Development Associate / Writer
- Employer
- Hunter College
- Location
- New York, NY
- Ref
- 179061
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Development Associate / Writer
The Hunter College Foundation (HCF) is actively recruiting a Development Associate/ writer. This role will work with the Office of the President, as well as the Institutional Advancement office.
Responsibilities include:
· Writing and editing grants, proposals, donor correspondence, speeches; and cultivation communications, including business letters, personal notes, email, and talking points;
· Ensure that written communication to HCF Board, Advisory Boards and donors is timely, complete and reflects the President’s voice;
· Work with the President and Development staff on research in preparation of proposals or for stewardship and assist with proposal writing as needed;
· Research and help frame major new initiatives in Development at the direction of President and head of Development;
· Develop other initiatives at the President’s direction;
· Use strong writing, stewardship, research and other development and communication skills to further Hunter’s mission.
· Track donor interactions using Customer Relationship Management software, i.e. Blackbaud.
A successful candidate will have at a minimum a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3-5 years of experience in a Development office as well as:
· Strong writing skills with a proven ability to develop successful fundraising appeals.
· Be detail oriented with an emphasis on prioritizing and coordinating multiple projects;
· Flexible and open to the changing needs and priorities of the institution;
· Possess excellent research, analytical, and communications skills.
· Ability to work independently as well as within a team across different stakeholders of the college.
Interested applicants should send their resume and a cover letter to Galia Galansky, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources: gg403@hunter.cuny.edu