Development Associate Director: Campaigns & Donor Relations

Diocese of Trenton; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Trenton seeks an Associate Director of Development to support fundraising campaigns and initiatives, coordinating the implementation and reporting to the Director of Development. This role drives campaign operations and donor engagement across parishes.

The position requires strong supervisory, writing, and public speaking skills, with experience in Catholic or independent school or higher education advancement preferred. Occasional evenings/weekends apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 7–10 years of progressive fundraising experience.
• Strong supervisory, written, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Catholic or independent school, or higher education advancement experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of development campaigns and initiatives.
• Engage donors and parishes and manage staff across the program.
• Oversee vendor relationships and campaign operations in collaboration with the Director of Development.

Skills

Fundraising

Campaign management

Donor engagement

Staff coordination

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

The Diocese of Trenton seeks an Associate Director of Development to support fundraising campaigns and initiatives, coordinating the implementation and reporting to the Director of Development. This role drives campaign operations and donor engagement across parishes.

The position requires strong supervisory, writing, and public speaking skills, with experience in Catholic or independent school or higher education advancement preferred. Occasional evenings/weekends apply.