Development Assistant

ArtPride New Jersey Foundation; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MPAC, located in Morristown, NJ, is seeking a full-time Development Assistant to join the Development team. You will report to the VP and Chief Philanthropy Officer and provide administrative and operational support for fundraising, donor relations, communications, CRM, and events.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in development or related nonprofit work, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years in development, fundraising, nonprofit administration, or related field.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required; Tessitura/WordFly/Canva or similar CRM tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and meeting logistics.
• Process gifts, acknowledgements, and database reports.
• Maintain constituent records in Tessitura.
• Respond to donor and member inquiries.
• Assist with membership communications, appeals, invitations, emails, and newsletters.
• Support fundraising events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tessitura

WordFly

Canva

Job description

MPAC is seeking a full-time Development Assistant to join its Development team in Morristown, NJ. Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, with supervision from the Development Director, this role provides administrative and operational support for fundraising, donor relations, communications, database management, and special events.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include managing calendars and meeting logistics; processing gifts, acknowledgements, and database reports; maintaining constituent records in Tessitura; responding to donor and member inquiries; assisting with membership communications, appeals, invitations, emails, and newsletters; and supporting fundraising events.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience in development, fundraising, nonprofit administration, or a related field, with excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required, while experience with Tessitura, WordFly, Canva, or other CRM and communications platforms is preferred. This is a full-time salaried position with regular hours Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required for select meetings and special events.