Position Title:             Development Associate, Brooklyn College Foundation

Reports to:                  Managing Director, Campaign and Leadership Gifts

Scope of Work:           Working closely with members of the Brooklyn College Foundation’s Leadership Gifts Team, assisting in all administrative processes related to soliciting, processing, and stewarding gifts; planning events; managing donors and prospects; and maintaining the smooth functioning of the department.  As a key member of the department, the Development Associate contributes broadly to the successful engagement of individual donors.

Responsibilities:

• Support the work of the Brooklyn College Foundation’s Leadership Gifts team.

• Assist with a range of activities related to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors in support Brooklyn College’s fundraising priorities.

• Participate in the management of donor and prospect meetings, including scheduling, preparation of relevant meeting materials, coordination among fundraising team members, and tracking next steps and follow-up actions

• Draft briefing documents, letters, proposals, and reports to prospects and donors under the supervision of the BCF fundraising team.

• Manage updates and regular report and constituent list generation from Raiser’s Edge and other relevant databases.

• Participate in meetings with various campus constituencies and external volunteers in support of BCF fundraising.

• Update donor files electronically and in hard copies.

• Assist in organizing and staffing donor cultivation and stewardship events, and preparing relevant briefing materials.

• Provide assistance with general office administration, including answering phones; responding to general email inquiries; greeting guests; managing mailings, website updates, and internal communications; scheduling and supporting internal meetings; and assisting with gift processing responsibilities.

• Perform other duties, as needed.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of related work experience.

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and databases; prior experience with Raiser’s Edge.

• Committed team player with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple demands and projects under deadline.

• Sound judgment and discretion.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits.  For immediate consideration, send resume with cover letter to:  Brooklyn College Foundation, Attention:  Anna Johnson, 2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY  11210.  Fax:  718/951-5388;