The Nonprofit Staffing Solution

Development Manager

Hybrid role located in Manhattan 4 days onsite 1 day remote

Salary: $60,000 to $75,000

Job Responsibilities

Data Administration:

" Develop and oversee all data entry/donation processing, create coding systems for consistent donor tracking, create donor portfolios for relevant staff, build out our metrics systems that measure performance;

" Create dashboards tracking development performance, budget versus actuals, and other representations of donor activities and outcomes;

" Create consistency and efficiency in the development department's data collection, maintenance, and reporting;

" Prepare and mail thank you/acknowledgment letters to donors;

" Create and maintain reports that help drive the department's decision-making; lead in creating a department driven by data;

" Assist in budget planning with donor reports and data analysis.

Direct Mail

" Create annual mail/email plan and revenue budget each fiscal year;

" Write, produce, and mail written solicitations for small gifts, donor cultivation pieces, vacation appeals, Giving Tuesday, etc.;

" Plan and execute complimentary email strategies in tandem with written appeals, mailings, and other digital initiatives;

" Oversee Mailchimp data syncing, email design, and maintenance to successfully communicate and fundraise with a variety of communities;

Development Operations

" Liaise with Finance to ensure systematic recording & reconciliation, and develop a clear understanding of how development can best work with Finance to ensure accurate reporting;

" Develop a training program to ensure the development team is utilizing our data systems to their fullest capabilities;

" Ensure development has systems in place to be more efficient; letterhead, envelopes, and other supplies are available;

" Assist with donor prospecting for team members;

" Assemble media kits for meetings with stakeholders and donors;

" Assist with planning and executing special events and projects (mailings, revenue reports, donor tracking, maintaining RSVP lists, run event check-in, budget recap of revenue for events);

" Assist with updating the website;

" Volunteer engagement, orientation, and support when needed;

Qualifications And Skills

" Associate's or Bachelor's level (degree-holding/currently enrolled or equivalent in experience);

" Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and Adobe;

" Strongly Preferred - proficient with DonorPerfect or other donor/customer database management software or a quick learner;

" Excellent writing, communication, organizational, and time-management skills;

" Detail-oriented;

" Interest in working in the nonprofit sector or aging services a plus;

" Must be a team player, be flexible, and take initiative;

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

" Writing (grant, appeals, newsletters, press releases)

" 1-2 years of work experience in a fundraising environment
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Business Consulting and Services

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