AFPLI Career Opportunities

Position Title: Development and Marketing Assistant (part time)

Position Level: Entry

Salary Range: $22 - $25 per hour

Posting Date: April 23, 2025

Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk (VNSHS) is an independent not-for-profit healthcare agency that serves patients and their families throughout Suffolk County Long Island with visiting nurse home and hospice services, inpatient Hospice House, rehabilitative therapy, medical social work, home health aide care, nutritional education and diabetic counseling, community programs, and more.

Our mission is:

To provide health services of the highest quality
To enable people to function as independently as possible in their homes and communities
To promote individual, family, and community health
To maintain a tradition of charitable and compassionate care
To provide hospice care that supports quality of life for the terminally ill throughout the dying and bereavement period

At VNSHS, we embrace diverse voices and value the seen and unseen qualities that make each person unique. We are committed to the creation of a community based upon full inclusion and equity. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion learning facilitates opportunities and growth for our employees so that the patients we care for may thrive.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for donation processing and gift entry into Donor Perfect, ensuring that all relevant gift and donor information is accurately recorded and maintained.
Responsible for the donor acknowledgement process, ensuring the timely mailing of letters or emails and tribute notifications.
Utilize Donor Perfect to create mailing and email lists and reports to support fundraising and marketing efforts.
Reconcile daily donation receipts with the Finance Department.
Design and update online payment processing forms and Peer to Peer giving pages.
Maintain RSVPs for special events.
Respond to donor inquiries and event confirmations.
Process departmental purchase orders and check requests, updating budgets as necessary.
Provide general support to the Development Department as time permits.
Employee adheres to all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

One to three years of data entry and donor CRM experience.
Event experience a plus.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
High attention to detail.
Excellent organization and communication skills.

Our work environment includes:

Supportive professional environment
1:1 training and orientation period at your pace

Social Media:

· Facebook - Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk | Northport NY | Facebook

· Instagram - Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk (@visitingnurseserviceofsuffolk) • Instagram photos and videos

Application Instructions: Apply online through our webpage. 6140706:Career Search

Organizational Website: Home - Visiting Nurses & Hospice Care | Northport, New York

Position Title: Institutional Giving Associate

Position Level: Mid

Salary: $65,000

Date of Posting: April 18, 2025

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) was founded in 1961 to address the special education needs of children with autism and other developmental disabilities and provide therapeutic intervention.

Today, DDI is a dynamic, nonprofit, multi-site agency, each day serving hundreds of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, providing educational, residential, habilitative, vocational, transportation, and self-direction support to the Long Island community.

Responsibilities:

Conduct research and identify new institutional prospects, including foundations and corporations.
Initiate and develop grant proposals and reports; maintain institutional annual institutional calendar of grant, report, and outreach deadlines.
Develop effective working relationships with Senior Management, program staff, and financial teams to compile relevant information needed for grant proposals, budgets, and funding reports.
Provide logistical support for managing the institutional and planned giving prospect pipeline and donor stewardship processes.
Maintain and update contact records in CRM and help log correspondence and funder touchpoints.
Liaise with development staff to identify and troubleshoot database issues, customize and test new features and ensure good data hygiene.
Assist with donor engagement initiatives, including emails, events, and meetings, preparing outreach lists for funder updates
Support updates and maintenance of DDI’s development procedure manual and CRM business rules.
Process donations, matching gifts, pledge reports and event confirmations in CRM.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required
Three years’ relevant experience
Impeccable interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized, proactive and resourceful
Experience working with relational and gift databases

DDI's Institutional Giving Manager is responsible for maintaining fundraising data systems, coordinating grants and donor engagement calendars, providing logistical support for fundraising campaigns and events, and helping implement new processes to improve department operations. The successful candidate will interact with a variety of staff across DDI’s programs to assemble the information and data needed to sustain and increase institutional giving.

