The Viscardi Center
Development Assistant
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Company: The Viscardi Center | Location: Albertson, NY | Position: Full Time Regular | Pay Rate: $21.00–$24.00 | Date Posted: 9/8/2025
The Viscardi Center is currently seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Development Assistant to join our Development team. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), this role will be responsible for gift entry and acknowledgement, as well as providing guest management and logistical support for our highly successful fundraising events.
The Development Assistant is critical to The Viscardi Center’s ability to provide our donors with a positive giving experience throughout the year and at our events. The ideal candidate for this role is focused, outgoing and good at multitasking. This position offers the opportunity to become deeply engaged with the fundamental processes of development, special events and donor relations at a well-established organization such as The Viscardi Center.
Job Responsibilities
Perform daily gift entry and create acknowledgement letters to be signed by the President or CDO. Send memorial/tribute cards on request, as well as monthly invoices.
Produce weekly reports/acknowledgement scans for review by the President and CDO, and work with the Accounting Department to reconcile gifts monthly. Produce monthly comparison charts.
Help identify and research new donor prospects.
Oversee the guest lists, nametags, seating charts and registration at every event.
Assist CDO in managing key volunteer groups, such as the Viscardi Advisory Board and Committees.
Assist in event coordination and day-of activities.
Assist in the planning of multiple projects simultaneously, anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines.
Represent the Organization at events and occasional networking opportunities, as determined by the CDO.
Assist the CDO with administrative tasks related to mailings, special events, and board meetings.
Qualifications & Education
Bachelor’s degree or college coursework and prior experience preferred.
Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research skills required.
Proficiency in data entry and database functions strongly preferred.
Attention to detail and accuracy in the creation of high-quality work products required.
Experience in fast-paced work environments; ability to take the initiative and meet deadlines.
Excellent team player.
Ability to work the occasional evening and weekend is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Viscardi Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). The EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement apply.
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Company: The Viscardi Center | Location: Albertson, NY | Position: Full Time Regular | Pay Rate: $21.00–$24.00 | Date Posted: 9/8/2025
The Viscardi Center is currently seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Development Assistant to join our Development team. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), this role will be responsible for gift entry and acknowledgement, as well as providing guest management and logistical support for our highly successful fundraising events.
The Development Assistant is critical to The Viscardi Center’s ability to provide our donors with a positive giving experience throughout the year and at our events. The ideal candidate for this role is focused, outgoing and good at multitasking. This position offers the opportunity to become deeply engaged with the fundamental processes of development, special events and donor relations at a well-established organization such as The Viscardi Center.
Job Responsibilities
Perform daily gift entry and create acknowledgement letters to be signed by the President or CDO. Send memorial/tribute cards on request, as well as monthly invoices.
Produce weekly reports/acknowledgement scans for review by the President and CDO, and work with the Accounting Department to reconcile gifts monthly. Produce monthly comparison charts.
Help identify and research new donor prospects.
Oversee the guest lists, nametags, seating charts and registration at every event.
Assist CDO in managing key volunteer groups, such as the Viscardi Advisory Board and Committees.
Assist in event coordination and day-of activities.
Assist in the planning of multiple projects simultaneously, anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines.
Represent the Organization at events and occasional networking opportunities, as determined by the CDO.
Assist the CDO with administrative tasks related to mailings, special events, and board meetings.
Qualifications & Education
Bachelor’s degree or college coursework and prior experience preferred.
Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research skills required.
Proficiency in data entry and database functions strongly preferred.
Attention to detail and accuracy in the creation of high-quality work products required.
Experience in fast-paced work environments; ability to take the initiative and meet deadlines.
Excellent team player.
Ability to work the occasional evening and weekend is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Viscardi Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). The EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement apply.
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