Development Manager

Job Purpose: The Development Manager (DM) plays a vital role in advancing JFCS's mission through strategic fundraising, donor engagement, volunteer leadership, and community relationship-building. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the DM will help execute integrated fundraising initiatives that support organizational growth, deepen community engagement, and strengthen long-term philanthropic support.

This highly collaborative and externally facing role is responsible for driving revenue growth and engagement across JFCS's signature fundraising initiatives - Ride to Fight Hunger, Celebration Dinner, and the Women's Philanthropy Initiative. The DM will cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners while helping to build a sustainable pipeline of supporters and future leaders.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, relationship-driven fundraising professional who thrives in a mission-focused environment and is passionate about building meaningful community connections that translate into impact.

Duties & Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

· Execute annual fundraising and engagement strategies that drive growth and increase community participation.

· Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners; achieve fundraising goals including those for event sponsorship.

· Manage/grow fundraising for Ride to Fight Hunger, Celebration Dinner, and Women's Philanthropy initiatives.

· Identify and develop new corporate sponsorship opportunities and strategic community partnerships.

· Support the CEO and CDO in annual fund, endowment, and major gift strategies.

· Develop sponsorship proposals, donor communications, event collateral, and fundraising materials.

· Manage fundraising event platforms and collaborate on updates to the agency website and digital fundraising content.

· With CEO and CDO, develop donor and volunteer communications, including newsletters and stewardship outreach.

· Track and analyze fundraising performance metrics, donor engagement activity, and sponsorship growth to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Volunteer Leadership & Community Engagement

· Partnering with Volunteer Manager and CDO, recruit, cultivate, and support volunteer leaders and fundraising committees.

· Foster strong relationships with volunteers, board members, sponsors, and community stakeholders to strengthen organizational visibility and engagement.

· Help build a pipeline of engaged volunteers, advocates, donors, and future lay leaders.

· Represent JFCS at community events, networking opportunities, and partnership meetings throughout Northern New Jersey.

Do you have experience in Non-profit experience?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, · Bachelor's degree + 3-5 years fundraising experience within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.

· Success in fundraising, sponsorship development, donor cultivation, event management, and achieving revenue goals.

· Experience managing large-scale fundraising events such as galas, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, walks, rides, or community engagement events preferred.

· Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.

· Experience working effectively with volunteer leaders, committees, and boards.

· Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

· Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities, deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Proficiency in MS Office, familiarity with donor databases and fundraising platforms (DonorPerfect, Rallybound, CRM).

· Knowledge of the Northern New Jersey philanthropic and Jewish community landscape preferred.

· Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and travel locally as needed.

Salary: $70,000-$75,000

Jewish Family & Children's Services of Northern New Jersey (JFCS) is a nonprofit, health & human services agency committed to improving the lives of individuals and families across our region. Rooted in Jewish values and tradition, we offer compassionate, professional support to all who turn to us, regardless of background, faith, identity, or circumstance. OUR MISSION is to strengthen and enhance the well-being of the community by providing high-quality services that meet life's many challenges.