Manager, Development & Communications

The Manager, Development & Communications will play a critical role in executing SMM's fundraising strategy and growing revenue through event management, donor communications and engagement, while serving as the primary administrator of our database.

You will report to the Senior Director, Development & Communications and play a central role in shaping our growth.

What You Will Manage

• Four 100-150 person events and up to six cultivation events annually.
• Conduct prospect research and develop personalized strategies to transition occasional givers into major donors.
• Content creation and execution of digital fundraising and peer-to-peer campaigns across web and social platforms.
• Creation of engaging fundraising collateral and donor communication content.

What You’ll Support

• Database Administration management via Salesforce to increase mechanization and efficiency.
• Oversee digital giving platforms and maintain profiles.
• Seamless cross-departmental collaboration between fundraising, communications, and operations teams.

Why Join Us?

We are ambitious and mission-driven. Every partnership created and dollar raised directly increases the number of meals recovered and communities served. If you want to build something meaningful, and be accountable for measurable growth, we’d love to meet you.

We have strong developmental opportunities for our team members, especially during the onboarding

period.

Who You Are

• A mission driven fundraising professional who is deeply passionate about tackling food insecurity and environmental sustainability.
• A relationship builder who possesses exceptional written and verbal communication skills with an ability to connect authentically with diverse donor communities.
• A detailed-oriented & tech-savvy team player who is enthusiastic about data integrity, proficient with CRMs, and comfortable adopting new software and tools.
• An exceptional project manager capable of balancing multiple event deadlines and operational targets in a fast-paced environment.
• You thrive in dynamic environments and are creative and solutions-oriented.

The Ideal Candidate Brings:

• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor stewardship, and event coordination.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Workspace, Excel, and donor management CRMs (e.g. Give Lively, Salesforce, or equivalent).
• Requirements: Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle (required).
• Flexibility: Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for special fundraising events (in New Jersey or New York City).

Benefits & Work Environment

• Performance incentive opportunities
• 401(k) matching program
• Generous PTO & Holidays
• Flexible and entrepreneurial work culture
• Mission-driven, high-growth organization
• Collaborative and innovative team environment
• Current benefits package does not include employer-sponsored health insurance

Location

Candidates should reside within commuting distance of Princeton, NJ.

For more information about Share My Meals and its mission, visit www.sharemymeals.org.

Share My Meals is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities to apply.

To Apply

If you possess these qualifications and are eager to join a mission-driven organization dedicated to

increasing food security, we encourage you to apply.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to smm-search@sharemymeals.org: a

cover letter/email that details why you are interested in Share My Meals and a current resume as a PDF attachment.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Performance incentive opportunities
• 401(k) matching program
• Generous PTO & Holidays
• Flexible and entrepreneurial work culture
• Mission-driven, high-growth organization
• Collaborative and innovative team environment
• Current benefits package does not include employer-sponsored health insurance