Development & Grant Assistant

OUR MISSION AND VISION

YWCA Northern New Jersey is committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, advancing social justice, supporting families, and strengthening communities. For more than 100 years, YWCA NNJ has worked to advance racial justice, gender equity, safety, and wellness through programs, advocacy, and community partnerships.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Development Assistant provides administrative and operational support for YWCA Northern New Jersey’s development and grant activities, with approximately half of the position focused on development and fundraising support and half on grant administration. Responsibilities include supporting fundraising activities, donor relations, events, development communications, and maintaining development databases and systems, as well as assisting with grant tracking, documentation, reporting, deadlines, and related administrative functions.

The position will work collaboratively across departments and with donors, funders, and community partners and must be highly organized, detail-oriented, technologically proficient, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have an Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Development or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• You have 1-2 years of administrative, development, fundraising, grant, nonprofit, or professional related experience preferred.
• You have experience working in a nonprofit, grant-funded, fundraising, or administrative environment preferred.
• You have strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• You work effectively with diverse communities, teams, and stakeholders.
• You are committed to social justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• You lead with empathy, integrity, accountability, collaboration, and sound judgment.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Supplemental coverages
• Retirement plan
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Paid family medical leave
• Employee Benefits Perk Program
• Employee pricing for YWCA NNJ-sponsored events
• Professional development opportunities

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

YWCA Northern New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming workplace. We consider all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, pregnancy or breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital or civil union status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation and to providing reasonable accommodation as required by law.