Assistant Director of Development - Public Relations

Overview

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. Why Access? Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.

Primary Responsibilities

• Flexibility is required to accommodate business and operational needs.
• Support the execution of comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue goals and strengthen donor engagement throughout the Hudson Valley region.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, major gift prospects, corporate sponsors, Foundation Board members, and community partners.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing supporters while expanding new donor opportunities and funding streams.
• Conduct donor outreach through meetings, presentations, networking events, community engagement, and digital communication efforts.
• Aid in annual campaigns, capital initiatives, sponsorship development, and donor stewardship activities.
• Maintain accurate and timely donor records, outreach activities, and relationship tracking within the donor management system.
• Support the execution of comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet annual revenue goals and strengthen donor engagement throughout the Hudson Valley region.
• Engage with Foundation Board members and volunteer leadership to strengthen fundraising participation and community outreach.
• Build relationships with local businesses, civic organizations, chambers of commerce, and community leaders to increase visibility and philanthropic support.
• Connect external stakeholders with the mission and programs of Access: Supports for Living.
• Identify emerging trends, community needs, and partnership opportunities that support strategic fundraising growth.
• Represent the organization at community functions, networking events, professional conferences, board events, and other external engagements as needed.
• Collaborate with Foundation leadership and staff to ensure consistent messaging, donor experience, and organizational representation.
• Work closely with the Development & Advancement Director, Foundation team, executive leadership, and Board leadership to ensure coordinated fundraising efforts across the Access Network.
• Assist in overseeing volunteers, interns, and event support staff as needed.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, governance standards, and fundraising best practices.

Qualifications And Attributes

• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences including donors, board members, volunteers, and community leaders.
• Passion for mission-driven work and the ability to effectively communicate organizational impact.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in donor relations and board engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database/fundraising software.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Hudson Valley region and attend evening/weekend events as needed.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum 3-5+ years of experience and proven results of leading Sales and/or Donor Relations in a not for profit environment.