Organizational Overview

The Coro New York Leadership Center was founded over twenty-five years ago with a singular goal – to train a new generation of dedicated and committed civic leaders who can instill confidence in our democratic institutions and advance innovative approaches to addressing New York City’s complex challenges. We teach Coro participants how public policy is shaped, the avenues that exist for citizen participation and the skills they need to effect change.

Coro New York today runs five innovative civic leadership development programs for participants across the career spectrum: 1) Exploring Leadership immerses New York City public high school students in understanding education reform while learning to become civic leaders; 2) The Fellows Program prepares early-career professionals to exercise effective leadership in public affairs; 3) Leadership New York challenges mid-career professionals from across non-profit, public and private sectors to wrestle with the City’s most complex urban policy questions; 4) Immigrant Civic Leadership Program strengthens immigrant communities by enhancing the capacity of the leaders who work in and for these communities; and 5) Alumni Programming provides Coro graduates with multiple avenues for further skill development, networking, and ongoing civic engagement.

Position Overview

The Coro New York Leadership Center seeks an energetic and dynamic Development Associate. The Development Associate will be responsible for a wide range of core fundraising functions to meet the growing demands of the development operation. Additionally, the Development Associate will be responsible for assisting with the successful execution of major fundraising events.

Responsibilities

The Development Associate will report to the Director of Development. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Coordinating, assisting, and implementing Coro’s annual award event and smaller donor receptions in close collaboration with the Development Director, Executive Director, volunteers and third party consultants

• Writing and editing donor acknowledgements and correspondence, organizational and event materials, website and newsletter content, and other development documentation

• Coordinating and tracking all incoming gifts and generating timely acknowledgements

• Soliciting, scheduling, and confirming key meetings and overseeing a year long calendar of activities

• Supporting and staffing the board of directors and handling meeting logistics

• Tracking and supporting relationships and outreach to alumni, donors, and other key constituents

• Maintaining and updating all donor and constituent related information in the organizational database

• Managing vendor relationships for key mailings and events

• Planning and execution of large and small mailings

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of professional work experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

• Experience planning and coordinating events

• Flexibility, assertiveness, and a good sense of humor

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required, database experience preferred

• Flexibility in schedule – some nights will be required

To Apply

Email the following: 1) a cover letter stating your interest and salary requirements, 2) resume, and 3) a one page writing sample to hrny@coronewyork.org -- please put “Development Associate” in the subject line.