Development Associate

Development Associate

Reports to: Director of Development

Salary: $60,000

Transportation Alternatives (TA), New York City's advocate for walking, biking, and public transit, is seeking a Development Associate to be a member of our development team. This position reports to the Director of Development and will support all aspects of the organization’s events, fundraising and marketing work. This role is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual interested in the field of non-profit fundraising. The Development Associate will gain administrative and operational experience across all of TA’s revenue lines.

Responsibilities

Administrative

• Provide customer service for TA members and constituents by managing the main TA phone line and the organization's general email inbox
• Provide data entry and donor data maintenance support across all development functions
• Maintain expedient and accurate gift processing and acknowledgement
• Assist the Director of Development with tracking monthly fundraising progress and reconciliation of income with the finance team
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Director of Development, including calendar management and expense reporting

Events & Partnerships

• Assist the Director of Development and Events and Partnerships Manager with tracking and documenting corporate partnerships to ensure deliverables are fulfilled and payments are received in a timely manner (MOUs, invoicing, assets)
• Provide logistical support to the Events and Partnerships Manager for events including Bike Month, TA’s annual benefit, conference, member party, and bike tours among others
• Manage TA’s annual Silent Auction by securing items, creating a marketing plan, executing the auction and fulfilling items
• Build and maintain registration pages for fundraising events
• Collaborate with Events and Partnerships Manager and the Communications team to develop, manage, and execute a deadline-driven marketing communications calendar, including writing and composing marketing emails; and social media

Membership & Major Gifts

• Support the implementation of annual fundraising campaigns, including membership recruitment and retention campaigns and the end of year appeal
• Play a key role in print and digital membership recruitment and retention campaigns
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the membership program and maintain a high quality of customer care and service for all members
• Oversee employer matching gifts program, staying up-to-date on program changes

General Fundraising

• Manage TA gift shop, including the online interface and physical inventory. Organize and execute promotions like Black Friday, member sales, and other tactics to increase sales.
• Recruit and manage annual marathon fundraising teams
• Represent TA at advocacy and partner events across all five boroughs
• Serve as the liaison between the communications team and the development team - ensuring that both teams are aware of the actions of the two departments

Qualified candidates will bring with them:

• One to two years of internship or work experience in a people-facing role (e.g. customer service, event planning, volunteer or public programming)
• A team player who is eager to learn about nonprofit fundraising and possesses strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Self-directed, able to work independently on multiple projects, and able to set and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment
• Superior organizational skills and an aptitude for process and systems
• High degree of emotional intelligence, professionalism, and level of confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google suites
• Interest in TA’s mission to improve the livability of NYC through transportation infrastructure

Exceptional candidates will also bring with them:

• Comfort in utilizing spreadsheets for tracking and reporting revenue
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with EveryAction or comparable CRMs
• Experience working in a non-profit setting

This position is included in the bargaining unit of TA employees represented by the Technical, Office and Professional Union, T.O.P. Local 2110 UAW.

To apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter to job_applications@transalt.org with “Development Associate” in the subject line.

Transportation Alternatives is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We value having diverse staff in gender, ethnicity, background and modal preference. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.