Development Associate in New York, New York at Nuvia Staffing

Nuvia Staffing is recruiting for a well-known pediatric nonprofit in New York City that has been serving children and families for more than 75 years.

The organization operates within one of the nation's oldest and largest public hospitals and provides critical healthcare and social services to underserved children and families throughout New York City's five boroughs.

Its programs span a variety of areas, including:

• Pediatric healthcare
• Mental health services
• Literacy and educational programs
• Food security and family support
• Community-based services and resources

The organization has a strong commitment to equity, access, and the well-being of children and families.

About the role

We are currently seeking a leader with strong fundraising and relationship management experience—someone who is energized by working with small, passionate teams and is driven by the opportunity to make a big impact in the lives of underserved children and families.

This role will support the organization's fundraising growth through effective CRM management, grant development, donor stewardship, and campaign execution while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and professionalism.

What you'll do

Performance Area 1: CRM Management

Tasks:

• Maintain complete donor records.
• Enter gifts, pledges, grants, and donor interactions.
• Update donor profiles and contact information.
• Generate reports for fundraising and board review.
• Conduct routine database audits.

Performance Area 2: Grant Research and Writing

Tasks:

• Identify prospective grant opportunities.
• Maintain grant calendar.
• Draft and submit grant applications.
• Coordinate proposal development.
• Track reporting deadlines and grant compliance.

Performance Area 3: Fundraising Campaign Management

Tasks

• Support annual fundraising campaigns.
• Coordinate direct mail and digital appeals.
• Assist with donor engagement initiatives.
• Monitor campaign performance metrics.
• Maintain campaign records and reports.

Performance Area 4: Donor Stewardship

Tasks

• Prepare letters of acknowledgment.
• Maintain donor communication schedules.
• Assist with donor recognition efforts.
• Support donor events and cultivation activities.

Performance Area 5: Reporting and Administrative Support

Tasks

• Prepare monthly development reports.
• Support board reporting requirements.
• Maintain organized grant and donor files.
• Assist with fundraising analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or Bachelors in progress
• Experience leading fundraising efforts, particularly around major gifts, grants, or corporate partnerships
• Experience working with healthcare institutions, public hospitals, or community-based organizations preferred
• Experience in public speaking and community engagement,