Application Instructions: Apply directly on our website: www.ddiny.org

Organizational Website: www.ddiny.org

Position Title: Director of Development, Department of Medicine at Stony Brook University

Position Level: Mid-Level

Salary Range: $109,000 - $140,000

Posting Date: March 27, 2025

The Director of Development will lead fundraising efforts for Stony Brook Medicine’s Department of Medicine. Responsibilities include managing 75-150 major gift prospects, cultivating relationships, soliciting gifts, and assisting with physician education and donor referral programs to meet annual goals.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program. Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospects capable of major ($100,000+) gifts. Achieve specific and measurable goals for contacts, portfolio management, proposals presented, and dollars raised.
Serve as a member of the Stony Brook Advancement team, coordinating efforts with University Advancement, participating in various tasks and functions, and communicating clearly with colleagues about goals, progress, and activities.
Engage volunteers to assist in donor cultivation and solicitation.
Attend relevant alumni, school, and university events to advance prospect or donor relationships.
Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume)
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Four (4) years of full-time fundraising, sales and/or related experience in a higher education institution, a large non-profit, or complex healthcare system. Proven record of successfully cultivating and soliciting individual donors or institutions for major gifts.

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). One (1) additional year of full-time fundraising, sales and/or related experience in a higher education institution, a large non-profit, or complex healthcare system. Fundraising campaign experience. Contact management software experience.

Application Instructions: https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2501085&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

Organizational Website: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/advancement/

Position Listing: Development Manager

Position Level: Mid

Salary Range: $ 68,000 - $76,000

Posting Date: March 26, 2025

Empire Justice Center is pleased to announce an opening for a Development Manager. The Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewardship of major gifts, leadership, annual donors, and private foundations supporting the organization’s funding priorities. The Development Manager will also establish and manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and private foundation prospects in New York State, outside of Monroe County, focusing on securing high-level annual funds and major gifts, sponsorships, and support for civil legal services programs.

Responsibilities:

• Travel to and work in the Albany or Central Islip, Long Island office is required to meet client and organizational needs.

o Hybrid. If the position is filled locally, it is eligible for a hybrid work request under the organizational policy.

• Support the implementation of comprehensive fund development strategies that are aligned with the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan;

• Amplify the organization’s mission/story and programs by gathering stories, testimonials, and photographs to create compelling and engaging outreach and fundraising campaigns that raise revenue and awareness;

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual, corporate, and private foundation gifts;

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and foundation representatives;

• Assist the Senior Grants Manager in identifying opportunities for private funding;

• Draft proposals and assist in managing foundation relationships;

• Attend special events and public programs to represent the organization, engage with local constituents, and support relationship development (Some evening and weekend availability for these events is required.)

• Manage the donor database and all external mailing and online outreach for fundraising campaigns and appeals;

• Assist in preparing reports for the External Relations Committee and Board of Trustees meetings and engage board members in development-related initiatives;

• Plan and implement special events, including friend raisers, fundraisers, and annual galas;

• Prepare development-related content for social media and other publications;

• Acknowledge all donations in a timely fashion;

• Travel several times per month is required;

• Please note that all positions will supervise other practice group members if needed.

• Due to limited resources, all staff are expected to perform administrative and other support-related duties to serve our clients and fulfill our mission as a non-profit legal services organization.

• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor and/or to meet the organization’s needs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in development, preferably in a nonprofit organization;

• Proven self-starter with keen organizational, analytic, and project management skills;

• Exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills;

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail;

• Solid relationship-building skills; ability to interface with donors, trustees, volunteers, and colleagues professionally and effectively throughout the organization;

• Excellent communication skills; ability to create persuasive messages to multiple diverse audiences, both internal and external;

• Self-directed; organizationally aware, team player;

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Excel; Canva, Adobe, and/or be able to learn new systems readily;

• Familiarity with CRM and online donor platforms;

• Flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities as the development program evolves.

To apply for this position: Please click on this link: Empire Justice Center - Development Manager

Organizational Website: Empire Justice Center | Dedicated New York Non-profit Law Firm

Position Listing: Vice President of Development

Position Level (Sr, Mid, Entry): Senior

Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000

Posting Date: March 19, 2025

Since 1983, the Peconic Land Trust, a nonprofit charitable organization, has worked collaboratively with landowners, communities, municipalities, and partner organizations in securing millions of dollars to protect nearly 14,000 acres of land on Long Island, NY – more than 7,000 acres of farmland, many miles of trail systems, and over 6,000 acres of preserves and natural lands that protect watersheds, shorelines, wildlife habitat, scenic vistas, land sacred to indigenous people and historic resources.

Summary:

We are seeking a strategic, experienced fundraising professional with a passion for personally raising funds through multiple means and methods and the ability to lead and guide others to fundraise in a variety of settings with sensitivity, competence and confidence. Reporting to the President and serving as a key member of senior leadership, the VP of Development will be responsible for leading and executing the Trust’s fundraising strategy, managing the development team, and driving meaningful donor engagement to meet our multi-million-dollar fundraising goals, including, but not limited to, annual operations, land acquisition, stewardship and reserves.

