Donor And Grants Engagement Associate
The Donor and Grants Engagement Associate supports CHSofNJ's fundraising efforts by providing key coordination and writing support across two strategic areas : individual donor engagement and institutional grants development. This part-time role is ideal for a strong communicator who enjoys writing, researching, and managing details that help deepen donor and funder relationships.
The coordinator will work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer, Senior Grant Writer, and Development team to help ensure timely donor communications, effective campaign execution, and grant preparation support.
Full-time : 35 hours per week
Salary Range : $29.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexibility Spending Account, Life and LTD Insurances, 403(b) plans
PTO : Vacation, Sick, Personal, Wellness, and Holidays
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Donor Engagement
- Support the planning and execution of donor cultivation activities, including small events, tours, and engagement opportunities.
- Conduct prospect research on individuals and corporate donors to inform cultivation strategies and support pipeline development.
- Maintain and update donor information, contact history, and engagement notes in the CRM system, ensuring data accuracy and segmentation readiness.
- Proactively reach out to prospective donors and corporate contacts via email or phone to schedule introductory meetings with the Chief Advancement Officer or other senior leaders
- Coordinate logistics for donor meetings and prepare briefing materials to support donor cultivation and relationship-building efforts.
Grants Support
Research prospective funders, including foundations and corporate sponsors.Assist in preparing grant proposals and supporting documents under the direction of the Senior Grant WriterTrack deadlines and deliverables using the internal grants calendarOrganize files and ensure accurate recordkeeping of submissions and reports.Help gather data and program information for grant reports.Team & Administrative Support
Participate in Advancement team meetings and planning sessionsMaintain organized internal filing systems and boilerplate contentAssist with interdepartmental collaboration as neededQualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceRequired :
12 years of experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit administrationExcellent writing, editing, and communication skillsOrganized, deadline-oriented, and self-directedComfort working with Microsoft Office and / or Google WorkspacePreferred :
Familiarity with donor databasesBasic understanding of grant proposal componentsExperience supporting fundraising campaigns or stewardship activitiesInterest in building a career in nonprofit development or communications