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 weekends

Selected 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 commensurate with previous experience, references, and other factors.

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