Development Associate

Overview

The Development Associate plays a vital leadership and operational role in advancing the school’s fundraising and community engagement efforts. This position reports jointly to the Director of Philanthropy and CEO and works in close collaboration with the Marketing Manager and Development Assistant to ensure that development initiatives are strategically aligned with the school’s broader communications and branding efforts.  This position will also coordinate with internal departments, especially finance as well as HTC’s academic divisions, if applicable, to align development initiatives.

The Development Associate assists in helping to design and implement development activities and is central to ensure that donor stewardship, data management, event planning, and campaign execution — are carried out efficiently and professionally. This job is primarily focused on advancing HTC’s fundraising initiatives through direct and indirect fundraising.

Responsibilities

Event Planning

• Lead planning and logistics for all development events, including HTC’s annual gala, CauseMatch campaign, Shalach Manos, alumni 3 on 3 tournament, and Names Not Numbers.
• Oversee event materials, PR, guest lists, RSVPs, and post-event follow-up.
• Ensure fundraising messaging and PR materials are aligned with the school’s branding and coordinated with the Marketing Manager.
• Track event expenses and revenues
• Ensure timely processing and payment of development-related invoices.

Donation Processing

• Work with development assistant to ensure donations, receipts and acknowledgments are sent in a timely fashion
• Manage reports and maintain the donor database.
• Coordinate with the business office to reconcile donations, track pledges etc.

Fundraising & Donor Stewardship

• Assist the Director of Philanthropy in executing fundraising strategies, including the annual campaign, major gift cultivation, alumni outreach, and targeted appeals.
• Draft donor-facing communications and collaborate on appeals, acknowledgments, and email campaigns as needed.
• Where appropriate, lead donor stewardship efforts, including personalized follow-ups, milestone recognition, and regular updates.
• Engage in direct solicitations where appropriate.

Collaboration with Marketing Manager

• Work with the Director of Philanthropy and Marketing Manager to develop promotional materials such as brochures, email templates, social media content, and website updates as needed.
• Ensure consistent and compelling messaging across all development platforms.
• Maintain and update fundraising content on the school’s website and donor communication channels.

Special Projects & Strategy

• Support the Director of Philanthropy and CEO in donor prospecting, researching foundations, and assisting with grant applications and reports.
• Participate in long-term planning, campaign strategy meetings, and donor pipeline management.
• Continuously improve office systems and procedures to maximize efficiency and donor engagement.

Qualifications

Education, Preparation, and Training

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
• Knowledge and proven experience in office management and fundraising
• Experience motivating and managing staff
• Desire to build external relationships and key partnerships
• Able to represent HTC in a very positive light to the community

Desired Skills & Knowledge

• Strong track record of cultivating and stewarding donors
• Excellent organizational skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize the workload
• Ability to problem solve
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Able to multi-task well in a fast-paced environment
• Goal oriented and data driven

Physical Demands

• Extensive use of computers
• Extensive time sitting and standing
• Ability to lift 10 lbs.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Development software
• Social Media
• Email marketing

Travel

• Limited

Benefits at HTC 2025-2025

• Full range of Health Plans
• Medical Plans (choice of HMO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays 
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave 
• Annual Holiday Schedule

Maximum Salary

Minimum Salary

Salary : $80,000