Development Assistant

Norwescap•Phillipsburg, NJ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Norwescap is a 60-year-old anti-poverty organization with a mission to strengthen communities by creating opportunities that improve the lives of low-income individuals and families. Our vision is to help build a community that transforms poverty into opportunity. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established, highly respected nonprofit organization that supports over 30,000 individuals and families each year and helps create opportunities and positive change throughout Northwestern New Jersey. The Development Associate supports the clerical and administrative program functions of Development and Marketing Departments. Reporting directly to the Director of Development, this position is tasked with supporting the administrative functions of the development/marketing team and ensuring that donor and campaign project tasks are completed effectively, while demonstrating optimal customer service for donors and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Microsoft Office proficiency required, particularly Word, Excel, and Teams
Spoken/Written Communication
Critical Thinking
Problem Sensitivity
Customer Service
Database Aptitude

Nice To Haves

At least three (3) years' work experience preferred.
Experience supporting a fund-raising department or in a non-profit setting strongly preferred
Valid driver's license preferred (NJ or PA only)

Responsibilities

Tracking, logging, and managing donations coming into the office
Maintaining the donor database
Generate reports to assist with funder requirements and donor outreach
Assisting the team with mailings, campaigns, and appeals
Participate in and support all special events (both planning and set up)
Organizing and scheduling appointments
Submit and reconcile expense reports and payment requests as needed
Maintain contact lists for internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and community contacts
Telephone support as needed for donors and internal/external stakeholders
Liaise with other Norwescap personnel as necessary in a cooperative and collegial manner to ensure cooperation between programs and across the agency