Development Assistant

Position

Development Assistant

Summary

The Development Assistant will report to the Development Director and assist with administrative and programmatic tasks, stewardship, and fundraising events for Autism New Jersey.

Required Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience working within a team

Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and follow through with tasks independently

Proficiency using Microsoft Office products and ability to use (or rapidly learn) databases for entry and reporting

Flexibility in varied job assignments

Desired Qualifications

Prior nonprofit development experience

Prior experience planning events or campaigns

Fluency with systems like Bloomerang Fundraising, Bloomerang CRM, and Constant Contact

Experience assisting with writing donor relations and stewardship materials

Prior experience planning events or campaigns

Responsibilities

Gift Entry & Acknowledgments

Process and accurately record all gifts and grants received by the Development Department

Manage the gift acknowledgment process, including preparation, editing, review, and distribution of gift receipts and acknowledgment letters

Assist in the preparation of donor stewardship correspondence including acknowledgments, thank-you notes, meeting follow-ups, and impact reports

Manage the tribute gift notification process, including tracking memorial and honorary gifts and ensuring timely, appropriate notification to designated individuals

Administrative Responsibilities

Ensure accuracy and completeness of development-specific database entries and tracking: record donations, generate acknowledgments, run campaign and event reports, and assist with database maintenance

Assist in maintaining accurate donor and prospect records in the database, including contact information, event attendance, giving history, and engagement notes

In partnership with the Operations team, assist in reconciling development income on a monthly and annual basis

Handle general correspondence, phone calls, and emails to development inbox and phone number

Development Plan

Assist with implementation of development plan and goals including: annual appeals, major donors, grant research and applications, corporate partnerships, donor campaigns, awareness programs, community events, and special events

Assist in the development and maintenance of donor/fund records, reports, lists, and profiles

Fundraising Events

Assist with planning and completing event tasks

Support event committees by attending meetings, note-taking, and assisting committee members with event outreach and solicitation efforts

Represent the agency at assigned community events

General Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of and compliance with the agency’s Personnel Manual

Maintain all relevant professional standards including ethics and confidentiality

Engage in professional development activities

Provide outstanding customer service

Represent Autism New Jersey in the community where appropriate

Participate in agency events and other activities as directed

Carry out other duties as assigned by the Development Director and Executive Director

Notes

This is an onsite 24-hour per week position that is non-exempt from overtime rules. The work week is typically Monday – Friday 9am-5pm and subject to approval by the Executive Director. The schedule may occasionally include weekends and evenings and vary depending on the needs of the agency.

Benefits

Flexible and casual work environment

Generous PTO