Development Associate

MPAC is seeking a full-time Development Associate 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 operational and fundraising support with a primary focus on capital campaign administration, while also supporting grant development, prospect research, donor stewardship, membership operations, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the capital campaign
• Maintain campaign records, pledge tracking, and donor data in Tessitura
• Prepare campaign reports, pledge reminders, and donor acknowledgements
• Write grant applications and reports
• Conduct prospect research
• Prepare donor briefings and fundraising materials
• Coordinate campaign meetings and communications
• Support membership operations
• Assist with fundraising events and other departmental initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, grant administration, donor relations, or a related field
• Excellent writing, organizational, analytical, and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (required)
• Experience with Tessitura, iWave, or other CRM and prospect research platforms (preferred)

Schedule

• Full-time salaried position
• Regular hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Occasional evening and weekend availability required for fundraising events and other organizational activities