Development Associate

Location: New York City (Hybrid)

Reports to: President & CEO

Salary Range: $55,000–$65,000 (commensurate with experience)

About Women Creating Change (WCC)

Women Creating Change (WCC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization advancing gender equity and strengthening the future of New York City. We empower women and gender-expansive people to lead change, shape policy, and build more equitable systems citywide.

About the Role

The Development Associate is a key member of WCC’s growing development function and will play an essential role in strengthening and scaling the organization’s fundraising efforts.

This role is ideal for an early-career fundraising professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to gain hands-on experience across all aspects of development. The Development Associate will work closely with the President & CEO to support fundraising execution, improve systems and processes, and help build a more proactive and sustainable revenue pipeline.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to building WCC’s internal fundraising infrastructure while supporting revenue generation across:

• Major events (including symposiums and the State of NYC Women Conference)
• Research initiatives
• Leadership development cohorts
• Advocacy and policy programming
• General operating support

Key Responsibilities

1. Foundation & Institutional Fundraising

• Support the preparation of grant proposals, LOIs, and reports in collaboration with program and finance teams
• Conduct prospect research to identify new foundation funding opportunities
• Maintain grant calendars and track deadlines to ensure timely submissions
• Assist in compiling materials and data for funder reports and updates

2. Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships

• Assist in the development and customization of sponsorship proposals
• Support outreach and follow-up with corporate partners
• Track sponsorship deliverables and ensure timely fulfillment (recognition, event participation, etc.)

3. Individual Giving & Donor Stewardship

• Support donor communications, including acknowledgments, outreach emails, and campaign materials
• Assist in coordinating donor cultivation efforts, including events and follow-ups
• Help track donor engagement and maintain organized records

4. Development Operations & Pipeline Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM system
• Track fundraising activity, deadlines, and next steps across all revenue streams
• Assist in building and maintaining a pipeline of prospective funders
• Support preparation of fundraising reports and basic dashboards
• Help ensure strong follow-through on proposals, meetings, and donor communications

5. Executive Support for Fundraising

• Provide administrative and project management support to the President & CEO on fundraising initiatives
• Prepare briefing materials, donor profiles, and meeting notes
• Help coordinate follow-ups and next steps after donor meetings

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or a related field
• Strong writing skills, with experience supporting proposals or donor communications
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working with data and learning CRM systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, reliable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interest in gender equity, civic engagement, public policy, or social justice

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting fundraising events or sponsorships
• Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018