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Volunteer Director

Meals on Wheels of Mercer County

Ewing, NJ

The Volunteer Director is responsible for the strategic direction, development, and daily management of the volunteer program at MOWMC. This leadership role oversees the full lifecycle of volunteer engagement, from recruitment and onboarding to training, retention, and recognition aligned with our mission and service goals. In addition, the Director will spearhead community outreach initiatives to grow and diversify the volunteer base. This includes cultivating partnerships with local businesses, schools, faith-based groups, and civic organizations, as well as representing MOWMC at public events, speaking engagements, and networking opportunities to enhance visibility and community support.

Job Type: On-site, Full-time with occasional evenings and weekends

Salary Range: $65,000

Approximate Start Date: Immediately

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Please send resume and cover letter to outreach@mealsonwheelsmercer.org.

WIDNJ Posted Date: October 22, 2025



Development & Outreach Coordinator

United Way of Greater Mercer County

Hamilton, NJ

The Development & Outreach Coordinator, a critical role within the organization, will work in partnership with the Director of Strategic Partnerships and reporting to the President & CEO to foster meaningful relationship with donors, funders, volunteers and strategic partners. The Development & Outreach Coordinator is a full-time position focused on increasing financial support for the organization, enhancing community awareness, managing donor recognition programs and maintaining donor database records.

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000

Approximate Start Date: Immediately

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WIDNJ Posted Date: October 21, 2025



Volunteer & Corporate Partnerships Manager

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County

Trenton, NJ

The role oversees the full volunteer lifecycle—recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and recognition—while focusing on corporate engagement, event sponsorships, and volunteer-based fundraising opportunities. In addition, the position supports the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships with data entry, thank-you letters, sponsorship tracking, and partner follow-up. By combining volunteer coordination with corporate engagement and sponsorship acquisition, this role plays an integral part in advancing both community impact and fundraising success.

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000

Approximate Start Date: November 1, 2025

To apply, please email hrsupport@bgcmercer.org.



Development Officer, Special Events

SEEDS - Access Changes Everything

Newark, NJ

The Development Officer, Special Events manages SEEDS’ two key annual fundraising events – the Leading Change Benefit and the Golf Outing. The role also supports building and maintaining strong relationships with donors and prospective donors. Reporting to the Vice President, Development, the Development Officer develops and implements a comprehensive events calendar to achieve the annual event fundraising goals of SEEDS. Additionally, the Development Officer will provide support as needed for other SEEDS events throughout the year.

Job Type: Part-time, Hybrid

Salary Range: $33.33 per hour

Approximate Start Date: November 1, 2025

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to jobs@seedsaccess.org. Please include “Development Officer, Special Events” in subject line of email.

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Development Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations

SEEDS - Access Changes Everything

Newark, NJ

The Development Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive plan to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate and foundation donors and aims to build key partnerships to support strategic priorities. With equal parts externally facing and internally partnering, the Development Officer will have one eye on the organizational fundraising goals and the other on identifying and completing new opportunities. This role will focus on building relationships with corporate representatives and foundations that are able to support the needs for SEEDS programming and operations.

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Salary Range: $65,000

Approximate Start Date: November 1, 2025

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to jobs@seedsaccess.org. Please include “Development Officer, Corporate and Foundation Relations” in subject line of email.

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Resource Mobilization Internship

VisionSpring

VisionSpring seeks an Intern to work remotely with our US-based Resource Mobilization (fundraising) team. This individual will help to support our fundraising efforts, including prospect research, donor relations, proposal and report development, and data management. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Resource Mobilization.

Job Type: Internship, Remote (East/Central US preferred)

Salary Range: $1,500 per month

Approximate Start Date: January 2026

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Grants & Donor Engagement Associate

The Children's Home Society of New Jersey

Trenton, NJ

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 full-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.

