Hybrid Event & Development - Women's Philanthropy

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey; Paramus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey is seeking an Event and Development Assistant for Women’s Philanthropy to provide administrative, event, and development support to advance fundraising goals. The role ensures smooth execution of programs, donor stewardship, database maintenance, and day-to-day administrative tasks.

The position is in-office with a remote day on Fridays, with compensation in the $50k–$60k range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in non-profit management, business administration, or event planning.
• 3–5 years of office/administrative experience including event planning.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• MS Office proficiency and database systems experience.
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Attend all Women’s Philanthropy events and assist with planning and execution of events and meetings.
• Invitations, RSVPs, seating, name tags, and related reports.
• Event logistics including invoicing, vendor relations, signage, collateral materials, pledge cards.
• Registration coordination in Virtuous and QGiv Systems.
• Prepare donor acknowledgments, thank-you notes, meeting follow-ups, and impact reports.
• Maintain Women’s Philanthropy Board Directory and email lists.
• Keep donor/prospect records up to date in the database.
• Generate donor reports, mailing lists, and call sheets for leadership.
• Support committee meetings with scheduling, materials, minutes.
• Process Lion of Judah and Pomegranate pin orders and upgrades.
• Manage scheduling and calendar for the Women’s Philanthropy Director.
• Handle general correspondence related to Women’s Philanthropy.
• Support FRD for larger events (Mitzvah Day, The Big Give, etc.).
• Assist with special projects and general administrative tasks.

Skills

Strong organization

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Interpersonal skills

Evenings/Sundays flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Virtuous

QGiv Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey is seeking an Event and Development Assistant for Women’s Philanthropy to provide administrative, event, and development support to advance fundraising goals. The role ensures smooth execution of programs, donor stewardship, database maintenance, and day-to-day administrative tasks.

The position is in-office with a remote day on Fridays, with compensation in the $50k–$60k range and comprehensive benefits.