Chapter Job Board

Grants Writer / The Connection

Posted July 1, 2022 / Expires August 2, 2022

• EEOC.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using a computer and software programs including but not limited to excel and word. Ability to learn Daxko operations system required.

• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and product quality results on time with attention to detail.

• Effective organizational and strong written communication skills.

Salary
$30 per hour

Contact: Nancy MacNiven
Human Resources Manager
nancy.macniven@theconnectiononline.org

Event & Donor Engagement Specialist / Eden Autism Services

Posted June 27, 2022 / Expires July 29, 2022

Job Description
We have an exciting career opportunity for an Events and Donor Engagement Specialist who will coordinate the planning and execution of fundraising events and related projects that support Eden Autism’s mission. This role supports the broad scope of Eden’s fundraising and communications program which is significant to ensuring Eden’s continued position as a leader in autism services. The position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys working with a small team of collegial and enthusiastic individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience in event management or related non-profit work.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Superior attention to detail and record-keeping.

• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.

• Organized and dependable with respect to timelines, deadlines, budgets, and schedules.

• Able to perform in a fast-paced team environment while multiple events and projects are being executed simultaneously.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team environment. 

Salary
$40,000 - $45,000

Send your cover letter and resume to jennifer.dacunha@edenautism.org

Fundraising & Donor Database Specialist / Eden Autism Services

Posted June 27, 2022 / Expires July 29, 2022

Job Description
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Fundraising and Donor Database Specialist who will manage and maintain the DonorPerfect database (DP), ensuring the accuracy of donor and prospect records, the daily recording and acknowledging of contributions including grants and sponsorships, and the efficiency, integrity, and security of the system. The Fundraising and Donor Database Specialist will produce reports and analytics as requested by the Assistant Director of Fundraising and the Chief Development Officer, and train colleagues on the system.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience in donor database management or related non-profit work.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Discretion in handling confidential information.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Superior attention to detail and record-keeping.

• Able to perform in a fast-paced team environment while multiple events and projects are executed simultaneously.

• Proficiency in donor database systems (DonorPerfect preferred), event management systems (Greater Giving and Raisin preferred) and Microsoft Office.

Salary
$40,000 - $45,000

Send your cover letter and resume to jennifer.dacunha@edenautism.org

Donor Relations Director / The Salvation Army New Jersey

Posted June 27, 2022 / Expires July 29, 2022

Job Description
The Donor Relations Director is responsible for building a caseload of major gift donors and providing ongoing and proactive relationship management, strategic communications plans, gifts cultivation, and solicitation activity for this group of donors. The DRD will identify, qualify, be assigned, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects acting as the primary contact between the Army and the assigned caseload, with an emphasis on securing gifts of $10,000 and higher, building toward a portfolio worth $1 million.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; Advanced degree and/or CFRE credential preferred.

• Minimum of five years of experience in a nonprofit fundraising role with a proven track record of major gifts success and a strong working knowledge of strategy development and moves management systems.

• Proven experience and demonstrated comfort with direct donor interactions are a must, including discussions of personal and family finances and asking for major financial commitments.

Salary
$80,000 - $85,000

View the full position description here.

Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to the hiring manager, Rowena Saunders, Sr. Donor Relations Director, at rowena.saunders@use.salvationarmy.org.

Development Coordinator / The Salvation Army New Jersey

Posted June 27, 2022 / Expires July 29, 2022

Job Description
The Development Coordinator plays a key role in the team’s day-to-day operations and provides administrative support to the Senior Donor Relations Director and Donor Relations Directors. The Coordinator assists in improving the various systems that support the Major Gifts team in achieving established revenue targets and serves to extend their reach by coordinating the donor stewardship program, interacting with donors, tracking major gifts from unassigned donors, and conducting research to help build a pipeline of new major gift donor prospects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 3-5 years’ experience supporting a professional development/fundraising team.

• Interest in a professional fundraising career path, as evidenced by work or volunteer experience.

• Proven understanding and commitment to the importance of donor stewardship.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required.

• Extremely detail-oriented, with a proven history of careful, consistent attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing written materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.

Salary
$50,000 - $55,000

View the full position description here.

Please apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to the hiring manager, Rowena Saunders, Sr. Donor Relations Director, at rowena.saunders@use.salvationarmy.org. You can also apply directly on our career page in the link above.