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Salary Range: $48,720 - $52,080

Approximate Start Date: November 5, 2025

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Volunteer Services Specialist

HomeFront

Lawrenceville, NJ

The Volunteer Services Specialist is at the heart of HomeFront’s mission, serving as both the welcoming face and strategic connector for our incredible community of volunteers. This position blends the relational, hands-on nature of volunteer coordination with a human resources approach—interviewing and vetting individuals, providing thorough training, ensuring strong placements, conducting regular check-ins, and offering ongoing support to keep volunteers engaged and thriving.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $54,000 - $58,000

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Board Member (Volunteer Position)

New Jersey Food Democracy Collaborative Advisory

The mission of the New Jersey Food Democracy Collaborative (NJFDC) is to build, grow, and empower a grassroots network of food system stakeholders across the state. Our vision is a food and agricultural system that is resilient, safe, equitable, and prosperous.

We are seeking established and emerging leaders to join our Advisory Board – especially those with expertise in: grant writing & grants navigation, fundraising and development, and finance & business management.

Our volunteer Advisory Board brings together a diverse group of passionate people – food and farming experts, health professionals, communications strategists, policy specialists, and more. Together, we support staff, partners, and grassroots workgroups to build a food and farming system that benefits everyone.

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Design and Engagement Coordinator

Pillar Care Continuum

East Hanover, NJ

Pillar Care Continuum is seeking a dynamic and creative Design and Engagement Coordinator to lead the development of high-impact visual materials, immersive environments, and meaningful volunteer experiences. This multifaceted role blends hands-on design—including print, digital, and interior/event space design—with project coordination, community involvement, and direct interaction with individuals with developmental disabilities.

From concept to completion, you’ll manage creative projects that support outreach, awareness, and connection—whether through designing materials, transforming spaces, or facilitating interactive activities that bring volunteers and participants together. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role that requires creativity, flexibility, and a strong sense of initiative—ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, ever-changing environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

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Grant Writer

Younity

Lawrenceville, NJ

Younity is we are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Grant Writer to manage foundation and corporate grant activity. This part-time position is responsible for developing proposals, maintaining a grant calendar, tracking deadlines, and collaborating across departments to identify funding opportunities that align with Younity’s mission and strategic goals.

Job Type: Part-time, hybrid (15-20 hours a week)

Salary Range: $25/hour

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Chief Development Officer

Philabundance

Philadelphia, PA

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the executive team, this individual will join a mission-driven leadership team at a pivotal moment in the organization’s history, helping to build on 40 years of impact and guide Philabundance’s development program to new levels of growth, innovation, and sustainability. The next CDO will oversee a talented development staff and work closely with the senior staff, Board of Directors, corporate and foundation partners, and individual donors to expand philanthropic revenue. Building on recent successes, the CDO will strengthen major and planned giving, expand digital and community-based fundraising, and deepen donor engagement strategies to ensure sustainable growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: The anticipated salary range for this role is in the mid-to-high $100,000s, plus benefits, commensurate with experience.

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Grants and Content Writer

Capital Health Foundation

Pennington, NJ

The Grant and Content Writer is a critical member of the Capital Health Foundation team responsible for crafting compelling grant proposals, developing persuasive case narratives, and creating strategic content to support the Foundation’s fundraising, stewardship, and communication efforts on behalf of the healthcare system. This position plays a vital role in securing philanthropic funding from corporate partners and private foundations, while also contributing to the Foundation’s annual and quarterly publications that highlight the impact of donor contributions and the mission of Capital Health.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $34.30/hour

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Development Manager, Events & Donor Strategy

Meeting Essential Needs with Dignity, Inc. (MEND)

Orange, NJ

MEND is seeking a highly organized and motivated Development Manager to lead the planning and execution of donor-focused events and to support our major gifts strategy through donor research and data analysis. Reporting to the Director of Development and Communications, this role requires strong project management skills, comfort with data and fundraising systems, and the ability to coordinate across teams, volunteers, and timelines. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing event logistics, engaging donors and corporate groups, and using data to drive fundraising strategy. This position also plays a key role in supporting MEND leadership and volunteer committees to advance the organization’s development goals.

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid

Salary Range: $68,000

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Chief Development Officer

Harlem School of the Arts

New York, NY

Harlem School of the Arts stands at a pivotal moment in its 61-year history. With an extraordinary mission, strong community roots, and programs that change lives, the foundation is solid—but the path forward requires bold, strategic leadership in development. Reporting to the President and working across the institution, community and board of directors, the Chief Development Officer wi l be one of the architects of HSA’s financial future, charged with stabilizing and growing contributed revenue streams, rebuilding the development infrastructure, and cultivating the next generation of major donors and philanthropic partners.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $161,000 - $170,000, commensurate with experience

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Director of Development

Catholic Partnership Schools

Camden, NJ

Catholic Partnership Schools seeks a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Development to lead its advancement efforts and steward the organization’s growing base of philanthropic support. Reporting to the Executive Director, working closely with the Board of Directors, and serving as a key member of the leadership team, the Director of Development will design and implement a comprehensive philanthropic program that includes major gifts, annual giving, community, corporate and foundation partnerships, and special events. The ideal candidate will bring a deep commitment to educational equity, a talent for storytelling, and a proven record of accomplishment of cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors. The Director of Development also serves as the leader and manager of four employees in the Development Office. This is a remarkable opportunity to help shape the future of Catholic education in Camden by ensuring the financial sustainability and continued growth of a mission-driven and innovative organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000, commensurate with education, expertise, and experience

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Board of Directors

Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra

Princeton, NJ

Founded in 1960 as the Mercer County Symphonic Orchestra, the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) is one of New Jersey’s oldest and most respected youth music programs. Originally a collaboration among professional musicians (AFM Local 62), college students, and talented high schoolers, the organization evolved under Maestro Matteo Giammario into a dedicated training ground for youth. Today, GPYO remains committed to its founding ideals: to provide excellent training and performance opportunities for young musicians while cultivating a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

The Board of Directors of the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra is a volunteer leadership body that provides strategic oversight, governance, and support to advance GPYO’s mission: “To provide excellent training and performance opportunities for students seeking challenging musical ensemble experiences, while cultivating a lifelong appreciation of the arts.”

Job Type: Volunteer

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Major Gift Officer

Food Bank of South Jersey

Pennsauken, NJ

The Major Gift Officer is responsible for planning and implementing major gift giving and high-level fundraising strategy for FBSJ. The MGO will manage a group of prospective individual donors with the potential to give $10,000 or more. This position is responsible for researching, identifying and cultivating relationships with prospective major gift donors and planned giving donors, working to motivate donors to make major gifts to FBSJ.

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid

Salary Range: Starts at $83,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

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Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY

The new Senior Vice President (SVP) will join a dynamic leadership team that has been steering the institution into an exciting new era, following the historic appointment of its ninth and first female president, Dr. Susan Poser, in August 2021, and the addition of Provost Dr. Charlie Riordan in July 2022. The leadership team is investing heavily in academic programs for students while also growing the scholarly and research enterprise and reputation of the University. In 2025, Hofstra University earned the distinction of a High Spending and Doctorate Production University (R2) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, marking a significant milestone in the University’s academic and research trajectory. In addition, Hofstra recently launched an ambitious ten-year strategic plan, Hofstra 100, which reaches out to the University’s centennial in 2035. This plan focuses on academic excellence and bridges Hofstra's century of growth and accomplishment to the student-centric, technology-forward needs of the next era. In collaboration with the president, University leadership, and the Board of Trustees, the new senior vice president will grow the development and alumni affairs program and continue the quiet phase of a comprehensive campaign to support Hofstra 100.

