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

Development Assistant

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