Development Manager

About The New Press: The New Press is a
nonprofit publisher committed to social change. We have amplified
progressive voices for a more inclusive, just, and equitable world
for more than thirty years. Our books enrich public discourse,
defend democratic values, and promote the public interest. We
are:

• A book publisher with a social justice
  mission.
• An intellectual home for the nation’s leading progressive
  thinkers, journalists, scholars, political leaders, and
  activists.
• A publishing house where ideas and
  movements come together.
• A small, diverse organization with a big vision: to
  change the world, book by book.

 

Today, The New Press has evolved into a key player in the
progressive infrastructure, collaborating with dozens of nonprofit
organizations, advocacy groups, research institutes, think tanks,
colleges and universities, and philanthropic foundations as we
position our books as catalysts for social change.

 

Job Summary: This is a mid-career role
responsible for supporting the Chief Development Officer on TNP’s
individual giving, major gifts, and events work. The position
reports to the Chief Development Officer and collaborates with the
Development Assistant and other staff within the
department. 

 

Responsibilities

• Project manage development events, including our annual gala,
  donor cultivation events, house parties, and more

• Support the management and growth of The New Press’s individual
  giving and major donor programs, including maintaining donor and
  revenue records in Raisers Edge
• Identify, research, and cultivate new and lapsed donors for
  unrestricted and restricted support

• Support the Chief Development Officer in liaising with the
  Board of Directors on development and events
• Coordinate, prepare for, attend, notate, and do follow-up for
  (as appropriate) meetings with individual donors with the Executive
  Director or Chief Development Officer
• Write and coordinate fundraising campaigns, newsletter outreach
  and other written materials, in conjunction with the Institutional
  Communication Specialist, CDO, and other members of the development
  department
• Maintain on-going cultivation of existing development
  contacts

 

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of 2-4 years’ experience with individual giving
  campaigns

• Proficiency with fundraising techniques, strategies, and
  sources
• Proven track record with project managing complex fundraising
  events, fundraising campaigns, and individual donor moves
  management
• Strong computer skills and experience using Raisers Edge
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including
  experience developing written communications for nonprofit
  organizations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and familiarity with prospect research
  techniques
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail,
  pro-activeness, and a high energy level
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team,
  effectively managing multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines
• Diplomacy and discretion
• Passion for progressive social change
• Upbeat demeanor

• 3-6+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience

 

Preferred Experience

• Certified Fundraising Executive credentialing
• Familiarity with the NYC major donor landscape
• Love of reading
• Familiarity with New Press books