Alumni Engagement Officer / St. Benedict's Preparatory School

Posted June 26, 2022 / Expires July 27, 2022

Job Description
The full-time alumni engagement officer will: manage a portfolio of alumni prospects; develop innovative strategies to acquire and retain donors, in particular, younger alumni; and work collaboratively with the advancement team.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum two years of fundraising or relevant experience.

Expertise in planning, decision making, communication, human relations, salesmanship, persistence, and patience. The initiative, strong organizational skills, and ability to identify/construct solutions. Excellent written/verbal communications, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously (both independently and as a member of a team) are required. The Raiser’s Edge software is a plus. A commitment to the ideals of Benedictine education. A personal vehicle and willingness to travel and work outside of normal business hours are required.

Salary

$55,000 - $65,000

View the full position description here.

Send a cover letter and resume to Michael Fazio, chief advancement officer, at mfazio@sbp.org.

Assistant Director of Development - Individual Giving / Kaplen JCC on the Palisades

Posted June 19, 2022 / Expires July 22, 2022

Job Description
The Assistant Director of Development – Individual Giving is responsible for development, implementation, and assessment of a robust, integrated annual giving program that supports the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades’ mission, with an emphasis on engagement for annual donors ranging from $1,800 to $100,000. The candidate will work closely with the CEO, lay leadership, and the Director of Development to maximize donor engagement as well as to bring in new donors to the JCC.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a not-for-profit development office with proven success in donor solicitation and giving.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and interact with lay leaders, committee members, and staff at all levels.

• A key responsibility of our staff is to provide excellent in-person customer service to our members and community. Some remote work for this role is possible, but the majority of the day-to-day must be at our wonderful facility.

Salary

$80,000 - $85,000

View the full position description here.

Send cover letter and resume via email to Alyssa Schiffman at aschiffman@jccotp.org

Assistant Director of Development - Events and Partnerships / Kaplen JCC on the Palisades

Posted June 19, 2022 / Expires July 22, 2022

Job Description
The Assistant Director of Development – Events and Partnerships will deliver sustained contributed revenue growth from the creation and execution of innovative, scalable sponsorship agreements and corporate commitments. They will play a pivotal role in the strategy, planning, and execution of special events including the annual Play Fore! The Kids Golf, Games and Tennis Classic, Sports Night of Champions, and Rubin Run for Individuals with Special Needs; as well as identifying new opportunities for fundraising, stewardship, and community events.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in special events management and/or corporate sponsorships with a proven record of success in strategic planning and increasing contributed revenue.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and interact with lay leaders, committee members, and staff.

• A key responsibility of our staff is to provide excellent in-person customer service to our members and community. Some remote work for this role is possible, but the majority must be on-site.

Salary

$80,000 - $85,000

View the full position description here.

Send cover letter and resume via email to Alyssa Schiffman at aschiffman@jccotp.org

Grants Manager / Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey

Posted June 19, 2022 / Expires July 22, 2022

Job Description
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) is one of four Girl Scout Councils supporting the New Jersey area. We are looking for a talented and passionate individual to join our Fund Development team as Grants Manager. The ideal candidate is an effective storyteller who can bring the Girl Leadership Experience to life through strong writing that inspires potential partners' investment of financial resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience preferably with a non-profit organization.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent non-traditional educational experience.

• Experience with a donor database preferred or CRM platform preferred.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must include successful experience in technical writing, proof-reading, editing, copy writing, grant writing or equivalent written communication format, writing samples required.

• Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Salary

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Please use our career website link and apply today by uploading your resume and your cover letter:

Director of Development / NCJW/Essex

Posted June 19, 2022 / Expires July 22, 2022

Job Description

The Director of Development is responsible for partnering with the Executive Director to sustain and grow the organization’s financial resources and development efforts. The Director of Development will work with the Executive Director on a strategic and operational level to maintain current development support while identifying and seeking new opportunities. This position also works closely with the NCJW/Essex Vice President of Fund Development and the Communications Department.

Qualifications

• Seven years of successful development, fundraising, and grant-writing experience in a non-profit setting.

• Tangible experience of having expanded and cultivated existing donor relationships over time.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience working with volunteers and assisting them to meet targeted deadlines.

• Ability to work in a team environment in-person and remotely.

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Four-year degree required, CFRE preferred.

• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar donor management system. 

Salary
The position is full-time, 35 hours/week, up to $72,800. NCJW/Essex offers vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, a flexible spending account, and a 403B retirement plan to eligible employees.

The full position description can be viewed here. 

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume via Indeed or to Caitlin Higgins Joy, chigginsjoy@ncjwessex.org. Electronic submissions only, and please, no phone calls.

Special Events Manager, New Jersey / American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Posted June 10, 2022 / Expires July 11, 2022

Job Description

• Plan, manage, and implement AFSP’s signature fundraising events.

• Implement all other approved chapter fundraising events and revenue generating events and initiatives.

• Develop budgets for fundraising events.

• Responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.

• Work with event related vendors, municipalities, and venues.

• Work with appropriate national staff on corporate, foundation, and grant fundraising.

• Responsible for securing sponsorships for all event fundraising.

• Growth expected is a minimum 20% increase in fundraising each year.

• Assist Programs Manager with planning and implementing Program events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in nonprofit special event fundraising

• Highly organized and detail oriented

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills required

Salary
$55,000 - $60,000

The full position description can be viewed here.

Please use our Workable link to apply: https://apply.workable.com/charity-search-group/j/FF7DFC1FC9/

Marketing and Communications Specialist / HomeFront

Posted June 8, 2022 / Expires July 10, 2022

Job Description

HomeFront seeks a dynamic and creative Marketing and Communications Specialist to join its Community Engagement team. This very important role will assist in the development and implementation of communications strategies that advance HomeFront’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

• Three years of experience in Marketing and Communications

• Proficient in WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn

Salary
$55,000+

The full position description can be viewed here.

Please send Resume and Writing Sample to HomeFrontRecruiting@homefrontnj.org or reach out to Tracey at 609-255-1230 with any questions.

Development Assistant (Part-time) / Montclair Public Library Foundation

Posted June 8, 2022 / Expires July 10, 2022

Job Description

Seeking a part-time Development Assistant to provide administrative support to the Executive Director and ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the Foundation.

Essential Functions

• Process gifts in the eTapestry database.
• Issue acknowledgment letters and other correspondence.
• Produce fundraising reports, prospect lists, and mailing lists.
• Update donor records and maintain database.
• Assist with mailings, email outreach, and other fundraising activities.
• Provide logistical support for meetings, events, and activities.
• Manage calendar of grant applications.
• Reconcile gifts and provide financial statements to the bookkeeper.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High level of computer proficiency, familiarity with MS Office applications
• Adept at customer service, with a problem-solving approach
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of privileged information
• Excellent time management skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with fundraising/donor database software; eTapestry preferred
• Two or more years of experience in an administrative support role
• Interest in libraries, education, and/or public service
• Familiarity with social media and/or website maintenance (WordPress) a plus

Salary
$18/hour

The full position description can be viewed here.

TO APPLY: Email your cover letter and resume to Mary Packer, Executive Director, at mary@montclairplf.org

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions can be emailed to info@montclairplf.org. No phone calls, please.

Director of Development, Caddie Scholarship Foundation / New Jersey State Golf Association

Posted June 6, 2022 / Expires July 8, 2022

Job Description

Management of the NJSGA CSF and Evans Scholars Foundation relationship. Responsible for all aspects of CSF business with an emphasis on fundraising. The primary duty is the performance of office work directly related to the management of the NJSGA CSF, including the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, solicitation of donations, record keeping, recognition of contributions, alumni relations, and development of content for publications, website, and social media.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in fundraising.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills.

• Strong leadership skills and experience working with a team on multiple tasks concurrently.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Strong administrative skills including tracking club visits, donations, managing accounts of special and restricted scholarships, joint fundraising with ESF.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including development and deliver of presentations.

• Oversight of the CSF fiscal budget to monitor all checking, savings, investments, and expenses related to the CSF.

• Knowledge of FAFSA process and forms.

Salary
$80,000 - $100,000

The full position description can be viewed here.

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL MATERIALS (COVER LETTER, RESUME, MINIMUM THREE (3) REFERENCES, AND SALARY EXPECTATIONS) VIA MAIL OR EMAIL NO LATER THAN June 15, 2022, TO:

Kevin Purcell, Executive Director
New Jersey State Golf Association
3 Golf Drive – Suite 206, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Email: kevinp@njsga.org