[Spring 2024] Fundraising and Events Assistant

Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of six PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.

This is an exciting time for DREAM’s Advancement team, with 11 members working across fundraising, volunteerism, and corporate partnerships. The team has ambitious goals to raise $20 million a year and launch an exciting $150 million campaign, making this an exciting role for someone to work within a best-in-class fundraising team in a nationally recognized nonprofit.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement Operations, the Fundraising and Events Assistant is responsible for supporting various aspects of the Advancement team’s operations and special Events program, inclusive of donor stewardship support, database support, and administrative functions. The Fundraising and Events Assistant will have a diverse set of responsibilities supporting our annual signature event, the DREAM Gala, and will work closely with the Advancement team. This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Special Events Team with event-related logistics to help produce our annual signature fundraiser, DREAM Gala;
• Support Special Events Coordinator with Donor Communications;
• Update event collateral (Sponsorship PowerPoint, Journal, Printed Program);
• Support with Registration & mobile bidding setup (Bidder Paddles, Registration Cards);
• Support with post-event wrap up such as reviewing and carrying out mailings to our donors;
• Gain experience with Salesforce by learning to navigate the database to research donor information and create invoices and Support with Pledge Entry in Salesforce;
• On-site staffing support during events;
• Work closely with the Director of Advancement Operations and Special Events Coordinator on other events as needed;
• Research, analyze, and present various vendor options to the team for event needs and other related projects;
• Administrative duties, including data tracking, mailings, and Salesforce data cleanup;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
• 1-2 years of nonprofit or professional experience preferred;
• Strong customer service and communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment;
• Exceptionally organized with meticulous attention to detail;
• Excellent time-management skills: a self-starter who demonstrates initiative and follow-through;
• Ability to self-motivate, even through unfamiliar projects and responsibilities;
• Experience with fundraising software such as Salesforce or comparable program a plus;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Approaches every task – large or small – with gusto and a strong achievement orientation;
• A team player mindset is a must!

Commitment

• Start date: mid-April
• End date: mid-June
• Days & hours: 20 hours per week (Tues/Wed/Thurs preferred) with some evening and weekend hours, as needed.
• Availability to work 20+ hours the week of June 3, and to be present at the DREAM Gala on June 10, required.
• Dates and hours are subject to change.

Locations

• In-person, primarily at 1991 2nd Avenue, New York, NY, with the ability to travel to other DREAM campuses; some remote flexibility if needed.

Compensation

• DREAM offers competitive compensation. The rate for this position is between $24 and $29 per hour. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission. 

From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.

Come dream with us.

DREAM Maxims

All Kids Can. This Kid Can.

DREAM is Family.

Fun is a Serious Value.

Teamwork Makes the DREAM Work.

Fail. Persist. Exceed.

DREAM Big.

Applying to DREAM

We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!

DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.