MOVE|NYC| is Hiring a Development Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Manager drives the expansion of MOVE|NYC|'s individual giving portfolio, overseeing our major donor circle and annual campaigns, developing new giving and engagement opportunities, supporting our annual gala and cultivation events, and managing Board development efforts. They will also support select institutional giving activities. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this full‑time, exempt, hybrid role carries significant responsibility for meeting the organization’s $1M annual contributed income budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

INDIVIDUAL GIVING (50% of time) Oversee annual giving campaigns and the cultivation/stewardship of the major donor circle Manage donor and Board relationships, including site visits, event invitations, and gift solicitation timelines Implement donor engagement strategies, including the launch of a Junior Board and an alumni giving circle Conduct research into individual donors to identify opportunities for giving potential and increased renewals Partner with the Marketing & Programs Teams to execute seamless fundraising campaigns and events Prepare and participate in Board Development & Gala Committees and staff meetings, distributing action items SPECIAL EVENTS (30% of time) Plan and execute the annual gala, including timeline management, guest lists, sponsorship coordination, and donor experience Coordinate cultivation events and other opportunities to engage individual donors and deepen relationships DATABASE OPERATIONS (10% of time) Manage CRM (Bloomerang) and ensure accuracy of relationship tracking/pipelines and gift processing Generate queries, reports, and provide data analyses to support budgeting and fundraising opportunities Collaborate with the Finance Team to perform monthly reconciliations of contributed income GRANT COMPLIANCE SUPPORT (10% of time) Draft introductory materials and select Letter of Inquiry narratives for funding opportunities Support preparations for all necessary cross‑departmental fundraising materials (board lists, financial statements, work samples) for complex proposals led by the Institutional Giving Team Research and track new funding opportunities, as needed

SCHEDULE

The Development Manager is exempt from overtime, generally scheduled to work 40 hours per week. Occasional evenings and weekends are required for annual activities and events. General office hours are Monday to Friday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The role is primarily remote, with in‑person expectations including donor and board meetings and events as scheduled, as well as monthly to quarterly team meetings in New York City.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The Development Manager is a full‑time, exempt position and the salary is $66,300 – $75,000 annually. As a full‑time employee you are eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan; vacation leave; 13 paid holidays; paid sick leave; and other benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 2 years direct experience in nonprofit development or fundraising, with demonstrated success in individual giving and/or major gifts Eager to learn, possess exemplary communication and organizational skills, skilled at building and sustaining relationships, adept at both independent work and collaborative team settings, a strategic problem‑solver, and possess strong attention to detail Thrives in a vision‑forward environment, demonstrating proactive initiative to achieve ambitious organizational goals; driven by passion for the performing arts, justice, & youth development Capable of managing multiple time‑sensitive and concurrent projects Proficiency with Google Suite and Microsoft Office; proficiency with CRM tools, fundraising platforms, and donor databases (e.g., Bloomerang, Givesmart) is a plus Previous experience within a performing‑arts nonprofit setting is a plus

EEO STATEMENT

MOVE|NYC| Foundation Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. #J-18808-Ljbffr International