Interim Senior Development & Special Events Leader

Careers In Nonprofits; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers In Nonprofits in New Jersey is seeking an Interim Senior Development & Special Events Manager for a Youth Services nonprofit. The role is on-site in Basking Ridge, full-time and temporary with potential for permanent placement, starting immediately through January 2027.

You will lead major fundraising events, manage donor relationships, and collaborate with senior leadership to keep campaigns on schedule.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of nonprofit development/fundraising experience.
• 3-5 years of hands-on fundraising event experience.
• Excellent donor relations and sponsorship experience.
• Strong project management and multitasking ability.
• Experience with donorCRM/Raiser's Edge and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of major fundraising events, including annual outing and gala.
• Manage event timelines, vendors, sponsors, volunteers, guest information, and on-site logistics.
• Support donor cultivation, solicitation, sponsorship outreach, follow-up, and stewardship.
• Assist with annual giving campaigns, year-end appeals, donor renewals, and other fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain accurate donor and event data in Raiser's Edge or another development CRM.
• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer and team to prioritize projects and keep activities on schedule.
• Provide guidance to staff on events, donor communications, and database activities.
• Attend and support event setup, execution, and breakdown, including occasional evenings/weekends.

Job description

Careers In Nonprofits in New Jersey is seeking an Interim Senior Development & Special Events Manager for a Youth Services nonprofit. The role is on-site in Basking Ridge, full-time and temporary with potential for permanent placement, starting immediately through January 2027.

You will lead major fundraising events, manage donor relationships, and collaborate with senior leadership to keep campaigns on schedule.