Director, Development Administration

About the Position The Director, Development Administration, leads strategic direction on development data, processes and automation, and implementation of long‑term systems for data management for the organization. This position leads the department’s efforts in collecting and reporting on donor data, tracking and producing financial reports on all revenue collected, and helps in identifying potential donors. Job Responsibilities Serve as the Development and Philanthropy lead for data management including but not limited to: Lead development and implementation of strategy related to donor database (Salesforce) and program data (Haku) Serve as liaison with IT team and Finance to ensure the system and our processes are functioning optimally Ensure smooth functioning of development donor database, updating and cleaning records and devising data entry and coding protocols Producing reports on donors and revenue upon request, ensuring financial alignment with company general ledger; reconcile general ledger monthly Oversee and report weekly and monthly on all donation intake portals, and supplying additional financial/donation reports as deemed necessary Oversee Donor Stewardship from planning through implementation including assisting the department in planning and executing donor cultivation and fundraising events. Oversee monthly reconciliation and reporting. Oversee match giving process using Double the Donation and company portals to approve and process corporate match gifts. Work with finance to prepare annual 990. Supervise Development Administration Lead and part‑time support: Preparation of large data lists for gift processing Assist with database maintenance/conversions Assist with donation tracking process Process incoming check and credit card donations; enter into donor database; prepare timely acknowledgement letters; and perform other tasks associated with donation entry and tracking Help prepare donation deposits Assist with collection of matching gifts Provide overflow support for the department as needed Support larger Development team during race week and race day at NYRR Marquee Events (United Airlines NYC Half, RBC Brooklyn Half, and TCS New York City Marathon) and several departmental events throughout the year, in both planning and by working these events (some evenings and weekends required). Job Requirements Experience 5 years previous related experience Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree preferred Salesforce certification preferred Skills and Attributes Power user of Salesforce or other similar donor database with the ability to both develop and guide strategy and to execute in the system on a day‑to‑day basis Superior organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple projects and frequent deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Tact, diplomacy, and discretion Ability to provide a superior customer service experience Flexibility and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with staff across divisions Knowledge of fundraising and development practices, standards, and reporting Knowledge of budgeting processes Ability to perform in a fast‑paced environment and perform under pressure Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Strong attention to detail Ability to work occasional weekends or evenings Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Other Requirements All staff are required to work the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, and the TCS NYC Marathon. Operate on a hybrid schedule, with two days per week in the NYRR office in NYC. Salary: 100K New York Road Runners is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr