
• Prepare, edit, and review routine correspondence, solicitations, and proposals.
• Plan, support, and attend special fundraising events and donor receptions.

Database & Records Management

• Utilize the donor management system (Raiser’s Edge) to track trends, giving histories, and constituent records.
• Manage database accuracy by executing regular data entry, constituent updates, and list maintenance for mailings and digital communications.
• Prepare and maintain call reports, major donor logs, and proposal pipelines.

Administrative & Operations Support

• Process donor gifts, reconcile gift logs with finance/accounting, and ensure gift receipts and acknowledgement letters are sent promptly according to organization policy.
• Calendar, schedule, and coordinate logistics for donor meetings, committee convenings, and board sessions.
• Draft meeting agendas, prepare slide decks and briefing materials, take minutes, and track post-meeting action items.
• Order office and event supplies, manage physical/electronic department files, handle incoming development mail, and route general inquiries.
• Provide administrative assistance and project support to the Area Development Director and Development Director.
• Assist with the recruitment, orientation, record-keeping, and onboarding materials for leadership council members and other committees as designated.
• Perform other administrative and operational duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

A bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred or an equivalent combination of at least 3-5 years related experience, education and training.  

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave

Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)

Flex Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Account

Holiday Savings Plan

Annual Success Sharing

Salary Range: $66,300.00 To $68,000.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience.) This is a hybrid role: 4 days on-site and 1-day remote per week, located in UNCF’s New York Area Office.