Development Associate

About the role

We're looking for an organized, energetic, and people-oriented Development Associate to join our team. This is more than an administrative position—it's an opportunity to become an integral part of our fundraising and community engagement efforts while gaining valuable experience in nonprofit development, donor relations, event management, and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Development in planning and executing fundraising initiatives and community engagement activities.
• Process donations and maintain accurate donor records.
• Prepare donor acknowledgements and stewardship communications.
• Aid in fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, grants, and donor outreach.
• Cook up volunteers supporting the Development Department.
• Help organize fundraising events from planning through execution.
• Represent the YWCA at community events and outreach opportunities.
• Create flyers, invitations, brochures, presentations, and other promotional materials using Canva.
• Cook up departmental projects, schedules, communications, and administrative activities.
• Run occasional business-related errands and assist with event logistics.
• Help ensure every donor, volunteer, and community partner has an exceptional experience with the YWCA.

Requirements

• Hightly organized and detail-oriented.
• Friendly, professional, and comfortable communicating with people by phone, email, and in person.
• Tech-savvy and proficient with Microsoft Word, basic Excel, and Canva.
• Able to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Passionate about serving the community and supporting a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, event planning, nonprofit administration, marketing, communications, or customer service is helpful.
• Event planning or event management experience is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Approximately 30 days of paid time off annually, including vacation, personal time, sick leave, and holidays
• Pension plan with an annual employer contribution equal to 7% of your salary after two years of eligible employment
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Quarterly employee engagement events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A collaborative, mission-driven workplace where your work truly matters
• Full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt position
• On-site position based in Binghamton, NY
• Valid New York State driver's license required
• Reliable personal vehicle available for local business travel and errands
• Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends for fundraising and community events
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Pay

$19.00 - $21.00 hourly

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week)

About the YWCA

The YWCA of Binghamton and Broome County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Through housing, domestic violence services, early childhood education, health initiatives, and community programming, we work every day to create a stronger, more equitable community.