Charity Search Group · 18 hours ago
Senior Development Associate
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expPratham USA is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for children in India. They are seeking a Senior Development Associate to support fundraising efforts in the NY-Tristate Chapter, playing a strategic role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies and donor engagement initiatives.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Support the Associate Director (AD) of the NY Tri-State Chapter and team with all chapter-related activities, including chapter planning, analysis, and target setting, along with quarterly Board meetings
Plan, direct, and oversee chapter-level fundraising initiatives, including the annual fall NYC Gala and local salons and meetings, by setting strategy, revenue targets, donor engagement priorities, and coordination frameworks, while working collaboratively with the national events and development teams on execution
Collaborate closely with the Associate Director on chapter planning, analysis, target setting, and evaluation of fundraising performance across major initiatives and campaigns
Analyze fundraising performance, donor trends, and revenue outcomes across events, donor segments, and initiatives, and make recommendations regarding targets, allocation of effort, and strategic adjustments
Advise chapter leadership and board members on fundraising goals, performance metrics, and operational improvements
Lead cross-functional collaboration with development, marketing, events, and operations teams to ensure fundraising initiatives align with organizational priorities and revenue goals
Plan and execute Pratham’s flagship NYC Gala in the Fall alongside the NY chapter team. Collaborate across internal teams (events, marcomm, IT, etc) and externally with the Gala committees to ensure a smooth experience for guests
Work closely with the Associate Director to plan and execute other chapter cultivation and stewardship events throughout the year. Manage event logistics, guest coordination, volunteer management, and post-event logistics
Set strategy and priorities for chapter initiatives, including Readathon and the Young Professionals board (incorporated in 2025), by working collaboratively with the Senior Associate of Community Engagement to establish and refine processes, monitor participation and outcomes, and track performance of events and board meetings for planning and reporting purposes
Serve as primary lead for chapter initiatives such as Readathon and Young Professionals. Collaborate with the national marketing and communications team for chapter social media and website content, event marketing materials, etc
Lead donor management for Mid-Level donors ($1,000-$9,000) in the NY Tri-State region, with guidance from the Associate Director and support from the development and marcom team
Oversee donor portfolio strategy for mid-level donors ($1,000–$9,000) in the NYTriState Chapter, including determining cultivation approaches, stewardship priorities, and growth strategies
Develop and direct corporate engagement strategy for the Chapter, including expanding corporate relationships beyond gala sponsorships through ERGs, volunteer initiatives, and relationship-based engagement models
Strategize with the Associate Director and the corporate team to grow Corporate engagement in the Chapter. Support the expansion of Corporate accounts beyond Gala sponsorships through ERG groups and volunteer activities
Collaborate with the national marketing and communications team for chapter social media and website content, event marketing materials, etc
Collaborate with the national marketing and communications team to guide chapter social media presence, website content, and event marketing materials in support of fundraising strategy and donor engagement objectives
Deliver on special projects and campaigns as needed
The role will involve regional travel with evening and weekend work schedules based on need
Participate in regional travel and attend evening and weekend events as required, consistent with the strategic oversight and leadership responsibilities of the role
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 2-5 years' experience working in fundraising
Strong project management experience
Superior interpersonal skills
Passionate about education and fundraising, demonstrated empathy for international development and diverse cultures
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives in a collaborative environment
Motivated self-starter who can think critically and solve challenges creatively
Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of Salesforce preferred, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications required
Ability to work effectively in a results-oriented team environment and meet established deadlines
Able to work with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
Able to work effectively with volunteers
Preferred
Knowledge of Salesforce
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer 401(k) match
Paid time off
Additional standard benefits
Company
Charity Search Group
We are exclusively dedicated to the non-profit sector and have spent decades as fundraisers for top charities.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mariya (Maria) Yurukova, MBA, CFRE
President & CEO
Husani Bastien
Co-Founder
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