Development Associate, Special Events & Community Outreach

Join our team and become a part of something bigger - a force for change in the fight against hunger. The Community Foodbank of New Jersey is more than just a food bank - we champion healthier lifestyles and positivelyimpactsocial and economic change. Together we can create a stronger, more resilient New Jersey for everyone.

• Development Operations:
  
  Maintain donor, sponsor, prospect, and event-related records; manage pipeline tracking; create and maintain campaign, event, and fundraising records; generate fundraising and performance reports; track event revenue, sponsorship commitments, donor pledges, and payment status; conduct donor and prospect research; assist with donor portfolios, prospect lists, fundraising analyses, and post-event reporting.
• Donor Stewardship:
  
  Draft special event acknowledgement letters for leadership review and approval; track sponsorship fulfillment and donor benefits; coordinate recognition across events, campaigns, publications, signage, and digital platforms; assist with impact reports, stewardship materials, donor communications, briefing materials, engagement reports, stewardship calendars, fulfillment deliverables, and outreach messages.
• Financial Operations:
  
  Process invoices, payment requests, reimbursements, and expense reports through Concur and organizational systems; prepare and monitor event and campaign financial tracking documents; assist with revenue reconciliation in partnership with Finance and Donor Services; track sponsorship payments, donor commitments, pledge balances, and outstanding invoices; support budget monitoring and expense tracking.
• Administrative Support:
  
  Manage and monitor the SECO shared email inbox; maintain team files, records, templates, and shared resources; develop, document, and update SOPs and workflow processes; prepare reports, presentations, dashboards, and meeting materials; support administrative functions, special projects, and organizational systems that improve operational efficiency and consistency.

• Opportunity for Impact:
  
  At CFBNJ, your work drives meaningful changes.
  
  Just last year, we provided over 90 million meals and
  35 million poundsof fresh produce to our neighbors in need.
• Wellness that Works for You:
  Rooted in our culture of caring, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, generous sick/personal time off, 14 paid holidays, childcare resources, and organization-wide engagement days for rest and reflection.
• Professional Development:
  
  Grow your career through our Learning Lab, with access to workshops, online courses, and book resources. We also offer tuitionassistanceand certificate reimbursement for job-related training to support continuous growth.
• Recognition and Belonging:
  
  We celebrate great workand grow inspiration with Bonusly, our peer-recognition platform, and foster community through employee resource groups to create space to uplift voices and strength connections
• Retirement Planning:
  Plan confidently for your future in our 401(k) program, including a 4% company match after one year of service.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising operations, donor services, project management, event administration, or related fields.
• Experience with CRM/database management, preferably Salesforce.
• Strong organizational, project management, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple…