Development Manager

Job Title: Development Manager

Supervisor: Chief of Strategic Philanthropy

Job Status: Full Time

Job Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: $50,000 – $60,000 Annually

Location: Hybrid schedule 3-4 days in the office (Midtown
Manhattan) and 1-2 days at home

About Encore: Known widely as Broadways longest running act of
loving care, Encore’s mission is to improve the quality of life for
older New Yorkers so they are not just surviving, but thriving.
Through a robust array of programming, Encore takes a “no wrong
door approach” to ensure Seniors are able to age in place
comfortably for as long as possible. Encore is recognized as one of
the most respected and trusted nonprofit organizations providing
services for older New Yorkers in New York City. Encore is on the
cutting edge in the human service field and is a staunch advocate
not only for older New Yorkers but also for the essential human
service employees who serve as the City’s safety net. Do not miss
this chance to work for a mission-oriented organization, which
centers employees as its number one resource.

About Position: To meet the ambitious mission and programmatic
objectives of Encore Community Services’ growth and upcoming
strategic plan, the Development Department drives and stewards the
organization’s relationships with its funders. This team works to
secure foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual
giving to support Encore’s robust programs and service. The
Development Manager will be responsible for effectively managing
the development department’s database and operations. Duties will
include all data management (gift entry, acknowledgments coding
systems, analysis, reporting, staff training), direct mail
(writing, producing print and email campaigns according to a yearly
calendar), and development systems support (overseeing mailings,
prospect research, event support, special projects).

Benefits: This position is a full-time position with benefits
that include medical insurance (with Employee contribution), Dental
& Vision plans with coverage beginning on the first day of
hire, generous paid time off (vacation, personal days, sick days
and earned floating holidays), 403(b) with 3% Employer Match after
a year of employment, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care and
transit benefits.

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, holiday appeals, Giving Tuesday,
etc.;

 Plan and execute complimentary email strategies in tandem with
written appeals, mailings, and social media initiatives;

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

 Serve as the central point for collecting, scheduling, and
posting to our social media channels;

 Develop strategy and implement better data analysis of our
digital platforms including social media, web, email, and any other
digital platforms. 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:

 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;

 Experience with prospecting software such as Donor Search or
Wealth Engine;

 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

 Experience in DonorPerfect

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

 1-2 years of work experience in a fundraising environment

To apply: email your Resume and Cover Letter with Salary
requirements to jobs@encorenyc.org In the subject line, please
indicate “Development Manager”

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates
will be contacted. No phone calls please. Encore Community Services
is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital
status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed,
disability, or political or sexual orientation. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the
job.