Senior Development Manager, Special Events

Do you have 57 years of nonprofit development and fundraising experience

Have you led major fundraising events

We are currently in search of an Interim Senior Development & Special Events Manager for a Youth Services Nonprofit. The position is on-site in Basking Ridge NJ. This is a full-time temporary position with potential for permanent placement.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Youth Services Nonprofit

LOCATION: Basking Ridge NJ

POSITION TITLE: Interim Senior Development & Special Events Manager

SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours/week Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Five days on-site preferred with hybrid flexibility considered. Occasional evenings and weekends required for fundraising events and donor activities.

DURATION: Immediate start through January 2027 with potential for permanent placement

Hourly Rate: $32.00 to $35.00 (anticipated annual salary of: $70000-$75000 with flexibility up to $90000 for a highly qualified candidate)

Is This Your Dream Job

The Interim Senior Development & Special Events Manager will provide immediate hands-on support to the Development Department. This individual will work closely with the Chief Development Officer and Development and Communications Coordinator to maintain fundraising momentum execute major fundraising events support donor and sponsor relationships and ensure priority development activities stay on schedule.

Our Ideal Candidate:

57 years of nonprofit development/fundraising experience required

35 years of hands-on fundraising event experience required

Strong donor relations corporate sponsorship solicitation and stewardship experience

Excellent project management skills with the ability to anticipate next steps and manage multiple priorities

Experience with Raisers Edge or another donor CRM required

Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required

How You Will Spend Your Day:

Lead the planning and execution of major fundraising events including the organizations annual outing and gala.

Manage event timelines vendors sponsors volunteers guest information and on-site logistics.

Support donor cultivation solicitation sponsorship outreach follow-up and stewardship.

Assist with annual giving campaigns year-end appeals donor renewals and other fundraising initiatives.

Maintain accurate donor sponsorship and event information in Raisers Edge or another development CRM.

Work closely with the Chief Development Officer and Development team to prioritize projects identify outstanding needs and keep fundraising activities on schedule.

Provide guidance and support to staff on events donor communications database activities and fundraising initiatives.

Attend and support event setup execution and breakdown including occasional evenings and weekends.

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