Development Associate

Job Description

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.

Project Self‑Sufficiency is a non‑profit organization located in semi‑rural northwestern New Jersey which has assisted low‑income families along the path to economic self‑sufficiency for more than 35 years. Services include career guidance and assessment, computer classes, GED instruction, parenting workshops, childcare, legal assistance and education, help with emergency basic needs such as clothing and food, health education, support groups, life skills classes, family activities, home visitation, and more.