Fund Development & Donor Relations Associate

Lakeland Hills Ymca; Mountain Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Retirement Benefits (401a/403b)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Free Family YMCA Membership

Program Discounts

Job summary

Lakeland Hills YMCA in Mountain Lakes, NJ is seeking a Fund Development Associate to support annual giving campaigns, donor stewardship, events, sponsorships, and development operations.

You will cultivate relationships with donors, volunteers, community partners, and Board members; manage records in Blackbaud eTapestry or similar CRM; collaborate with Finance and Marketing to ensure accurate reporting and donor recognition.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business administration, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, event coordination, nonprofit administration, community engagement, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with donor databases/CRM such as Blackbaud eTapestry, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or quick learner of new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with annual giving campaigns, year-end appeals, and special fundraising initiatives.
• Coordinate campaign calendars, mailings, donor communications, pledge forms, volunteer assignments, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare campaign reports and track fundraising progress.
• Support gift processing, donor segmentation, and tracking systems with Finance and Development leadership.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Event coordination

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management/related field

Tools

Blackbaud eTapestry

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Job description

Lakeland Hills YMCA in Mountain Lakes, NJ is seeking a Fund Development Associate to support annual giving campaigns, donor stewardship, events, sponsorships, and development operations.

You will cultivate relationships with donors, volunteers, community partners, and Board members; manage records in Blackbaud eTapestry or similar CRM; collaborate with Finance and Marketing to ensure accurate reporting and donor recognition.