Development Assistant
About the role
MPAC is seeking a full-time Development Assistant to join its Development team in Morristown, NJ. Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, with supervision from the Development Director, this role provides administrative and operational support for fundraising, donor relations, communications, database management, and special events.
Responsibilities
- Managing calendars and meeting logistics
- Processing gifts, acknowledgements, and database reports
- Maintaining constituent records in Tessitura
- Responding to donor and member inquiries
- Assisting with membership communications, appeals, invitations, emails, and newsletters
- Supporting fundraising events
Requirements
The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of experience in development, fundraising, nonprofit administration, or a related field, with excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required
- Experience with Tessitura, WordFly, Canva, or other CRM and communications platforms is preferred
Schedule
This is a full-time position with regular hours Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required for select meetings and special events.