Development and Communication Assistant

About the role

The Development and Communication Assistant supports the Development Office of the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie, helping to advance fundraising, donor engagement, community outreach, and communications. This full‑time position is ideal for a detail‑oriented, tech‑savvy individual who is passionate about nonprofit storytelling and making a difference in the Hudson Valley.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for donor relations, fundraising, communications, and outreach.
• Coordinate and support outreach and fundraising events from planning through execution, including logistics, vendor coordination, promotion, and on‑site assistance.
• Maintain and update the donor database, enter gifts, generate acknowledgment letters, and produce reports.
• Assist with development‑related mailings such as annual campaigns, event invitations, and general outreach.
• Help organize, receive, and distribute in‑kind donations.
• Contribute to the creation and production of print and digital communications, including newsletters, donor updates, promotional materials, and press releases.
• Create and share engaging content for web and social media platforms using Canva or similar tools.

Required profile

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Practical experience with databases, email‑marketing tools, and social media.
• Strong writing and editing abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Docs.
• Professional, friendly demeanor with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Required skills

• Database management
• Email‑marketing tools
• Social media platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Google Docs
• Canva
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• WordPress

What we offer

• Weekly pay with comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 403(b), tuition reimbursement).
• Paid time off: 4 weeks vacation, 3 personal days, 12 holidays, and 9 sick days annually.
• A supportive work environment focused on community impact.