The VP of Development will have overall accountability for cultivation and solicitation strategies in annual giving, major and planned gifts, donor stewardship, gift acknowledgment, campaigns and database management that foster a culture of philanthropy within a hybrid work environment. In the spirit of collaboration and synergy, an in-office presence in Southampton, NY for this role is critical to our work and relationships and will be appropriately balanced with remote work.

Fundraising Strategy and Execution

With the President and Sr. Leadership team, develop and implement strategic and comprehensive fundraising plans to support the organization’s strategic goals.
Oversee the planning and execution of capital campaigns and other large-scale fundraising initiatives to secure significant resources for the organization.
Personally manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 75 major and planned gift donors and prospects, including conducting regular in-person and virtual meetings along with regular outreach via phone, email and text.
Represent the organization and make presentations at donor events and meetings to enhance the Trust’s visibility and advance our goals by being conversant in our work.

Committee Leadership and Board Support

Engage staff and the Board in best practices related to their roles as Trust ambassadors to thank donors, open doors and make connections to help secure financial contributions by providing action plans and scripts.
Attend monthly Board of Directors meetings and present meaningful updates using a high-level narrative with supporting data about plans and progress on fundraising activities.
Participate as the staff lead for the Donor Engagement Committee, including the preparation of agendas and discussion of plans and strategies for increasing the donor pipeline and building donor relationships.

Team Leadership:

Ensure efficient and effective use of resources. Analyze fundraising data trends, identify opportunities for improvement and growth, and implement key performance indicators to build capabilities and capacity for a high-performing team.
Develop, implement, and oversee departmental activities for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors to reduce attrition and increase the donor base and giving levels.
Recruit, create onboarding and training plans, and proactively manage staff performance, development and productivity.
Collaborate with Marketing & Communications, and other departments to ensure consistent messaging and alignment in fundraising campaigns and donor communications.

Budget and Database Management:

Participate in the annual budget planning process by providing timely and accurate forecasts and substantiation with accountability to stay within the projections of our $7M+ operating budget.
Provide budget data, analytics, and decision-making support to the development team, senior leadership, and board of directors.
Oversee the Trust’s donor database maintenance ensuring the records are accurate, and reports are readily available in accordance with the best practices and the needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive generalist experience in the field of fundraising, including annual giving, major and planned gifts, donor stewardship, gift acknowledgment, campaigns and database management with success in securing five, six, and seven-figure gifts.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a director-level role with supervisory responsibilities for a high performing team.
Bachelor’s degree or at least 12 years equivalent experience.
Proficient in leading fundraising campaigns for annual, capital, and special purposes with strong fundraising ethics for the confidentiality of donor information.
Demonstrated track record of setting, achieving, and exceeding aggressive goals on a consistent, sustainable basis.
Strong public speaking and written communication skills with the ability to craft compelling messages using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with success in building relationships and trust with all levels of donors and partners and across the organization, up to the Board.
Ability to work with diverse communities and stakeholders, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and inclusiveness in fundraising approaches and donor engagement.
Proven leadership and people management skills with demonstrated ability in the areas of project management, strategic thinking, and problem-solving.
Ability to use a donor database, prospect research, wealth screening tools and Microsoft Excel to analyze data. Salesforce a plus.
Highly organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and requests.
Enthusiastic, takes initiative, and has strong follow-up skills.
Valid driver's license with the ability to reliably commute to Southampton and drive locally for meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the Long Island and NYC philanthropic landscapes, along with conservation practices.
CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) or similar advanced certifications.

Position Specifics:

Hybrid position with at least 2-3 days a week in the Southampton, NY office.
Full-time, exempt position working at least 35 hours per week Mon-Fri to include some evenings and occasional weekends.
Local travel by car regularly, NYC and tri-state travel by train, car or ferry, along with air travel out of state when needed.
5 direct reports

We Offer:

Starting salary $120k–$150k. The exact amount is commensurate with experience, knowledge and skills and may vary above or below the range, as permitted by applicable law.
Subsidized medical, voluntary dental and vision, FSA and company funded HRA.
Company paid profit sharing pension plan.
Annual bonus and salary increase potential.
Generous paid time off.
Employee contributed 403b plan.
Kind and supportive culture

Application Instructions:

