Development Coordinator

Development CoordinatorOpen New York (ONY) is a statewide nonprofit fighting for a New York that makes room for every New Yorker. We engage residents from Westchester to Windsor Terrace, building a powerful coalition of advocates for housing affordability. We know that New York's housing crisis is not an accident: restrictive zoning laws block new homes, drive rents to record highs, and push longtime residents out. Renters lose their leverage, and homeowners get stuck. Since 2017, we've organized thousands of members across the state—and been at the center of major policy wins like City of Yes, pro-housing ballot measures, and statewide environmental review reform. We advocate for more housing of every kind, because more homes mean more opportunity for every New Yorker.ResponsibilitiesDevelopment OperationsMaintain accurate, up-to-date donor and gift records in Salesforce, including entering gifts, updating contact information, and tracking donor interactionsProcess gifts and send timely acknowledgment lettersTrack contributions across ONY's 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities, making sure gifts are recorded to the correct entity and follow the rules that apply to eachPull lists, reports, and data on donor trends and campaign results to inform fundraising decisionsBuild and maintain systems, templates, and trackers that help the development team stay organizedInstitutional GivingMaintain a grants calendar that tracks application deadlines, reporting requirements, and renewal datesSupport the drafting of grant applications and reports, including gathering program information, data, and attachments from across the organizationResearch potential foundation and institutional funders and keep prospect information up to dateIndividual Giving and MembershipSupport donor cultivation and stewardship, including drafting donor updates, thank-you notes, and routine correspondenceHelp manage ONY's membership program, including tracking members, renewals, and member communicationsDraft fundraising emails and appeals in coordination with the communications teamHelp prepare briefing materials for donor meetings with senior staffSupport year-end giving and other fundraising campaignsDonor EventsPlan and run donor events, including logistics, invitations, RSVPs, and follow-upTrack event outcomes and make sure attendee information and follow-up are captured in SalesforceThe Ideal Candidate Will Have2 to 4 years of experience in fundraising, development operations, grants, or a related field. Relevant experience from campaigns, organizing, or other mission-driven work countsExperience working in a CRM. Salesforce experience is a strong plusClose attention to detail, especially with donor information, gift records, and deadlinesStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage several projects and deadlines at onceClear, friendly writing, with the ability to draft donor correspondence and support grant writingComfort working with spreadsheets and pulling basic reportsSome experience planning events is helpfulDiscretion with confidential donor informationInterest in learning how 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) fundraising rules differ. Prior experience with this is helpful but not required.Ability to work occasional evenings for donor events, with schedule flexibility offered in returnCommitment to ONY's mission of building more housing and making New York more affordable and welcoming for everyoneAdditional InformationThis a full time, exempt position, with a salary range of $70,000 - $90,000, depending on the successful candidate's location and experience. The position is based in New York City and ONY operates as a hybrid team, with three days per week in our office in Lower Manhattan. The deadline for submitting applications to this position is October 23, 2026.Employee BenefitsOpen New York offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical insurance with 100% of employee premiums covered on the base plan, plus optional buy-up plansDental, vision, and life insurance provided at no cost to employees who enroll in a medical plan401k retirement plan, with a 4% employer match beginning after 3 months of employment20 days of paid time off (PTO) annually13 paid holidays each year20 days of paid sick leave16 weeks of paid parental leaveEqual Employment OpportunityOpen New York is committed to a diverse workforce, and we seek diversity among applicants for this position. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Open New York is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.