Development Associate

St. Raymond Academy for Girls is an esteemed all-girls Catholic high school located in the Castle Hill section of Bronx, NY. Since 1960, the Academy has been dedicated to providing young women with an education that fosters academic excellence, personal creativity, and spiritual growth.

About the role

Reporting to the school principal, the Development Associate will design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for St. Raymond Academy.

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 (e.g., class reunions)
• Handle intra-office mailing of information, thank-you letters, and correspondence to alumni and donors
• Perform routine office functions, including mail distribution, copying, filing, answering and making phone calls, and using Raiser's Edge
• Assist with school events and engage with the parent association
• Assist with website updates as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Solid working knowledge of Raiser's Edge, Word, Excel, and social media platforms
• Ability to work in a school environment and interact with students on projects and at events

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health benefits
• Retirement plan

Pay

$50,000–$55,000

Schedule

Hybrid: 3 days in school, 2 days from home