What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Associate position at The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA)?
Development Associate
Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse – Dutchess County, NY
About Us
The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA) is a nonprofit organization in Poughkeepsie, NY, established in 1973 with the goal to prevent child abuse. Since that time, we have provided prevention programming for generations of school students, armed thousands of parents with the skills to be the best parent they can be and aided in the investigation and prosecution of hundreds of child abuse offenders.
For more information about our organization visit www.thecpca.org
Position Summary
The CPCA is seeking to grow our team to include an entry to mid-level associate of development to help us grow our mission and donor base. This professional will assist with existing fundraisers and marketing initiatives, while also bringing new creative ideas to our organization. The Development Associate will work closely with the Development Coordinator to execute the annual fundraising and marketing plan. This position will require occasional evening and weekend events.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Events
- Support planning and execution of fundraising events, including the Champions Against Child Abuse Gala, 5K, Paws & Pours for Prevention, and Giving Tuesday.
- Assist with appeal letters, event follow-up, and donor stewardship.
- Solicit local businesses for ads, auction items, and event tickets.
- Ensure timely donor acknowledgements and maintain accurate records/ donor database.
- Assist in grant writing and submissions.
Marketing & Communications
- Create and distribute digital content, including email campaigns and quarterly newsletters.
- Manage and grow social media presence through consistent, mission-driven content.
- Design marketing materials and graphics (flyers, Save the Date cards, sponsor posters, etc).
- Support website updates.
Collaboration & Engagement
- Assist the Senior Director of Development in implementing the agency’s annual fundraising strategy.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with donors, volunteers, staff, and community partners.
- Participate in staff meetings and performance evaluations.
- This description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Working knowledge of Canva and basic flyer creation (you may be asked to share samples of past work)
- Ability to post and tag corporate supporters on various social media platforms
- Excellent proofreading, writing, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines
- High level of discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials and issues.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Capcut video editor or equivalent, Constant Contact or Mailchimp, and Wordpress for website updates.
- One to two years of fundraising, development, event planning, or marketing experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds, walk up and down stairs, and perform basic office tasks.
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical & Dental Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off, including 15 holidays, personal, and sick leave, and employee birthday
- Retirement plan
- A culture that supports healthy work/life balance
- A friendly and collaborative workplace
- An opportunity to advocate for and make a difference in the lives of Hudson Valley’s most vulnerable children and families
- Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
- Pay: $40,000 per year
- Work Location: In person, Poughkeepsie
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $39,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $39,000 - $40,000