Donor Events & Development Specialist

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey #?; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey is seeking an Event and Development Assistant to support fundraising events, community programs, and donor engagement from Paramus, NJ. This full-time, on-site role collaborates with staff and volunteers to ensure events run smoothly and meet organizational goals.

You will manage registrations, assist with follow-up communications, and provide administrative support to the development team, including scheduling, reporting, and donor research to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, or related field.
• Experience in events, fundraising, or community organizations is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and data-tracking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute fundraising events and community programs.
• Coordinate logistics and timelines for events.
• Prepare materials and donor communications for engagement.
• Maintain donor and participant records and follow-up actions.
• Support the development team with reporting and research on donors and prospects.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication skills

Administrative support

Analytical skills

Research skills

Project management

CRM software

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Office suite

Job description

The Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey is seeking an Event and Development Assistant to support fundraising events, community programs, and donor engagement from Paramus, NJ. This full-time, on-site role collaborates with staff and volunteers to ensure events run smoothly and meet organizational goals.

You will manage registrations, assist with follow-up communications, and provide administrative support to the development team, including scheduling, reporting, and donor research to