Development Associate
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Job Location:
Hackensack, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Development Associate
Status: Exempt
Department: Fundraising
Reports to: Head of Individual Giving
Position Overview
The Development Associate supports BVMIs fundraising efforts by providing essential administrative logistical and project management support across donor engagement events and development operations. Reporting to the Head of Individual Giving and working closely with the Individual Giving Specialist this position plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of fundraising activities events and donor stewardship. The Development Associate will manage event logistics support donor communications and ensure accurate data entry and reporting in support of BVMIs individual giving and major gifts strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Events:
- Partner with the Head of Individual Giving (HIG) and Individual Giving Specialist (IGS) to lead the execution of event fundraising activities.
- Manage logistics production and vendor coordination for all BVMI fundraising events including salons the annual luncheon/gala and the golf outing.
- Manage BVMIs event software platforms.
- Coordinate guest lists invitations RSVPs and event follow-up communications.
- Assist with post-event stewardship and donor acknowledgment processes.
- Support development of on-site materials and presentations for events.
Major Gifts:
- Support execution of donor communications acknowledgments and stewardship materials.
- Conduct prospect research on individual donors to support cultivation efforts.
- Assist the individual giving team with administrative and meeting preparation needs.
- Perform accurate and timely data entry updates and gift processing in the development database (Bloomerang).
- Assist in maintenance of donor files documentation and data integrity across all systems.
Donor Stewardship & Communications:
- Assist in preparation of donor reports and communication materials.
- Help coordinate donor touchpoints including holiday cards and personalized outreach.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure data consistency in Bloomerang.
Administrative & Departmental Support:
- Assist with scheduling meetings preparing agendas and maintaining calendars for the individual giving team.
- Provide administrative support to the Board of Directors as needed.
- Support department-wide projects ensuring smooth day-to-day development operations.
- Collaborate with team members to streamline workflows and improve efficiency across the fundraising function.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelors degree.
- 12 years of professional experience in development fundraising or related nonprofit work.
- Strong organizational communication and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency with CRM databases (Bloomerang preferred) and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Experience with event coordination.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative and adaptable team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Commitment to BVMIs mission and values and the ability to represent the organization with professionalism.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform additional duties as requested by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at-will relationship.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Aseptic Technique
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Fundraising
- Microsoft Publisher
- Conflict Management
- Constant Contact
- Salesforce
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Grant Writing
- Child Protective Services
About Company
Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative provides high-quality health care at no cost to qualifying low-income adults who have no health insurance in Bergen County, New Jersey.
