Development and Communications Coordinator
About The Position
Bonnie Brae, a Special Education School and Residential Treatment Facility for at risk youth, is currently seeking a full time Development and Communications Coordinator. The Development and Communications Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the Chief Development Officer and Development Department by executing day-to-day operations across fundraising, communications, and events. This position helps ensure the smooth and effective function of the department by managing donor communications, maintaining the database, coordinating campaigns and event logistics, and supporting internal systems. In partnership with the Chief Development Officer and Assistant Director of Development, this position will help implement donor engagement strategies, oversee accurate data entry and gift processing in Raiser's Edge, and support the execution of appeals, events, and digital campaigns. The Development and Communications Coordinator also manages the department's communications calendar, social media platforms, outreach content and works across departments to ensure strong brand identity and donor stewardship. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to maintain operational systems, support constituent engagement, track and report on fundraising performance, and ensure high-quality communication and event execution in support of the agency's development goals. This position is in person at our Main Campus location in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) with nights and weekends as needed. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer. Compensation : Starting at $57,000.00/year, commensurate with education and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, nonprofit management, or related field
- 3+ years' experience in nonprofit development, fundraising campaigns, and/or communications
- Demonstrated experience with donor databases; working knowledge of Raiser's Edge preferred
- Proficiency with email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Online Express)
- Experience managing online fundraising platforms (e.g., GiveSmart, Eventbrite, Classy)
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
- Experience designing graphics using Canva or similar tools
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments in a mission-driven environment
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends for events
Responsibilities
- Executing day-to-day operations across fundraising, communications, and events.
- Managing donor communications.
- Maintaining the database.
- Coordinating campaigns and event logistics.
- Supporting internal systems.
- Implementing donor engagement strategies.
- Overseeing accurate data entry and gift processing in Raiser's Edge.
- Supporting the execution of appeals, events, and digital campaigns.
- Managing the department's communications calendar.
- Managing social media platforms.
- Managing outreach content.
- Working across departments to ensure strong brand identity and donor stewardship.
- Maintaining operational systems.
- Supporting constituent engagement.
- Tracking and reporting on fundraising performance.
- Ensuring high-quality communication and event execution in support of the agency's development goals.
Benefits
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 8 paid holidays
- 4 paid floating holidays
- 3 paid personal days
- 10 paid sick days
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription and Life Insurance coverage
- Retirement savings plan with matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
