Development Manager (Hybrid): Donor Operations & Campaigns

Autism New Jersey; Robbinsville Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical & dental insurance

Generous time off & holidays

SIMPLE IRA 3% match

Job summary

Autism New Jersey seeks a Development Manager to lead fundraising operations, ensuring strong stewardship, data-informed decisions, and effective execution to meet fundraising goals.

Reporting to the Development Director, you will manage the annual giving program, community events, and golf fundraising, while collaborating with finance, communications, and program teams to optimize donor impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising operations, or project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor databases, prospect pipelines, and fundraising systems.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze data, track KPIs, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Bloomerang), donation platforms, financial tracking, and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of an annual giving program to engage donors, increasing philanthropic participation, and strengthening the annual giving pipeline (with focus on donors of $1-999).
• Manage community fundraising event program including supporting community fundraisers, attending events, and developing volunteer resources.
• Manage all fundraising aspects of the golf event including committee meetings and communications, sponsorship fundraising, benefits fulfillment, and other fundraising activities
• In collaboration with the Development Director, support grant development, applications, and deliverables.
• In collaboration with the Communications team, develop strategic fundraising communications including impact stories.

Skills

Donor data

Prospect management

KPI tracking

CRM systems

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Bloomerang

Donation platforms

Financial tracking

Office software

Job description

Autism New Jersey seeks a Development Manager to lead fundraising operations, ensuring strong stewardship, data-informed decisions, and effective execution to meet fundraising goals.

Reporting to the Development Director, you will manage the annual giving program, community events, and golf fundraising, while collaborating with finance, communications, and program teams to optimize donor impact.