About this position
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (35 hours per week)
About JASA
For more than 50 years, JASA has been a leading nonprofit serving older adults across New York City and Long Island. Our mission is to help aging New Yorkers live with dignity, independence, and community. When you join JASA, you become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team making a meaningful difference every day.
Why Work at JASA
Meaningful impact at a well-established, mission-focused nonprofit
Close collaboration with senior leadership
Flexible hybrid work environment
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) with Roth option and employer-funded pension
Four weeks of vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and 12 sick days
Employee wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional development and growth opportunities
Position Overview
The Associate Director of Development is a senior member of JASA’s Development & Communications team and a key partner to the Chief External Relations Officer. This role leads institutional fundraising efforts, strengthens donor relationships, oversees campaign execution, and supervises the Development Associate.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on fundraising professional eager to help shape and grow a diversified revenue strategy at a respected human services organization.
Key Responsibilities
Institutional Fundraising & Donor Strategy
Manage foundation and corporate funders, including prospect research, LOIs, proposals, and reporting
Identify and pursue new programmatic and general operating support
Collaborate across departments to craft compelling proposals and impact reports
Track fundraising performance and prepare Board development reports
Campaigns & Individual Giving
Lead direct mail and multi-channel fundraising campaigns (print, digital, social)
Oversee donor stewardship, including memorial/honor gifts and monthly donors
Develop and implement a comprehensive planned giving program
Supervise prospect research and cultivation strategies
Operations & Data Management
Oversee gift processing, acknowledgments, and donor database integrity (Raiser’s Edge)
Partner with Finance on gift reconciliation and restricted funds
Develop tracking tools and dashboards to support strategic decision-making
Maintain JASA profiles on third-party charity platforms
Leadership & Collaboration
Supervise the Development Associate
Contribute to fundraising events and cultivation activities
Support website updates and development-related communications
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 5+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with demonstrated success securing and stewarding institutional and individual support
Strong foundation and corporate fundraising experience, including prospect research, proposal development, and grant reporting
Experience leading fundraising campaigns, including direct mail and multi-channel donor outreach
Hands-on experience with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred), including gift processing, acknowledgments, reporting, and data management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively write about complex programs and impact
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion
Professional, collaborative approach when working with staff, board members, donors, and external partners
Willingness to travel throughout New York City (five boroughs) and Long Island
Fluency in English (written and verbal)
Strong computer literacy and willingness to learn program-specific systems
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google Workspace
Familiarity with mail merge tools and other fundraising/communications platforms; experience with Canva, social media platforms, and Adobe Suite preferred
JASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Join us in strengthening and sustaining essential services for older adults across New York.
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