Development Associate, Break Through Tech (NYC)

About Break Through Tech

Cornell Tech is leading a nationwide initiative called Break Through Tech which was launched at Cornell Tech in 2016. Break Through Tech offers programming to students and partnership to employers nationwide; working nationally at the intersection of industry and academia to propel more underrepresented students into tech education and career. Break Through Tech runs place-based programs in NYC, Chicago, DC, Miami, Boston, LA and virtually on a nationwide basis.

Position Summary

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Break Through Tech seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our organization to directly support the Executive Director/Founder in fundraising and development. This person will lead the planning and execution of external engagement, cultivation and fundraising events including support needed to align priorities, manage all stakeholder engagement and track activities in support of fundraising support. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organization and communication skills.

The starting salary range for this position is $85,000-$90,000 commensurate with qualifications.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible 3-year term position with the possibility of renewal. This is a hybrid position with the expectation to work at least 1 day per week on the Cornell Tech campus in New York City. There is some flexibility for the individual in this role to work fully remotely. Flexible work schedules are subject to change.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Functions Include:

Fundraising Event Management and Coordination across departments and sites- 25%

• Coordinate with other departments and sites to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals and initiatives.
• Lead the coordination and execution of select engagements, cultivation and fundraising events

Executive Stakeholder in support of fundraising- 20%

• Provide comprehensive support to the founder, including managing schedules, arranging meetings, and handling correspondence relevant to fundraising
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, presentations, and other materials for executive meetings and events.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for the founder, ensuring smooth and efficient travel experiences.
• Conduct research and compile briefing documents to support the founder's engagements and strategic initiatives.

Donor Segmentation and Targeting- 15%

• Collaborate with the fundraising team to segment donor databases based on various criteria such as giving history, demographics, and engagement level.
• Develop all communications and templates to support fundraising and tailor to specific donor segments, including donor appeals, impact reports, and stewardship materials.

Data Analysis and Reporting- 15%

• Maintain a fundraising and strategic stakeholder database and analytics tools to track, analyze, and interpret data related to stakeholder/donor behavior, giving patterns, and campaign performance.
• Generate regular reports and insights to inform fundraising strategies, measure progress towards goals, and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to effectively present key fundraising metrics and trends to stakeholders.
• Maintain the integrity and cleanliness of the fundraising database by conducting regular data hygiene procedures, including de-duplication and updating donor records.

Prospect Research and Identification- 10%

• Conduct research to identify prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations, with the capacity and inclination to support our organization.
• Evaluate wealth indicators and philanthropic interests and give priorities to prioritize and qualify prospects for cultivation and solicitation.
• Develop briefing materials including donor profiles and giving history, to support cultivation and solicitation efforts.

Gift Processing and Acknowledgment- 10%

• Support gift processi