Marketing & Development Associate

Roc Nation•New York, NY

1d•$66,300 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Marketing & Development Associate plays a key role in strengthening relationships with alumni, donors, and supporters through thoughtful outreach, compelling storytelling, and consistent donor communications. This role blends marketing, communications, and fundraising support, with a particular focus on alumni engagement and donor updates. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, highly organized, relationship-oriented, and excited to grow a career in nonprofit development and communications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
1-2 years of relevant experience
Detail-oriented and strong writing and organizational skills
Familiarity and proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, digital tools and social platforms
Interest in educational equity and long-term student success
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, mission-driven mindset
Ability to travel and work on weekends and late evenings, when required
Strong ability to track multiple projects, deadlines, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa

Responsibilities

Alumni Outreach & Engagement Support efforts to identify, track, and engage alumni through outreach campaigns, surveys, and one-on-one communications via email, phone, text or other effective communication tools
Maintain and update alumni records, contact information, and engagement notes in the database
Collect alumni updates, milestones, and success stories for use in donor communications, reports, and marketing materials
Assist with planning and promotion of alumni events, gatherings, and virtual engagement opportunities
Draft donor updates, newsletters, impact summaries, and fundraising appeals in collaboration with senior staff
Support cultivation efforts by preparing donor acknowledgments, updates, and periodic impact reports
Assist with tracking donations, pledges, and donor engagement activities
Help prepare materials for donor meetings, presentations, and fundraising campaigns
Contribute to content creation for email campaigns, website updates, and social media, with a focus on alumni and donor impact
Gather stories, quotes, and data to help communicate program outcomes and organizational impact
Support brand-aligned messaging across development and alumni communications
Maintain organized records and timelines for outreach campaigns and communications
Coordinate with program staff to gather accurate data and updates for donor and alumni communications
Support special projects and events related to fundraising, marketing, programs, and alumni relations
Assist with tracking the progress of assignments to volunteers and seasonal support
Ensure Foundation profiles and listings are updated on socials, websites, and other distribution channels