Reporting to the president, the Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs will play a critical leadership role in advancing Hofstra's strategic goals. The SVP serves as a member of the president’s cabinet and a member of the senior leadership team, responsible for all aspects of university fundraising, development, alumni relations, and leadership recruitment. The SVP will be a trusted ambassador for the university, providing strategic counsel to the president and serving as the liaison to the Board of Trustees’ Committee on Development and Alumni Affairs. The new leader must maintain close and collaborative working relationships with the deans and administrative leaders, providing guidance and maximizing philanthropic impact in each of their units. The SVP will be responsible for driving the continued growth of major and principal gifts while preparing Hofstra for the public phase of its comprehensive campaign.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $400,000 - $425,000

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Donor Relations Specialist

Homefront

Lawrence Township, NJ

HomeFront is seeking a dedicated, innovative, and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Donor Relations Specialist. This critical role will be instrumental in advancing our mission by fostering meaningful relationships with mid-level loyal donors, enhancing community awareness, and supporting strategies to grow our donor base and revenue. The Donor Relations Specialist will collaborate closely with the Director of Development and Chief Development & Advancement Officer to design and implement strategic initiatives that enhance donor engagement, increase philanthropic contributions, and strengthen the connection between donors and HomeFront’s mission.

This position involves personalized donor stewardship, relationship cultivation, and executing innovative fundraising and friend-raising campaigns to further our organization’s impact. The successful candidate will be an organized and professional communicator, passionate about supporting families impacted by poverty and homelessness. They will have experience building and maintaining donor relationships, a strong commitment to philanthropy, and the energy and vision necessary to inspire and engage supporters at all levels. By joining HomeFront, you will become part of a team dedicated to alleviating family homelessness and building stronger communities. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $55,000 - $58,000

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Associate Alumnae of Douglass College

Associate Director of Development

New Brunswick, NJ

The AADC is seeking a development professional who is passionate about women’s empowerment to join in advancing our mission. Become part of a vibrant alumnae association and an advocate for women’s leadership and lifelong learning.

The Associate Director of Special Gifts oversees all AADC’s major and planned gift fundraising. This includes identification, solicitation and stewardship of individual and organizational special gift contributors. Serves as both a front-line relationship manager and volunteer coordinator. Administrative duties include proposal writing, stewardship reporting, marketing of special giving opportunities, annual plan development and budget oversight.

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

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Wake Up Narcolepsy

Community and Volunteer Engagement Consultant

Wake Up Narcolepsy seeks a detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and organized professional with demonstrated community engagement, volunteer organizing and fundraising success to join our team in a contractor capacity for a 3-5 month engagement. WUN is developing a national volunteer ambassador program and this role will be instrumental in its launch and pilot phase. The ideal candidate will dedicate 10-15 hours/week, with the potential to grow. A background in event and peer-to-peer fundraising, grassroots engagement/DIY and volunteer management is required. The ability to demonstrate need and impact creatively through story-telling is desired. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, as well as confidence in presenting.

Job Type: Temporary, part-time

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

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Wake Up Narcolepsy

Fundraising/Development Consultant

Wake Up Narcolepsy (WUN) seeks an experienced Fundraising/Development professional to engage as a Consultant in support WUN’s efforts to secure event sponsorship and registration for its day-long Bridging Perspectives event to be held late September in Boston. All work will be done remotely, no travel required.

Job Type: Temporary, part-time

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

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Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB)

Volunteer Social Media and Development Assistant

East Brunswick, NJ

The Part-Time Volunteer Social Media & Development Assistant will play a vital role in expanding PRAB’s visibility, engagement, and funding capacity. This position will be responsible for managing PRAB’s social media platforms, helping develop content that reflects our mission, and identifying new funding opportunities including grants, sponsorships, and partnerships.

Job Type: Part-time, unpaid

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Eva's Village

Individual Giving Manager

Paterson, NJ

The Individual Giving Manager is responsible for building and leading a dynamic individual giving program that supports long-term organizational sustainability. This role oversees the full spectrum of moves management—from identification to stewardship—for individual donors across all giving levels. Key areas of focus include converting event donors to annual supporters, identifying and cultivating major and planned gift prospects, and increasing donor engagement and retention through strategic and personalized outreach.

