Development Manager

About Advance NYC

Advance NYC is a leading consulting firm dedicated to meeting the flexible, on-demand needs of non-profit organizations. From transformative campaigns to strategic plans and annual fundraising activities, our team collaborates with clients to create and execute customized strategies that increase organizational stability and capacity. Advance NYC has had the privilege of working with a wide range of leading arts and cultural, education, economic development, public green space, and social service organizations. For a full list of clients, visit advancenyc.com/clients.

Advance NYC continuously works to incorporate and foster a diversity of perspectives and experiences on our team. We are deeply committed both to creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment for employees of all races, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities, and to ensuring that our team reflects the landscape of our clients and communities we serve.

Advance NYC is committed to supporting the well-being of our employees: we endeavor to pay them fairly, provide professional development opportunities that directly align with their goals, promote from within, and foster a supportive workplace that allows everyone to place our full trust in each other and do our best work. The employee workload is structured to be accomplished within a 40-hour work week, and while the occasional long day or week happens, we strive for it to be an exception and not the norm. We respect each team member’s life outside of the office and set expectations both internally and with our clients to ensure that established working hours are observed. We encourage our employees to take vacation, and we build our teams so that everyone has the necessary backup to take time off.

About this Role

Advance NYC is currently seeking a full-time Development Manager to join a team focused on providing strategic counsel and fundraising support for a portfolio of 4-6 clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, motivated professional who is interested in advancing their career in nonprofit fundraising and working with a diverse portfolio of client organizations.

Reporting to a Senior Director and in collaboration with others on the team, the Manager will support the development and manage the execution of a giving strategy for each client, including: advising on general donor, major donor, corporate, and Board opportunities; drafting outreach to current and prospective donors; managing annual and special campaigns; steering and executing select events as needed (i.e. cultivation events, benefits, and galas); and ensuring proactive planning to meet all contributed income goals. Managers also collaborate with their Senior Director on the development and execution of Strategic Plans, Opportunity Assessments, and other organizational strategy deliverables. The Manager will be supported by an Associate, and will collaborate with specialists in institutional giving/grant writing as needed. 

This is a primarily virtual position. While Advance NYC operates in a virtual office, this position requires some in-person attendance as needed for select client meetings, internal meetings, and other related tasks in the NYC metro area. Advance NYC’s office hours are generally 10AM - 6PM EST  Monday-Friday with the occasional evening and/or weekend obligation. Team members may exercise a more flexible schedule within the 40-hour work week as client commitments and team needs allow.

Qualifications & Experience

 We appreciate the value of myriad life and work experiences, recognize that many paths might adequately prepare someone for this role, and encourage anyone who believes they would be a good fit to apply. A successful candidate will have some combination of the below experience and skills:

• 4-6 years of direct non-profit experience, preferably in fundraising
• Superior writing skills, with a track record of clear, efficient professional writing
• Experience developing and implementing sound fundraising strategies and assessment tools
• Experience managing professional relationships of all kinds - from internal staff to donors to Board members 
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously, interfacing with multiple internal and external collaborators
• Confident and efficient written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and be resourceful in approaching projects
• Experience working in CRM databases such as Salesforce, Patron Manager, Ovationtix, and Raiser's Edge 
• A growth mindset and a habit of curiosity

Essential for performing this role:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Ability to work remotely, which includes access to a phone, computer, and reliable internet
• Ability to travel to client meetings in the NYC metro area
• Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends

Compensation:
Throughout the interview process, we will focus on learning the depth and breadth of each candidate’s background and experience and will use that information to determine the best offer while considering internal pay equity. Commensurate with experience, the starting salary for this full-time (40-hour) position begins at $72K and caps at $78K. To ensure parity across employees at the same level, Advance uses a salary band system; the salary band for a Manager is $72K-$92K. Once hired, employees receive annual cost-of-living adjustments and are eligible for performance-based salary increases each year, up to $92K for this position.

Advance NYC also provides generous contributions toward health and dental insurance, paid vacation time and sick time, 13 paid holidays + EOY paid week off, summer Fridays (ending the work day at 2PM, as client needs allow), a 401k program with employer contribution, eligibility for flexible and remote work, a stipend for home office equipment, FSA eligibility, and competitive parental and family leave.

To Apply:
Please email your resume and a 1-page cover letter telling us more about yourself and why you are interested in the position to jobs@advancenyc.com.  We will accept applications until October 20th, conduct interviews in late October, and ideally hire for an early-December start date.