Associate Director of Development

CaringKind is seeking an Associate Director of Development to oversee the annual year-long CaringKind New York City Alzheimer's Walk and Brain Health Day campaign along with additional fundraising initiatives throughout the year. This position is a key member of the Development Team who works to build relationships between the community and CaringKind that strategically align with the mission and provide value to the organization. The Associate Director of Development is responsible for leading initiatives that foster community growth, engagement, and partnerships. This position is ideal for a hungry, motivated and resourceful individual with a passion for CaringKind's mission. The Associate Director of Development will lead the CaringKind Walk and Brain Health Day efforts and instrumental in growing it from $700,000 to $1 million over 3 years and also oversee a new fundraising event with a target of raising $100,000.Key Responsibilities• Develop and execute yearlong fundraising strategies to grow the CaringKind Walk and Brain Health Day. Manage the overall fundraising goal, attendee goal, and sponsorship goal growing it from $700,000 to $1 million over 3 years.• Cultivate and strengthen diverse relationships within the community across all levels of donors and clients to foster trust, engagement, and continued participation.• Act as a brand ambassador for CaringKind while attending and participating in all work-related events; comfortable with leading small to large groups with mission-driven events.• Implement the long-term goals and objectives of the organization's Strategic Plan to achieve successful outcomes for fundraising development to support organizational programs and services.• Provide a high level of support to key partners including major donors, sponsors, honorees, clients, and walkers.• Identify potential new donors and corporate partners that align with our organizational values and cultivate relationships with them to gain their support.• Responsible for creating and maintaining sponsor, donor and volunteer relationships.Other Responsibilities• Work closely with the contracted Walk logistics team to achieve a well-organized and successful CaringKind New York City Alzheimer's Walk and Brain Health Day.• Work closely with finance and Development team to ensure all revenue and expenses are within budget.• Work with any community partners and volunteers committed to developing a supporter event benefiting CaringKind and providing any support they need to ensure the success of the event.• Always maintain a positive presence and represent the organization in a professional manner.• Maintain accurate records of donor information and collaborate closely with the Finance Team to ensure seamless communication and transparency between the donors and the organization.Minimum requirements• A minimum of 4 years of Development, fundraising, and partnership experience preferred, ideally gained in a nonprofit organization.· A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, finance, public relations, marketing, or a related field.· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.· Strong written and verbal communication skills.· Experience in Event Planning. Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of Walk and athletic events, including participant recruitment, route planning, logistics, and volunteer management.• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, Classy, and other relevant software.Time CommitmentFull Time Schedule

Created: 2025-01-16