Development Manager

Soni; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni, a mission-driven nonprofit, seeks a Director of Development to lead fundraising for its New York chapter, overseeing donor engagement, revenue growth, and the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising plan. You will develop a multi-year strategy, lead major gifts, secure new funding from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners, and build a sustainable donor pipeline.

You will partner with leadership to set annual revenue goals, manage key donors, coordinate events, and guide

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related fundraising experience.
• Proven track record of securing gifts.
• Experience working with boards, high-net-worth donors, and philanthropic networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-year development strategy.
• Lead major gifts strategy including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth donors.
• Identify and secure new funding opportunities from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Build a sustainable pipeline of major donors and long-term philanthropic partners.
• Partner with leadership to establish annual revenue goals and track performance.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of key donors, prospects, and community leaders focused on major giving.
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships through personalized engagement and stewardship.
• Organize donor meetings, cultivation events, and stewardship initiatives.
• Support and guide board members and lay leaders in fundraising efforts.
• Strengthen planned giving and legacy giving initiatives.
• Support fundraising at events, including galas, luncheons, and special programs.
• Leverage events to deepen engagement and expand the donor base.
• Ensure best practices in donor stewardship and compliance with nonprofit standards.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Donor engagement

Strategic planning

Donor stewardship

Education

Advanced degree

CFRE

Job description

We are partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit seeking a Director of Development to lead and expand its fundraising efforts for their NY chapter. The Director of Development we'll be responsible for fundraising, donor engagement, and revenue growth. The Director of Development will play a key role in the strategy and implementation of a fundraising plan, including corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and major gifts.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-year development strategy
• Lead major gifts strategy, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-net-worth donors
• Identify and secure new funding opportunities from individuals, foundations, and corporate partners
• Build a sustainable pipeline of major donors and long-term philanthropic partners
• Partner with management and leadership to establish annual revenue goals and track performance
• Manage and grow a portfolio of key donors, prospects, and community leaders with focus on major giving
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships through personalized engagement and stewardship
• Organize donor meetings, cultivation events, and stewardship initiatives
• Support and guide board members and lay leaders in fundraising efforts
• Strengthen planned giving and legacy giving initiatives
• Support fundraising at events, including galas, luncheons, and special programs
• Leverage events to deepen engagement and expand the donor base
• Ensure best practices in donor stewardship and compliance with nonprofit standards

Requirements:

• 7+ yrs related experience
• Proven track record of securing gifts
• Experience working with boards, high-net-worth donors, and philanthropic networks

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced degree or CFRE

Compensation:

Compensation: $115,000-140,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.