Development Associate

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

Sharsheret, a fast-paced and growing national breast and ovarian cancer organization, seeks a proactive, detail-oriented full-time Development Associate in our Teaneck, NJ office with a passion for nonprofit healthcare and education and a focus on building institutional corporate relationships. The successful candidate should thrive in a collaborative environment, have a strategic mindset and the ability to manage relationship-building and program execution. An understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the Jewish and/or health care landscape is a plus. This position is hybrid with 2 days a week in the NJ office. 

Responsibilities:

1. Corporate Partnership Development:

• Support management of portfolio of 50+ pharmaceutical/laboratory companies.
• Identify and maintain relationships with pharmaceutical representatives and fundraising opportunities.
• Coordinate meetings with pharmaceutical companies.
• Research potential pharmaceutical company partners.
• Draft tailored proposals and funding requests.
• Suggest and align program ideas with organizational goals and pharma interests.

2. Grant Management:

• Cultivate, solicit and steward gifts through pharma rep meetings and grant and proposal writing.
• Oversee the implementation of approved grant-funded programs.
• Ensure compliance with grant deliverables to maintain accurate reporting
• Act as a liaison between the organization and pharmaceutical partners.

3. Program Execution and Reporting:

• Coordinate and assist the implementation of approved grant-funded programs and ensure compliance with grant deliverables to maintain accurate reporting.
• Ensure branding and recognition requirements for pharmaceutical partners are met.
  Collaborate internally between Sharsheret’s clinical and outreach teams to ensure organizational commitments are met and program execution.
• Prepare detailed reports on program outcomes and impact for funders.
• Contribute to team meetings, strategy sessions, and project planning.

4. Fundraising Support:

• Participate in the planning and execution of fundraising initiatives as part of the development team.
• Represent Sharsheret at national conferences, as needed.
• Attend fundraising events, assisting with setup, coordination, and cleanup.
• Utilize donor database tracking system for donor activity and generate reports as needed from Donor Perfect and Givecloud.

 Qualifications:

• Available to occasionally work evenings and travel to approximately 2 out of state conferences, as needed.
• This position reports to the Senior Development Associate and works collaboratively with another team member in a similar role. The candidate will also interact with various internal departments and external partners.

Experience:

• 1-2 years in a Jewish, healthcare, fundraising, grant management, corporate partnerships, nonprofit development or related field.
• Experience in healthcare, pharma, or cancer education programs is highly desirable.
• Passion for issues related to cancer and the Jewish community

Skills:

• Strong research, writing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with reporting metrics and evaluation tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

 TO APPLY:

Send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. No telephone calls please. Salary ($55,000-$65,000) and benefits commensurate with experience. Sharsheret provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, creed, religion, political belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or age.