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.
Send resume and cover letter to Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director, Project Self-Sufficiency, 127 Mill Street, Newton, NJ 07860; or fax to 973-940-3501; or apply online at https://www.
projectselfsufficiency.
org/jobs-newton-sussex-county-nj.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.
00 - $65,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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