Citizens Committee for New York City seeks a motivated and talented individual to join our team! Citizens Committee is a growing non-profit with a simple mission: to help New Yorkers – especially those in low-income communities – come together to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. We do so by providing micro-grants and know-how to resident-led groups undertaking innovative projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Research, Cultivation, Proposal Writing, and Reporting

Cultivate new prospects through research and outreach

Develop concept papers, proposals, presentations and donor reports

Ensure all donor deadlines (reports and proposals) are met

Coordinate site visits for current and prospective fundersm, including Trolley Tour

Oversee Love Your City Volunteer Program

Select grassroots groups to participate in Love Your City

Help match corporate volunteer groups with appropriate volunteer projects

Manage all volunteer event logistics and ensure events run smoothly and manage follow up

Knowledge Management

Manage donor database (Salesforce) and donor acknowledgement process

Enter gifts and generate revenue reports

Work with COO to ensure consistency between the donor and accounting systems.

Special Events

Manage the Gala, Cocktail, and Young Citizens Committee events in conjunction with the Director of Development

Generate guest lists and coordinate event mailings as necessary

Coordinate vendors and other logistics as needed

Qualifications

This is a small development department, and it is critical that the DVC be willing to jump in, learn quickly and go the extra mile. The ideal candidate must be able to work well under pressure and have a demonstrated exceptional ability to pay attention to details. It’s important the right person has highly-developed writing, customer service and interpersonal/verbal communications.

Bachelor’s degree

Two years of successful fundraising experience preferred

Excellent organizational skills and time-management skills

Exceptional written and verbal communications skills

Experience with Salesforce or similar donor databases a plus

Experience managing a volunteer program is desirable

Flexibility in work hours, including some evening and weekend work

This position is full-time. You will report to the Director of Development. Please review the job description carefully. If you believe that this position would be a great fit for you, then we would love for you to send us your resume and cover letter.

Minimum Salary: Commensurate with experience.

How to apply

Applicants should mail or email a resume and cover letter explaining why you would make a great Development and Volunteer Coordinator, and including salary requirements, to:

Citizens Committee for New York City, c/o Lori Lichtman

77 Water Street, Suite 202

New York, NY 10005

Email: jobs@citizensnyc.org