Development Associate

Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS)

NNJLS is seeking a highly motivated Development Associate to work collaboratively with the development team and other stakeholders in support of effective fundraising strategies. Reporting to the Director of Development and Development Manager, this role will assist with grant reporting; develop proposals for government, foundation, and corporate funders; engage with funders, elected officials, and public agencies; identify and cultivate potential public and private funding sources; and collaborate with outreach and communications teams to ensure deliverables are met and messaging is consistent. The Development Associate will also serve as a key coordination point between development, communications, and outreach, helping ensure that grant deliverables, partner relationships, and communications activities are coordinated and documented across all active funding sources. The successful candidate will be well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Primary Responsibilities

· Maintain and manage a grants calendar including, but not limited to, deadlines, contacts, responsible persons, reporting criteria, and other support information

· Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and reports

· Assist with researching potential funding sources, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies

· Assist in developing fundraising materials, proposals, presentations, and correspondence for prospective donors and funders, including annual reports and donor communications

· Support coordination of our fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events

· Collaborate with the communications team to ensure consistent messaging across all fundraising channels, and support coordination of grant-specific communications and outreach deliverables across development, communications, and outreach

· Assist with market and audience research to identify trends, target demographics, and opportunities that support targeted outreach and engagement efforts

· Assist with maintaining and organizing CRM and constituent data to improve segmentation, reporting, and targeted communications

· Assist with the development and coordination of communications outreach materials

· Track and document community partnerships and outreach contacts with potential funding implications, and flag prospects to your supervisor

· Assist in tracking grant compliance deliverables across active funding sources, including reporting requirements for communications and outreach activities

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· At least two years of administrative or related office experience

· Passion for social justice and commitment to serving low-income individuals and families

· Genuine interest in working across teams, with a passion for communications and community engagement in service of a mission-driven organization

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

· Detail-oriented, flexible, and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

· Demonstrated ability to think strategically, work independently, and manage multiple deadlines

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel, and other CRM platforms

· Prior experience in development management is a plus

Preferred: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree; familiarity with legal services, public interest programs, and nonprofit organizations; fluency in Spanish or another language.

Location: Based in the Jersey City office.

Salary/Benefits

NNJLS provides an attractive starting salary range of $52,000–$58,000, commensurate with experience, along with a generous benefits and paid time off package, including comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance; a 10% employer contribution to a 401(a) retirement plan; a voluntary 403(b) retirement plan; 15 vacation days, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, and 15 paid holidays annually; flexible hybrid remote work schedules after a 90-day waiting period; in-house training that offers CLE credit; and access to federal student loan forgiveness programs for qualifying employees.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications to [email protected].

Pay: $52,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jersey City, NJ 07306