Development & Fundraising Assistant

Job Summary

The part time Development & Fundraising Assistant is a vital member of Forestdale's Development & Community Engagement team. This role supports the department's fundraising, sponsorship, and communications initiatives, with a focus on corporate sponsorship research, sponsor engagement, and digital outreach. The Assistant will work closely with the Director of Development and other team members to help secure corporate partners for the annual gala, maintain sponsor relations, and support online communications, including social media and website updates. 

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Research and identify potential corporate sponsors, honorees, and partners for Forestdale's annual gala and fundraising initiatives.
•  Engage with potential sponsors through email and phone outreach; assist in preparing sponsorship materials, proposals, and follow-up communications.
•  Assist in maintaining accurate records of sponsors, donors, and outreach activities within the donor database.
• Support the development team in planning and executing the annual gala and other fundraising events, including coordinating logistics, managing materials, and assisting on-site.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop and post engaging content for social media platforms to highlight events, sponsors, and organizational milestones.
• Assist in maintaining and updating Forestdale's website with current event information, sponsorship recognition, and other relevant content.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations as requested by the Director of Development.
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth departmental operations, including scheduling, meeting preparation, and recordkeeping.
• Other duties as required by the supervisor or needs of the program/agency

Minimum Requirements 

• College degree (B.A.) preferred, or equivalent experience in fundraising, marketing, or communications.

• One to two years of relevant experience in development, fundraising, or communications preferred.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with donor databases, Canva, and social media platforms preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range:    

$20-22 per hour

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. Several factors may be considered applicable when determining a team member's base salary and/or rate (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).

Benefits:

Four weeks' vacation

Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance

Pension plan

401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2% match

Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans

Address:

th Street Forest Hills, NY 11375

Additional Information:

Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.