Development Associate

Job Description

Goodwill Rescue Mission (GRM), Founded 1896

Mission Statement: Goodwill Rescue Mission will enable the poor, homeless, and addicted of

Newark to encounter Christ through compassionate care that meets their immediate needs

encouraging many to dare to hope for a life of dignity made possible through the Mission’s

spiritually rich and vocationally focused program of sustainable comprehensive life

transformation.

Vision Statement: Goodwill Rescue Mission will be the most effective provider of

compassionate care and comprehensive life transformation services to the poor, homeless, and

addicted of Newark, enabling the hurting and lost to dare to hope that they can be fully

restored in the dignity of their humanity as they embrace a lifestyle committed to being a

productive member of their community.

Position: Development Associate

Job Status: Salary; Exempt

Reports to: Director of Development

Position Summary: The Development Associate is responsible for all administrative aspects of

development and public relations activities, working closely with GRM staff and consultants to

achieve the goals of the organization’s marketing and fundraising program.

Responsibilities Include:

1. On a daily basis, assist the Director of Development and the development team with

administrative duties and functions.

2. Plan, coordinate, and execute special events.

3. Develop and manage content for social media and email marketing.

79 University Avenue

Newark, NJ 07102

973.621.9560

www.grmnewark.org

4. Assist with volunteer management, working closely with GRM staff in assuring that

individuals and groups are properly cared for and followed-up with.

5. Be trained on Raiser’s Edge software and learn all aspects of the gift processing,

including gift entry and thank you receipting.

6. Make donor thank you calls, engaging the donors in conversation, with the goal of

inviting them into a deeper relationship with the Mission.

7. Work with GRM program staff to gather content for direct mail elements, such as stories

for newsletters, photographs, statistics, advertisements, and other resources.

8. Manage relationships with outside vendors, including direct mail and marketing

support, gathering content for website updates.

9. Review all promotional and marketing material copy and artwork for spelling, grammar,

factual details and design layout.

10. Oversee processing thank you letters & correspondence to major donors, businesses,

churches and associations, assuring timely receipts.

11. Routinely interact with residents, guests, volunteers, and visitors.

12. Assist with donor concerns and to communicate issues of concern to the Director of

Development or appropriate staff.

13. On an as needed basis, assist in the writing and creation of publicity materials, e.g.

brochures, fliers, invitations, etc.

14. Assist in promoting Goodwill Rescue Mission at events (e.g. Civic and Community

Events, Church Mission Fairs, etc.) as needed.

15. Lead in prayer, Bible study, or devotions during staff meetings.

16. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Computer literate.

2. Strong experience with Microsoft Office products. This includes the knowledge and

ability to perform mail merge functions.

3. Working knowledge of database management. Experience with Raiser’s Edge

fundraising software a plus, but not necessary. Training will be provided.

4. Good writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

5. Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management,

and general administration.

6. Ability to communicate effectively.

7. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

8. Ability to problem solve and deal with confrontation in a calm, reconciling manner.

9. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.