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Project Self-Sufficiency · 2 days ago

Development Associate

Project Self-Sufficiency is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals and families towards economic independence. The Development Associate will assist in fundraising activities, manage donor relations, and coordinate events to advance the agency's mission.

EdTechNon ProfitService Industry

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Fundraising softwareProject managementPublic speakingInterpersonal skillsMicrosoft Office

Required

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

Preferred

Knowledge of fundraising software and tools preferred
Ability to multi-task
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Experience working in a related field a plus

Benefits

Health benefits
On-site childcare
401K plan

Company

Project Self-Sufficiency

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Project Self-Sufficiency offers services like computer classes, legal education, counseling, case management, and financial workshops.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.06M
Key Investors
FirstEnergy FoundationParents as Teachers National Center
2025-09-23Grant· $0.01M
2024-02-26Grant· $0.05M
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