Email hr@peconiclandtrust.org

Organizational Website: www.peconiclandtrust.org

Position Listing: Development and Marketing Assistant (part time)

Position Level: Entry

Salary Range: $22 - $25 per hour

Posting Date: March 12, 2025

Responsibilities:

Responsible for donation processing and gift entry into Donor Perfect, ensuring that all relevant gift and donor information is accurately recorded and maintained.
Responsible for the donor acknowledgement process, ensuring the timely mailing of letters or emails and tribute notifications.
Utilize Donor Perfect to create mailing and email lists and reports to support fundraising and marketing efforts.
Reconcile daily donation receipts with the Finance Department.
Design and update online payment processing forms and Peer to Peer giving pages.
Maintain RSVPs for special events.
Respond to donor inquiries and event confirmations.
Process departmental purchase orders and check requests, updating budgets as necessary.
Provide general support to the Development Department as time permits.
Employee adheres to all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

One to three years of data entry and donor CRM experience.
Event experience a plus.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office.
High attention to detail.
Excellent organization and communication skills.

Additional Information:

Our mission is:

To provide health services of the highest quality
To enable people to function as independently as possible in their homes and communities
To promote individual, family, and community health
To maintain a tradition of charitable and compassionate care
To provide hospice care that supports quality of life for the terminally ill throughout the dying and bereavement period

Our work environment includes:

Supportive professional environment
1:1 training and orientation period at your pace

Social Media:

· Facebook - Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk | Northport NY | Facebook

· Instagram - Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice of Suffolk (@visitingnurseserviceofsuffolk) • Instagram photos and videos

Application Instructions: Apply online through our webpage. 6140706:Career Search

Organizational Website: Home - Visiting Nurses & Hospice Care | Northport, New York

Position Listing: Director of Development

Position Level: Senior

Salary Range: $110K – 130K

Posting Date: March 11, 2025

Founded by the Vincentian Brothers in Brooklyn, St. John's Prep is a private, fully accredited, Catholic college preparatory school. St. John's Prep is committed to providing its student body with a challenging, rigorous, and engaging curriculum, preparing them to meet the demands of a complex and ever-changing world. There are many opportunities throughout the course of the day for the young men and women of St. John's Prep to grow and develop intellectually, artistically, physically and spiritually, both inside and outside the classroom.

Responsibilities and Duties

Fundraising:

· Fosters a top-down, campus-wide culture of philanthropy and works with all school constituencies to identify and address the school's funding needs and opportunities.

· In collaboration with the Board of Directors and President prepares a comprehensive Development Plan which is reviewed, analyzed and adjusted annually to meet the school's mission and strategic goals.

· Designs, implements, and manages all annual, institution-wide fundraising activities and events.

· Oversees the integration of student fundraising activities into the annual fundraising calendar of the school.

· Organizes and supports the alumni association in its event efforts, publications, fundraising and database management.

· Works collaboratively with school communications personnel to provide a consistent message about the school's identity, mission, and strategic goals.

· Develops strategies and activities for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Board of Directors Relations:

· Manages the Development Committee of the Board of Directors and serves as the staff liaison to committee members, developing strategies that result in the achievement of aggressive fundraising goals.

· Prepares monthly and year-end development reports for the Board of Directors; attends all board meetings.

· Develops and manages fundraising training for Directors and other leadership volunteers and provides administrative support for their outreach efforts.

· Collaborates with the Board Development Committee in researching and recommending potential Board members

Development Office Infrastructure/Management:

· Works with the President to develop the annual budget by providing projected revenues from and expenses for development efforts.

· Manages donor and alumni databases, gift processing and record keeping, pledge reminders, and acknowledgement programs.

· Supervises gift record keeping, acknowledgment processes and pledge reminders

· Coordinates execution of advancement research activities.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Masters degree preferred.

· Minimum five years of experience in non-profit development with increasing levels of responsibility.

· Possesses advanced verbal and written communication skills in addition to strong leadership skills. Ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds including administrators, teachers, parents, and students.

· Ability to manage multiple and complex projects and meet stated deadlines.

· Ability to take initiative and be self-directed.

· Uncompromising sense of discretion and confidentiality.

· Strong computer skills; proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Raiser's Edge.

· Considers a broad range of internal and external factors when solving problems. Grasps complexities and perceives relationships among different problems or issues.

Application Instructions: Please send resumes to: searchcmt@stjohnsprepschool.org

Organizational Website: www.stjohnsprepschool.org