Associate Director, Development

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (35 hours per week)About JASAFor 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 JASAMeaningful impact at a well-established, mission-focused nonprofitClose collaboration with senior leadershipFlexible hybrid work environmentComprehensive benefits package including:Medical, dental, and vision coverage403(b) with Roth option and employer-funded pensionFour weeks of vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and 12 sick daysEmployee wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Professional development and growth opportunitiesPosition OverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesInstitutional Fundraising & Donor StrategyManage foundation and corporate funders, including prospect research, LOIs, proposals, and reportingIdentify and pursue new programmatic and general operating supportCollaborate across departments to craft compelling proposals and impact reportsTrack fundraising performance and prepare Board development reportsCampaigns & Individual GivingLead direct mail and multi-channel fundraising campaigns (print, digital, social)Oversee donor stewardship, including memorial/honor gifts and monthly donorsDevelop and implement a comprehensive planned giving programSupervise prospect research and cultivation strategiesOperations & Data ManagementOversee gift processing, acknowledgments, and donor database integrity (Raiser's Edge)Partner with Finance on gift reconciliation and restricted fundsDevelop tracking tools and dashboards to support strategic decision-makingMaintain JASA profiles on third-party charity platformsLeadership & CollaborationSupervise the Development AssociateContribute to fundraising events and cultivation activitiesSupport website updates and development-related communicationsQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferredMinimum 5+ years of progressive fundraising experience, with demonstrated success securing and stewarding institutional and individual supportStrong foundation and corporate fundraising experience, including prospect research, proposal development, and grant reportingExperience leading fundraising campaigns, including direct mail and multi-channel donor outreachHands-on experience with donor databases (Raiser's Edge strongly preferred), including gift processing, acknowledgments, reporting, and data managementExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and persuasively write about complex programs and impactStrong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneouslyAbility to handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretionProfessional, collaborative approach when working with staff, board members, donors, and external partnersWillingness to travel throughout New York City (five boroughs) and Long IslandFluency in English (written and verbal)Strong computer literacy and willingness to learn program-specific systemsTechnical SkillsProficiency in Raiser's Edge strongly preferredMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Google WorkspaceFamiliarity with mail merge tools and other fundraising/communications platforms; experience with Canva, social media platforms, and Adobe Suite preferredJASA 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.