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POSITION OPEN: Development Associate, Full-Time

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Development Associate will join the Correctional Association of New York’s growing development and communications team to help carry out the CA’s fundraising program.  Responsibilities include: managing the departmental database; planning and executing special events; developing fundraising materials in collaboration with program and communications staff; coordinating donor mailings; and managing the direct mail program.

Database Management:

  • Serve as department’s primary database manager. Associate will oversee a conversion to Raiser’s Edge in the first year, train all new users to the system, and develop an organizational data management procedure manual.
  • Pro-actively make recommendations for maximizing the department’s use of Raiser’s Edge.
  • Process all gifts, track pledges, and generate acknowledgements in a timely fashion.
  • Generate reports, queries and mail merges for print and email communications.
  • Ensure all constituent record information is accurate and up to date and that tasks, actions and prospecting data are updated effectively and efficiently.

Individual Gifts Management and Donor Mailings:

  • Produce all direct mail appeals, including drafting content, planning direct mail calendar, setting revenue goals, managing lists, and coordinating vendors. 
  • Assist with production and mailing of print newsletter.
  • Produce and coordinate in-house donor mailings and updates.  
  • Collaborate with Associate Director of Communications to coordinate direct mail program with web-based fundraising.   

Cultivation and Fundraising Events:

  • Manage event work plans and calendars; track tasks, donations and attendance.
  • Coordinate and provide support to volunteer fundraisers, including high-end donors and board members. 
  • Plan and create printed materials and direct response outreach.
  • Manage vendors and production logistics.

Other:

  • As assigned, assist grant writer and project staff with preparing and submitting foundation grant applications and reports. 
  • Maintain department files and post office accounts.
  • Handle other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, confident, and eager to learn and will possess an exceptional work ethic and strong commitment to social and racial justice. Additional qualifications include:

  • At least two years non-profit fundraising experience.
  • Expertise in data management and analysis and in utilizing donor data to increase revenue.
  • Experience with Raiser’s Edge required.
  • Demonstrated written communication skills; the ability to write clearly, concisely and under deadline.
  • A sense of humor and excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Maturity, professionalism and the ability to make decisions.
  • Strong time-management and problem-solving skills.
  • Willing and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Experience coordinating special events a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 

COMPENSATION
Compensation includes a starting salary commensurate with experience plus an exceptional benefits package. In addition, we provide a collegial, supportive working environment where creativity and input are encouraged; an organizational commitment to professional development and growth; and the opportunity to utilize your skills for the cause of social justice.

Persons interested in applying for this position should submit a résumé, cover letter and one writing sample by email only to Marci McLendon at devjobs [@] correctionalassociation.org.  Résumés without cover letters and a writing sample will not be accepted.  No phone calls please.

Consistent with its goals and mission, the Correctional Association of New York affirms its moral and legal commitment to diversity and equality of participation among board and staff for all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, national origin, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, socio-economic status, prior arrest or conviction history, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. We are committed to actively working to ensure that marginalized and protected groups are afforded equal employment opportunity and opportunities for advancement without bias.     

THE ORGANIZATION
Founded in 1844, the Correctional Association of New York is an independent non-profit organization that advocates for a more humane and effective criminal justice system and a more just and equitable society. One of the leading criminal justice reform organizations in the country, the CA is unique in its mission, vision and impact. In 1846, the CA was granted authority by New York State Legislature to inspect prisons and to report its findings and recommendations to the public. We are the only such organization in New York—one of only two in the country—and we are the only one that advocates for systemic change.  

Utilizing a strategic model of research, policy analysis, prison-monitoring, coalition-building, leadership-development and advocacy, the CA is an innovative and effective force for progressive change. Our three projects—Juvenile Justice, Prison Visiting, and Women in Prison—work to stop the ineffective use of incarceration to address social problems; advocate for humane prison conditions; empower people directly affected by incarceration to become leaders; and promote transparency and accountability in our justice systems.

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