Fifth Avenue Committee, Inc. (FAC) is a nationally recognized South Brooklyn based, non-profit community development corporation formed in 1978 whose mission is to advance economic and social justice by building vibrant, diverse communities where residents have genuine opportunities to achieve their goals as well as the power to shape the community’s future. FAC works to transform the lives of over 5,500 low and moderate income New Yorkers annually so that we can all live with dignity and respect while making our community more equitable, sustainable, inclusive and just.

To achieve our mission FAC develops and manages affordable housing and community facilities, creates economic opportunities and ensures access to economic stability, organizes residents and workers, offers student centered adult education, and combats displacement caused by gentrification. In addition to our grassroots neighborhood work, we are actively involved in broader coalitions and campaigns. FAC has received numerous awards for its work, including Non-Profit Developer of the Year Award from the New York & National Housing Conference in 2011 and the 2012 Building Brooklyn Award from the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce for our efforts to build affordable, sustainable properties serving families at a range of incomes.

Fifth Avenue Committee (FAC) seeks a full-time Development & Communications Coordinator, who will report to and work closely with the Director of Development & Communications as part of a 3-person staff team that includes a Development Associate and interns. The Coordinator will take an active role in maintaining and building FAC and its nonprofit affiliate Neighbors Helping Neighbors’ base of foundation, corporate, government and individual donor support. The Coordinator will also support the organizations’ communications efforts, including press outreach, developing publications and maintaining and building the organization’s website content, social media presence, donor database and the department’s files. The department is responsible for stewarding and raising a portfolio of over $3 million in grants, contracts and contributions annually, and for increasing the organizations’ visibility.

Responsibilities:

Overseeing the maintenance of the organization’s calendar of proposals, reports, funding obligations, events, publications and public outreach activities for FAC and NHN.
Drafting grant proposals, reports and correspondence to funders across FAC and NHN portfolio of funders.
Coordinating the development of proposals for new funding and reports across FAC units and NHN.
Interacting with program staff to develop outcome-based reports, proposals and public relations materials.
Developing public relations materials, including coordinating the development of new content for the agency’s website, developing Constant Contact email blasts and marketing materials, including a potential newsletter and annual report.
Refining and building the department’s mailing lists of donors and prospects.
Coordinating the planning and implementation large and small fundraising and donor cultivation events.
Supervision of interns and task supervision of the Development Associate.
Maintaining and building the organization’s website and social media presence, including the FAC website, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Other duties and providing support, as needed by the department.

Requirements:

1-2 years’ experience in a fundraising, non-profit or community development setting.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills.
Strong computer skills, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet research.
Working knowledge of GIS software, a plus
Experience in database management, non-profit marketing and event planning.
Flexibility, maturity and the ability to work calmly under deadline in a small team.
Ability to work well with highly diverse constituencies.
Familiarity with a DonorPerfect a plus.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Master’s Degree in city planning, public administration or a related field preferred, but not required.
Experience in non-profit fundraising or communications, including proposal writing, prospect research and familiarity with government contracts a plus.
Knowledge of, and interest in, community development and commitment to Fifth Avenue Committee’s mission.

How to apply

E-mail cover letter with resume, writing & graphic sample, and salary history to jobs@fifthave.org by July 24, 2015. You must write “Development Coordinator Position” in the subject line.

Please, no phone calls. For more information, please visit www.fifthave.org

FAC is an equal opportunity employer (EEO).

People of color, community residents and women are strongly encouraged to apply.