Development Associate

Overview

Catholic Health is one of Long Island’s finest health and human services agencies. Our health system has over 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices across the island.

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace!

Job Details

• Role/Responsibilities
• Serves as the point person to receive and direct inquiries about making a gift in support of St. Francis Hospital
• Receives, processes and books gifts in accordance with requirements of the IRS, Catholic Health policies and instructions from the donor
• Queries, analyzes and qualifies data to reconcile revenue with Finance on a daily basis
• Owns primary responsibility for maintaining the consistency, integrity and accuracy of the St. Francis Hospital Foundation’s donor CRM
• Receipts and acknowledges all donations on a timely basis
• Trains other development staff in Raiser’s Edge NXT as needed
• Prepares fundraising reports and maintains pledge reminders as appropriate
• Assists with editing the BraveHearts monthly newsletter to active membership, and supports other activities related to this volunteer group
• Attends continuing education classes, conferences and seminars to enhance professional growth
• Education/Experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Publisher required.  Experience working with databases such as Raiser’s Edge is preferred. The successful incumbent will be required to pass the Raiser’s Edge and NXT Professional Exams.

• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Availability to work occasional nights and weekends for donor meetings and special events

Fundraising or related experience a plus. Must be able to handle several priorities simultaneously, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail essential. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Role/Responsibilities
• Serves as the point person to receive and direct inquiries about making a gift in support of St. Francis Hospital
• Receives, processes and books gifts in accordance with requirements of the IRS, Catholic Health policies and instructions from the donor
• Queries, analyzes and qualifies data to reconcile revenue with Finance on a daily basis
• Owns primary responsibility for maintaining the consistency, integrity and accuracy of the St. Francis Hospital Foundation’s donor CRM
• Receipts and acknowledges all donations on a timely basis
• Trains other development staff in Raiser’s Edge NXT as needed
• Prepares fundraising reports and maintains pledge reminders as appropriate
• Assists with editing the BraveHearts monthly newsletter to active membership, and supports other activities related to this volunteer group
• Attends continuing education classes, conferences and seminars to enhance professional growth
• Education/Experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Publisher required.  Experience working with databases such as Raiser’s Edge is preferred. The successful incumbent will be required to pass the Raiser’s Edge and NXT Professional Exams.
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Availability to work occasional nights and weekends for donor meetings and special events
• Fundraising or related experience a plus. Must be able to handle several priorities simultaneously, excellent organizational skills and attention to detail essential. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.