Development Associate

Animal Care Centers of NYC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, dedicated to ending animal homelessness in NYC. The Development Associate plays a hands-on, supportive role on the Development team, assisting with fundraising activities and maintaining donor records to help sustain the organization's mission. Responsibilities Support portfolio management for the Director of Development, Senior Manager of Individual Giving, and Senior Manager of Institutional Giving, including tracking actions, preparing lists, updating records, and supporting follow-up Assist with prospect research, including reviewing donor giving history, basic wealth indicators, and publicly available information to support donor engagement Prepare and mail donor acknowledgment letters, tribute and memorial cards, and other routine donor correspondence Assist with drafting donor appeals and fundraising communications, in collaboration with the Development team Assist with the preparation of donor mailings, including list generation and tracking in Raiser’s Edge Monitor and respond to general donor inquiries received via email and phone, providing timely and professional responses Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in Raiser’s Edge, including biographical information, contact details, addresses, relationships, and communication preferences Enter actions, contact reports, and donor communications in Raiser’s Edge to support moves management processes Track and document in-kind donations and assist with appropriate acknowledgment and reporting Run routine and ad hoc reports to support the development team Assist with data hygiene efforts, including record updates, duplicate management, and coding accuracy (in coordination with the Development Operations Manager) Provide support for gift processing and gift importing under the direction of the Development Operations Manager, as needed Assist the Development team with daily fundraising activities and provide support to team members as needed Other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Individual Giving Skills Bachelor's degree required 1–2 years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, nonprofit administration, or a related role required Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word, for donor reporting, correspondence, and data management Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and empathetically with donors and community members Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for fundraising events or donor engagement activities Experience working in a nonprofit development or fundraising environment, particularly in donor relations or annual giving Familiarity with donor database systems, such as Raiser's Edge/NXT or comparable CRM platforms Experience with online fundraising, email marketing, or donor communication tools, such as Luminate or equivalent platforms Experience supporting donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgments, appeals, events, or campaign support Interest in or commitment to animal welfare and the mission of an animal shelter Benefits Generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay Great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium 401K and Pension Life Insurance On-the-job training for 2-4 weeks Periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities Loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF) Company Overview ACC of NYC is a nonprofit organization that offers animal sheltering, adoption services, and community animal welfare programs. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is