Senior Development Manager, Special Events

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

Do you have 5-7 years of nonprofit development and fundraising experience?

Have you led major fundraising events?

We are currently in search of an Interim Senior Development & Special Events Manager for a Youth Services Nonprofit. The position is on-site in Basking Ridge, NJ. This is a full-time, temporary position with potential for permanent placement.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Youth Services Nonprofit

LOCATION: Basking Ridge, NJ

POSITION TITLE: Interim Senior Development & Special Events Manager

SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Five days on-site preferred, with hybrid flexibility considered. Occasional evenings and weekends required for fundraising events and donor activities.

DURATION: Immediate start through January 2027, with potential for permanent placement

Hourly Rate: $32.00 to $35.00 (anticipated annual salary of: $70,000-$75,000, with flexibility up to $90,000 for a highly qualified candidate)

Is This Your Dream Job?

The Interim Senior Development & Special Events Manager will provide immediate, hands‑on support to the Development Department. This individual will work closely with the Chief Development Officer and Development and Communications Coordinator to maintain fundraising momentum, execute major fundraising events, support donor and sponsor relationships, and ensure priority development activities stay on schedule.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• 5-7 years of nonprofit development/fundraising experience required
• 3-5 years of hands‑on fundraising event experience required
• Strong donor relations, corporate sponsorship, solicitation, and stewardship experience
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to anticipate next steps and manage multiple priorities
• Experience with Raiser's Edge or another donor CRM required
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required

How You Will Spend Your Day:

• Lead the planning and execution of major fundraising events, including the organization's 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, sponsorship, and event information in Raiser's Edge or another development CRM.
• Work closely with the Chief Development Officer and Development team to prioritize projects, identify outstanding needs, and keep fundraising activities on schedule.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on events, donor communications, database activities, and fundraising initiatives.
• Attend and support event setup, execution, and breakdown, including occasional evenings and weekends.

We'd love to hear from you.

For more information about Careers In Nonprofits and our other available opportunities and workshops, please visit our website at www.careersinnonprofits.com.

Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.