Development Officer

ALL STARS PROJECT INC. • Newark, NJ

6d • $56,000 - $65,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Officer is a key member of the All Stars Project (ASP) of New Jersey (NJ) development team, which raises $1.75 million annually to support our NJ operations. This position combines frontline fundraising, donor engagement, grant writing, event management and development operations to strengthen and grow the organization’s philanthropic partnerships while developing as a fundraiser and leader. Working closely with the Director of Development, the Development Officer will help cultivate and steward individual, corporate and foundation relationships through strategic communications, donor meetings, fundraising campaigns, grant proposals and reports, and special events. The role manages a portfolio to develop meaningful relationships that inspire increased engagement and charitable investment. It also requires active collaboration across ASP’s national Development team and broader organization, contributing to shared fundraising goals, continuous learning, and a culture of growth, feedback, and partnership. The position is a hybrid role and typically requires three days of in-person attendance in the ASP New Jersey regional office.

Requirements

• Two or more years of professional experience in fundraising, sales, business development, client relations, or other relationship-centered role.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to build authentic relationships and inspire confidence and trust with a wide range of audiences, including donors, volunteers, corporate partners, board members, and colleagues.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Proficient in organizational and project management, planning and prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Belief in the All Stars Project's mission and human development philosophy, with a collaborative, growth-oriented approach to building relationships across diverse communities and a willingness to learn, take initiative, and grow as a fundraising professional.
• Proven administrative skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Discretion and sensitivity in handling and safeguarding confidential information.
• Flexibility in schedule. Evenings are sometimes required for high-level meetings and fundraising events.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit direct solicitation experience is preferred.
• Experience researching, writing, and developing foundation and corporate grant proposals and reports, marketing content, and other professional communications skills preferred.
• Experience in Raiser’s Edge NXT, AirTable, and Constant Contact (or comparable CRMs and project management systems) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of approximately 80–100 individual donors and prospects, primarily giving between $50 and $2,500, through personalized cultivation, frontline solicitation, stewardship, and ongoing engagement.
• Develop and implement individualized engagement strategies to increase donor retention, giving levels, and long-term philanthropic partnership that reflect ASP's relationship-centered approach to fundraising.
• Conduct donor outreach through phone calls, email, virtual meetings, and in-person visits, documenting all interactions in Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Support the implementation of ASP New Jersey's annual strategy in partnership with the Director of Development and National Annual Campaign team to achieve $1.75 million in fundraising.
• Coordinate donor, foundation, corporate partner, trustee, and prospect meetings, including briefing materials, scheduling, follow-up, and next-step strategies.
• Produce donor-centered communications, including email newsletters, stewardship messages, fundraising appeals, impact stories, campaign materials, and special announcements.
• Research prospective corporate and foundation supporters to identify new funding opportunities.
• Research, write, and coordinate Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), grant proposals, reports, and supporting materials to submit, secure, and steward foundation and corporate funding.
• Maintain grant calendars, reporting deadlines, and proposal tracking to ensure timely submissions and compliance with funder requirements.
• Partner with program and finance staff to gather data, outcomes, and financial information for grant applications and reports.
• Support the planning and execution of the annual New Jersey Fall Benefit by managing donor outreach, invitation tracking, sponsorship fulfillment, registration, reporting, acknowledgments, and post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate and produce donor cultivation and stewardship events, including Board and Trustee meetings, receptions, volunteer experiences, and other fundraising activities.
• Assist with logistics and fundraising activities that maximize donor engagement before, during, and after events.
• Maintain accurate donor records and gift data in Raiser's Edge NXT and other development systems.
• Coordinate acknowledgment letters, donor recognition, meeting notes, portfolio management, Airtable views, and electronic filing systems.
• Manage pledge tracking and collections, ensuring timely follow-up and accurate reporting.
• Prepare fundraising reports, donor lists, and other materials to support development strategy and decision-making.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level