What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Associate position at Democracy Now! Productions?
About Democracy Now!
Democracy Now! is a non-profit news organization based in NYC. We produce a daily TV, radio and internet news hour that is carried by more than 1,500 stations worldwide and reaches millions of people through our website and apps, social platforms, podcasts and newsletters. Everyone who works at Democracy Now! is committed to creating and distributing high-quality independent news – it’s a great place to work.
Overview
Democracy Now!’s Development Associate manages the donor database, from overseeing data hygiene to generating mailing lists, reports, and gift acknowledgment letters; assists with individual and foundation prospect research; plays a critical role in donor and audience engagement for donors $1 to $999. This position reports to the Director of Development.
Responsibilities
Data Management
- Oversee data entry and database management, ensuring that all data is clean, deduplicated, accurate, and entered in a timely manner; assist with routine data audits.
- Ensure prompt acknowledgment for all gifts
- Prepare, review and submit deposits to the finance department as needed.
- Create and document protocols and procedures for data entry and database best practices.
- Generate reports, lists, and custom queries; manage all data imports and exports.
- Assist the Director of Development in conducting monthly reconciliations with the finance department.
- Monitor payment processing and provide analysis and reports as needed.
Donor Relations
- Oversee the handling of incoming donor phone calls and voicemail messages.
- Handle all email correspondence with donors who contribute between $1 and $999 to Democracy Now! annually.
- Support monthly sustainers in updating or changing their monthly contributions.
- Manage the fulfillment of donor thank you gifts including inventory oversight.
- Support the Director of Development in maintaining moves management records.
- Assist with donor stewardship, audience engagement events and fundraisers.
Other
- Assist with departmental administrative duties.
- Stay up to date with best practices in data management and prospect research.
- Assign work and provide training and mentorship for Development department interns
- Assist the Director of Development in developing strategies for identifying prospective individual donors and foundation funders.
- Perform research on current and prospective donors.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of experience in non-profit fundraising
- Familiarity with and commitment to the mission of Democracy Now!
- Experience with donor or constituent databases, experience with CiviCRM a plus
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent organization skills, and attention to detail
Compensation
- Salary: $72,241
- Benefits include health, dental, retirement, paid time off and more!
Other Information
- This is an NYC-based position with in-person work requirements.
- This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Democracy Now! and SAG-AFTRA.
To Apply
- All applications must be received by April 10, 2026 and must include a cover letter of no more than one page that addresses the following points:
- o How you connect with the mission and work of Democracy Now!
- o How your personal and professional experiences equip you to carry out the responsibilities outlined in the job description?
We encourage applicants to showcase their original thinking and writing in the cover letter.
Democracy Now! is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ-identified people are encouraged to apply.
- Due to the volume of applications received, you will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. No mail submissions or phone calls, please.
Salary : $72,241