The salary range for this position is $40k-$50k annually
Job Brief: The Development and Communications Associate collaborates with the Assistant Director on
fundraising initiatives including special events, individual giving, and community outreach. The Associate
will assist with the agency’s broader development and communications needs. The role is integral to the
organization’s sustainability and continued growth of its philanthropic funding sources.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the primary liaison between the agency and all special events vendors.
- Coordinate the agency’s grassroots fundraising events.
- Develop new ideas for generating fundraising revenue for the organization.
- Solicit auction items for all appropriate events.
- Research, identify, and solicit potential partners (e.g., individuals, corporations, etc.).
- Draft communications to be sent to QSAC supporters related to events.
- Manage the agency’s social media in close collaboration with the Assistant Director ensuring regular and relevant postings across all channels.
- Develop and maintain agency’s communications calendar.
- Coordinate the gift acknowledgement process for the department.
- Enter all donations and ensure proper recordkeeping including tracking for any reports.
- Represent the agency at community-based networking events.
- Nights and weekends may be required, but are scheduled in advance.
- Commitment to company values and adherence to policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or senior management.
- Complete required QSAC orientation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Special events and/or fundraising experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently.
- MS Office knowledge.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Comfortable engaging with diverse constituencies.
- Ability to multi-task and manage priorities and deadlines.
Mission
QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills.
Benefits
QSAC benefits are some of the best and go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture.
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff)
- Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff)
- Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually
- Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations.
* We adhere to all strict COVID guidelines at all of our programs and sites.
QSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC.
For quick apply: Please send your resume to jobs@qsac.com