Come Work With Us

We are Wingo NYC – a fundraising, events, and digital communications agency, seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and creative Events Fundraising Assistant. We build powerful and sustainable individual and major giving campaigns including virtual and in-person galas for social and cultural change. Wingo NYC has strengthened 400+ nonprofit clients since 1996 by providing hands-on nonprofit fundraising, event production and design services.

 

This full-time staff position will support our fundraising work with clients, focusing on special events and report to the Director of Special Events Fundraising.

 

Duties:

• Join and participate in weekly client meetings, as needed

• Create and maintain client donor/funder prospect trackers

• Manage client fundraising appeal data including mailing lists

• Conduct research to support events, including prospective venues, vendors and client marketing items

• Provide administrative support, including scheduling client meetings and making follow up calls and emails

• Staff large and small virtual and in-person events

• Manage event income and RSVP tracker spreadsheets

• Implement online ticket, sponsor and auction pages

• Implement event fundraising applications

• Provide phone and email follow-up to event sponsors and ticket buyers

• Produce and oversee print and digital mailings

• Provide other event support, as needed

 

Experience:

We are looking for a candidate with 1-2 years administrative or event experience who can fill this role with competence, grace and humor. Must possess great attention to detail; ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in group settings; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Forms); experience in special events support; a demonstrated commitment to social justice and the missions of our clients – and be able to work evenings as needed for client meetings and events.  

 

Hours and Compensation:

• Hours: Monday - Friday 10 AM to 6 PM (option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays)

• The starting annual salary range for this position based in our New York City Office is $45,000 to $50,000, depending on experience. 

• Benefits include 15 days paid time off plus additional end-of-year office closure days, five sick days, $550 per month towards health insurance, and access to dental and vision insurance, commuter discounts, 401(k) and more.

 

How to Apply:

Visit our website, wingo.nyc, to see if we are a fit for you, and respond with a resume and cover letter and let us know why working at Wingo, with our clients, is a good fit for you. Only seriously considered candidates will be contacted. Email your resume and cover letter to jobs@wingo.nyc with “Events Fundraising Assistant” in the subject line.

 

Come One, Come All:

Wingo NYC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, criminal record, or any other status protected by applicable law.