Development Associate / Writer

Development Associate / Writer

The Hunter College Foundation (HCF) is actively recruiting a Development Associate/ writer. This role will work with the Office of the President, as well as the Institutional Advancement office. 

Responsibilities include:

• Writing and editing grants, proposals, donor correspondence, speeches; and cultivation communications, including business letters, personal notes, email, and talking points;
• Ensure that written communication to HCF Board, Advisory Boards and donors is timely, complete and reflects the President’s voice;
• Work with the President and Development staff on research in preparation of proposals or for stewardship and assist with proposal writing as needed;
• Research and help frame major new initiatives in Development at the direction of President and head of Development;
• Develop other initiatives at the President’s direction;
• Use strong writing, stewardship, research and other development and communication skills to further Hunter’s mission.
• Track donor interactions using Customer Relationship Management software, i.e. Blackbaud.

A successful candidate will have at a minimum a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3-5 years of experience in a Development office as well as:

• Strong writing skills with a proven ability to develop successful fundraising appeals.
• Be detail oriented with an emphasis on prioritizing and coordinating multiple projects;
• Flexible and open to the changing needs and priorities of the institution;
• Possess excellent research, analytical, and communications skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team across different stakeholders of the college.

Interested applicants should send their resume and a cover letter to Galia Galansky, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources: gg403@hunter.cuny.edu