Senior Development Associate

Title of Position: Senior Development Associate

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000 annually

About Queens Community House (QCH)

Queens Community House (QCH) is a multi-site nonprofit organization serving the diverse communities of Queens through a broad network of programs for children and youth, adults and families, and older adults. Our mission is to provide individuals and families with the tools to enrich their lives and build healthy, inclusive communities. Each year, QCH serves more than 30,000 individuals across 17 neighborhoods.

Position Summary

Queens Community House is seeking a Senior Development Associate to join its growing Development team. Reporting to the Director of Development, this role supports fundraising operations, donor engagement, campaign execution, and events management to help sustain and expand QCH’s impact.

The Senior Development Associate is a hands-on, operations-focused role ideal for a development professional ready to step into greater ownership and influence. Partnering closely with the Director of Development, this position ensures that fundraising systems, campaigns, donor communications, and events run smoothly and effectively. This role offers meaningful responsibility within a collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit serving diverse communities across Queens.

Key Responsibilities

Development Operations and Systems

• Manage all aspects of QCH’s donor database (Salesforce), including gift processing, data integrity, reporting, and system optimization
• Serve as the primary point person for development data accuracy, coding standards, and reporting consistency
• Produce regular fundraising and donor analytics reports to track giving trends, campaign performance, and prospect activity
• Support system improvements and operational efficiencies across the Development department

Fundraising Campaign and Project Management

• Manage key components of fundraising campaigns, including timelines, coordination of materials, and internal deadlines
• Maintain and oversee the fundraising calendar to align campaigns, events, appeals, and donor outreach efforts
• Ensure campaign execution remains on schedule and aligned with departmental priorities

Events Management

• Lead the planning and logistical execution of 3–4 annual fundraising events
• Coordinate vendors, manage guest lists and registration processes, develop run-of-show timelines, and oversee on-site execution
• Collaborate with internal staff and external partners to deliver professional, mission-aligned events

Donor Engagement and Communications

• Draft and coordinate donor communications, including acknowledgment letters, fundraising appeals, impact updates, and stewardship materials
• Support donor engagement and moves management efforts, including scheduling meetings and tracking follow-ups
• Conduct prospect research and support the development of a qualified donor pipeline

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, development operations, or nonprofit development
• Strong writing and communication skills with experience creating donor-facing materials
• Experience with a donor database or CRM system (Salesforce preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Details: 

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid family leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off (Sick and Vacation).
• Paid federal holidays.
• Professional development, training, and networking opportunities.
• Supplemented NYS Paid Family Leave for full pay during approved leave.

Queens Community House, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Drug-Free Workplace.