Development Associate

The Development Associate is a dynamic and engaging professional with a passion for making an impact.

This professional will assist in the development and implementation of all fundraising activities related to advancing the mission of Project Self-Sufficiency.

A “people person,” this individual will work with the community to establish robust connections with donors, prospects, partners, and volunteers to raise awareness about the agency’s work.

Key Skills & Abilities

• High-level positive multi-tasking, organizational and project management skills
• Outgoing people person and confident public speaker
• Collaborative, with ability to work on projects with a team or independently
• Knowledge of fundraising software and tools preferred
• Excellent leadership, organization, interpersonal, listening, and written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail, with the ability to see the big picture and meet high-level goals.
• High level of ownership and initiative
• Deadline driven
• Desire to make a positive impact on the people of Sussex, Warren, Morris and Hunterdon Counties
• Availability to work select evenings and weekendsSelected Duties
• Oversee donor gift processing and stewardship, including logging, entering, and coding all donations (mail, web, event, etc.) and generating thank you letters using timely, effective, appropriate and consistent methods
• Create mailing and emailing lists when needed by the organization
• Ensure accuracy and security of all donor and gift data, maintain strict confidentiality
• Assist with campaigns for current, lapsed, acquisition and donor prospects
• Coordinate special events including managing event logistics, program outline support, catering, invitations, RSVP’s, “day of” support, and post event stewardship
• Prepare detailed reports on giving, events, and campaigns
• Assist with the creation and dissemination of materials (drafting, copying, filing, mailing, emailing)
• Track grant application and report deadlines, organize grants and related materials as needed
• Assist at agency events as needed, particularly development programming and events, such as: Autumn Harvest Shoot, A Taste of Talent, Season of Hope Toy Shop, Project 300 and other events as assigned.
• Ability to multi-task, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and experience working in a related field a plus.
  
  

Minimum five years of non-profit industry development experience and bachelor’s degree required.

Health benefits, on-site childcare, and 401K plan available. Salary for this position is $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with previous experience, references, and other factors.