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Are you passionate about expanding access to economic opportunity and connecting talented professionals from under-served communities with meaningful career opportunities through mentorship and professional networks? Are you ready to help drive growth, expand our impact, and advance a mission centered on career mobility?

StreetWise Partners is on a mission to drive career mobility and help build the workforce of today and tomorrow. For more than 25 years, we have expanded access to opportunity through high impact mentoring, career coaching, and job placement, supporting over 25,000 adults on their path to meaningful employment.

Our programs connect unemployed and underemployed adults in New York City and Washington, D.C. to life-changing career opportunities, while providing employers with access to a highly capable talent pool that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

StreetWise Partners' one year mentoring program delivers customized, individualized support to internship and job seekers. Through one-on-one mentorship, participants build professional skills, social capital, and an expansive network of advocates who open doors and support long term career success. This role will play a critical part in driving programmatic and organizational success to support our continued growth and scale.

Join StreetWise Partners in helping to build the workforce of tomorrow.

StreetWise Partners seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Development Assistant to support the organization's fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional interested in nonprofit fundraising, events, donor relations, and development operations. Working closely with the Development team, the Development Assistant will help support the activities and systems that drive the organization's annual fundraising goal of $2.7 million.

The Development Assistant will support donor stewardship, maintain accurate fundraising data, assist with special events, and help ensure the smooth operation of the Development Department. Through this role, the Development Assistant will gain hands-on experience in fundraising, event planning, donor communications, and nonprofit operations.

The Development Assistant reports to the Chief Development Officer and works closely with the Development team, event contractors, and Senior Director of Operations.

This is a part-time position averaging approximately 15 hours per week, typically worked over three days per week. Weekly hours may fluctuate depending on the event calendar, with additional hours required during peak event periods. The role is primarily remote (approximately 75% work from home); however, the individual must have the flexibility to work from our Midtown Manhattan office as needed, particularly in the weeks leading up to events, on event days, and for occasional team meetings.

Fundraising & Donor Stewardship

• Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in Salesforce.
• Process gifts and pledges and ensure timely donor acknowledgments.
• Support donor cultivation and stewardship activities as needed.

Events & Engagement

• Support the planning and execution of fundraising and donor events, including the Annual Partnership Breakfast, Poker Tournament, and cultivation events.
• Assist with event logistics, including registration, nametags, guest communications, and event materials.
• Support sponsorship fulfillment and attendee tracking.

Database & Administrative Support

• Maintain data quality and ensure donor information is complete and up to date.
• Generate reports for fundraising, board, and event-related needs.
• Support the Development team with administrative projects and special assignments as needed.
• Assist Finance department with monthly; quarterly and annual reconciliation and clean up procedures; support with annual audit process

• Attention to detail
• Organizational awareness
• Planning and organizing
• Time management
• Problem analysis/problem solving

• Internship, volunteer, or professional experience in nonprofit organizations, fundraising, events, customer service, or administrative support.
• Strong interest in nonprofit fundraising and mission-driven work.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Salesforce, Classy, Givesmart or similar platforms.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Commitment to StreetWise Partners' mission of advancing economic mobility and opportunity.
• Commitment to accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

This position requires sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

StreetWise Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We value and welcome diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage all qualified persons to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

For more information about Streetwise Partners, please visit: www.streetwisepartners.org