Development & Events Assistant

March 12th, 2021
Development & Events Assistant

Development & Events Assistant

  • Full Time
  • Entry Level
  • Applications have closed
Job Category: Development
Location: Manhattan
Job Sectors: Other
Salary Range:

We are Wingo NYC – a growing fundraising and donor communications consulting firm, seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and creative Development & Events Assistant. We build powerful and sustainable individual and major giving campaigns and virtual and in-person galas for social and cultural change. Wingo NYC has strengthened 400+ nonprofit clients since 1996 by providing hands-on nonprofit fundraising, event production and design services.

This new full-time staff position will support our fundraising work with clients, spending approximately 50% of their time on special events and 50% on individual and major gifts projects. The Assistant will work closely with client managers and events staff and report to the Senior Client Engagement Manager.

Duties:

 

        • Join and participate in weekly client meetings, as needed
        • Create and maintain client donor/funder prospect trackers
        • Manage client fundraising appeal data including mailing lists
        • Assist with board trainings, including preparing necessary materials
        • Research individual, foundation and corporate donor prospects using Foundation Center Directory Online, iWave and other online research methods
        • Conduct research to support events, including prospective venues, vendors and client marketing items
        • Provide administrative support, including scheduling client meetings and making follow up calls and emails
        • Staff large and small virtual and in-person events (events are currently all virtual)
        • Manage event income and RSVP tracker spreadsheets
        • Implement online ticket and sponsor pages
        • Implement event fundraising applications
        • Provide phone and email follow-up to event sponsors and ticket buyers
        • Produce and oversee print and digital mailings
        • Providing other events and client support, as needed

Experience:

We are looking for a candidate with 1-2 years administrative experience who can fill this role with competence, grace and humor. Must possess great attention to detail; ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in group settings; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms); experience in special events support; a demonstrated commitment to social justice and the missions of our clients – and be able to work evenings as needed for client meetings and events.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is in the range of $40,000-$45,000 per year. Benefits include three weeks paid vacation plus additional end-of-year time off, five sick days, $500 per month towards health insurance, and access to dental and vision insurance, commuter discounts, 401(k) and more. The position is remote until the time when it is safe to be together again in our sun-filled office in New York City. Wingo NYC is a positive work environment with wonderful colleagues and clients.

How to Apply:

Visit our website, wingo.nyc, to see if we are a fit for you, and respond with a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest. Only seriously considered candidates will be contacted. Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Assistant” in the subject line.

Come One, Come All:

Wingo NYC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or criminal record.

Wingo NYC

  • 350 7th Avenue, 1504
  • New York, NY 10001
  • United States
  • Phone: 2122442880