Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation · 1 month ago
Development Associate/Individual Giving Coordinator
Main Office - Brooklyn, NY 11208
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expCypress Hills Local Development Corporation (CHLDC) is dedicated to building a strong, sustainable community in Cypress Hills/East New York. They are seeking a full-time Development Associate/Individual Giving Coordinator to support fundraising efforts through grant writing, donor relations, and individual giving initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Manage and grow a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, soliciting gifts between $250–$2,500
Work with the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing to plan and execute donor communications and campaigns (letters, phone calls, visits, appeals, digital fundraising, etc.)
Maintain accurate donor records in CHLDC’s CRM (Raiser’s Edge), ensuring data integrity
Assist the Director of Fund Development and Strategic Initiatives to prepare donor briefings and coordinate donor visits, meetings, and stewardship activities
Support gift acknowledgments, ensuring 100% of donations are recognized within 72 hours
Collaborate with leadership on cultivating Alumni, the Junior Board and other volunteer-to-donor pipelines
Coordinate volunteer days with division leaders and program directors
Prepare interim and final reports to funders, working with program and fiscal staff
Ensure compliance with administrative requirements for funded awards
Maintain orderly files of critical grant documents and manage access to City, State, and Federal grantee systems
Support prospecting and foundation/corporation research
As needed, coordinate and write proposals to private and corporate foundations, as well as RFPs to government agencies. Lead proposal development processes, including drafting, reviewing, and submitting timely, high-quality applications
Assist the Director of Fund Development and Strategic Initiatives in planning and execution of major fundraising events
Assist in coordinating logistics, vendor relationships, sponsorship outreach, and attendee management
Track event revenue/expenses and manage donor follow-up
Help organize smaller cultivation events to engage prospects and steward donors
Assist the Director of Fund Development and Strategic Initiatives to support board members in achieving annual give/get goals and individual giving plans
Generate monthly/quarterly donor reports for the board
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
At least 2 years of experience with grants, contracts, or donor engagement in a nonprofit setting
Excellent writing skills. This includes ability to write for different audiences and versatility across multiple platforms
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Adobe Acrobat
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
Must be able to exercise sound judgment and prioritize and manage multiple complex tasks while maintaining composure under demanding deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
Flexible, collaborative, and able to work independently
Preferred
Knowledge of online grant systems (Grants.gov, PASSPort, Grants Gateway, SAM)
Familiarity with Raiser's Edge, Financial Edge, and Instrumentl
Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Benefits
Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 403(b), vacation, and sick leave.
Company
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
With community residents leading the way, the mission of CHLDC is to build a strong, equitable East New York, where youth and adults achieve educational and economic success, secure and preserve affordable housing, and develop leadership skills to transform their lives and community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
TD Charitable Foundation
2025-04-17Grant· $0.2M
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