Development Assistant - Foundation New Hyde Park NY

Job Description

Communicates with donors and prospects; maintains the Prospect Portfolio. Enters new prospects and other information on the application; maintains files and information relating to events/programs. Provides administrative support, as required; utilizes departmental computer software.

Job Responsibility

 

• Serves as a liaison between donors, prospects, committee members, etc.
• Maintains files and information relating to event/programs.
• Assists in organizing volunteers and staffing for special events.
• Drafts, transcribes and types various correspondences, as required.
• Performs receptionist duties, as required; answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
• Prepares profiles for potential new prospects.
• Enters and maintains prospect information in database.
• Prepares PowerPoint presentations.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Preferred skills:

• Proven Administrative Acumen: 1-3 years of administrative or executive support experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably within a non-profit, healthcare, or fundraising setting.
• Exceptional Organizational Skills: A master of multitasking with the ability to manage complex schedules, proven track record of effectively scheduling appointments, meetings, lunches, and dinners.
• Attention to Detail: An eye for accuracy in data entry, correspondence, expense reporting, and all forms of communication. You catch the small things that others miss.
• Proficiency with Technology: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• CRM Expertise: Prior experience with donor management software, especially Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT or a similar CRM system, is highly desirable. Will train the right person.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with a professional, articulate, and friendly demeanor for interacting with colleagues, donors, and leadership.
• Proactive & Resourceful: Anticipate needs, takes initiative, and independently problem-solves, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and support the team.
• Commitment to Confidentiality: A demonstrated understanding and respect for handling sensitive and confidential donor and organizational information.
• Team Player: Collaborative spirit and willingness to pitch in as needed to achieve team and Foundation goals.
• Passion for Mission: A genuine interest in and commitment to advancing Northwell Health's mission to improve the health of the communities we
• A Bachelor's degree. Preferred

Job Qualification

 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Working knowledge of Microcost Office suite, required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience, required.

*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.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).