The Individual Giving Manager will work closely with the Chief Advancement Officer (CAO), CEO, Board members, and other external stakeholders to achieve ambitious revenue goals, including a $1.5–$1.75M annual target from major and planned gifts.

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000

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AAPI New Jersey

Montclair, NJ

Development Director

AAPI New Jersey is in search of a Development Director to lead individual giving, corporate partnerships, and special events. We seek a candidate with demonstrated passion for our mission who will help us continue to build out the infrastructure and relationships that have helped to fuel our strong growth trajectory. This is an exciting opportunity to join our leadership team at a critical time of growth, with strong potential to help shape the future of New Jersey’s leading Asian American and Pacific Islander advocacy organization.

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

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Morven Museum & Garden

Princeton, NJ

Marketing Director

The Marketing Director ensures maximum positive visibility for Morven Museum & Garden by shaping the brand and narrative for Morven to increase the local and regional awareness of the organization. This position works to attract and retain visitors, members, volunteers, and donors, by devising strategic museum marketing efforts through research, writing, promotions, digital and print communications, and social media engagement. The Marketing Director is a key member of the museum's senior leadership team and reports to the Executive Director.

Job Type: Full-time, with some hybrid flexibility

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

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Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton
Trenton, NJ

Case-Aid SOAR

Assists in providing the fundamental aspects of programs or cases and assists in providing client services, including support for families, under close and regular supervision.

Catholic Charities is a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing mental health, poverty-reduction, and social and crisis services to individuals and families, especially those affected by trauma and adversity. Our experienced professionals use evidence-based interventions to help people achieve their goals.

Email resume and cover letter to mfriedman@cctrenton.org to apply.

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid

Salary Range: $20/hour (Full-time)

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Eva's Village

Paterson, NJ

Institutional Giving Manager

Eva’s Village seeks a dynamic, relationship-driven fundraiser to build and manage a strong portfolio of foundations and corporate partners. The Institutional Giving Manager will drive growth by identifying and soliciting new funding opportunities while also nurturing and expanding existing relationships. This role involves deeply understanding donor priorities, educating them about Eva’s Village’s services, and securing funding through effective communication, cultivation, and stewardship.

The Institutional Giving Manager, reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, will be a key member on the development team, collaborating with the Individual Giving Manager, Grant Writer, Digital Media Specialist and Database Coordinator, to achieve fundraising goals.

With significant support from our seasoned grant writer who researches grant opportunities, drafts proposals and manages our grants tracking system, the Institutional Giving Manager will also research funding opportunities, collaborate with the Grant Writer to develop comprehensive and compelling proposals, ensure proposals are submitted on a timely basis, and approve reports prior to submission.

Job Type: Full-time, hybrid

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000

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RWJ University Hospital Foundation

New Brunswick, NJ

Development Officer

Serving as an integral member of the fundraising team, the Development Officer is responsible for the virtual and in-person engagement, cultivation and solicitation of donors and prospects, emphasizing managing donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually, and seeking support for hospital fundraising priorities both capital and programmatic. This position is charged with sustaining positive and mutually rewarding relations between the Foundation and its mid-level donors, partnering with the Foundation s development team and volunteers to determine the best strategies for effective cultivation and stewardship of donors to maximize donor impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: Approximately $60,000 -$70,000

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Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ

Director of Major Gifts

Reporting to the Vice President of OEC and Executive Director of the Foundation, the Director of Major Gifts (Director 1, D32) is responsible for a portfolio of 125-150 major gift prospects, private foundations/corporations, and donors. The Director of Major Gifts shall identify (with assistance from Prospect Research staff), engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, and friends of Ramapo who have the financial capacity to make a gift of $10,000+. The Director will have annual expectations for philanthropic income produced, personal visits, and other actions with donors and prospects.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Ramapo offers a comprehensive benefits package through the State of New Jersey to full-time employees including health care, dental, prescription drug plans, retirement, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

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