Development Associate

The Role

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
• Aid with campaigns for current, lapsed, acquisition and donor prospects
• Coordinate special events including managing event logistics, program outline support, catering, invitations, RSVPs, day of support, and post event stewardship
• Prepare detailed reports on giving, events, and campaigns
• Aid in the creation and dissemination of materials (drafting, copying, filing, mailing, emailing)
• Track grant application and report deadlines, organize grants and related materials as needed
• Aid 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
• Able to multi-task, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and experience working in a related field a plus

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of non-profit industry development experience
• Bachelor's degree required

Pay

Salary for this position is $75,000 - $85,000, commensurate with previous experience, references, and other factors.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• On-site childcare
• 401K plan available

About the Organization

Project Self-Sufficiency is a community-based non-profit agency which helps low-income families in northwestern New Jersey to achieve economic self-sufficiency and family stability.

Contact Information

Name: [Name]

Description: [Description]

Type: Direct Employer

Address: 127 Mill Street, Newton, NJ 07860

Online: Email: [Email] | Apply by mail: Attn: Deborah Berry-Toon, 127 Mill Street, Newton, NJ 07860 | By Phone: Call Deborah Berry-Toon at 973-940-3500 | By Fax: Fax to 973-940-3501 Attn: Deborah Berry-Toon

Job Posting Entered On: 1/23/2026

Job Posting Expires On: 12/22/2026