Development Manager

Wegner CPAs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in New York City is searching for a Development Manager to lead grants research and administrative efforts. The ideal candidate will oversee the entire grant lifecycle, managing key processes from securing funding to compliance reporting. Responsibilities include collaborating with senior leadership, utilizing grants management platforms, and refining fundraising strategies. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in fundraising within a nonprofit setting, demonstrating strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fundraising, nonprofit management, or similar field.
• 3-5 years of fundraising or grants administration experience.
• Experience with donor databases and grant management software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute grants and fundraising plan.
• Lead the full grants pipeline from research to reporting.
• Manage CRM software and track KPIs.

Skills

Fundraising expertise

Grant writing

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

CRM software (Bloomerang)

Grants management platform (Instrumentl)

Tracking systems

Job description

Development Manager – Grants Researcher & Administrator

Wegner CPAs is thrilled to partner with our client in the Bronx, searching for their next Development Manager!

We are seeking a skilled and strategic Development Manager – Grants Researcher & Administrator – to be responsible for the full grant lifecycle, including the management and reporting of approved grants in specified functional and program areas.

The Development Manager is a member of the senior leadership team and has one direct report, a Develop Associate. Work is performed under the supervision and direction of the Executive Director and in collaboration with select Board and staff members engaged in similar fundraising activities. This role requires independent judgment to determine courses of action, the ability to develop and articulate presentations of facts, and the acumen to support conclusions and recommendations. It involves problem solving and decision making; systematic investigation and research of community and city needs; determination and recommendation of programs which are fundable; securing grants and monitoring compliance; and building a pipeline of government, institutional, private and public sector donors that will allow the organization to advance their programming.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Director and members of the senior leadership team to develop and execute grants and fundraising plan consistent with their mission, vision, goals, program model and agency brand.
• Lead the full grants pipeline: research, strategy, writing, budgets, submissions, renewals and reporting (narrative and financial).
• Use online grants management platform (Instrumentl) to identify private foundations, corporations, and governmental grants.
• Manage the Grants Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal for New York City (PASSPort).
• Strengthen fundraising operations, documentation, and processes that support long-term revenue growth.
• Manage our CRM software (Bloomerang), internal calendars, tracking systems, and track KPIs including ROI, success rates, and stewardship metrics.
• Support donor cultivation and stewardship leading with communications and collateral as needed and directed.
• Liaise with the Board of Directors to provide updates and engage them in fundraising activities including annual appeals.
• Coordinate site visits, tours, and funder engagements, and represent organization at meetings, conferences, and networking events virtually and in-person.

Collaboration & Organizational Leadership

• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational priorities.
• Direct, supervise, and guide the Development Associate to support all fundraising activities, and provide for their professional development, strengthening development as a whole.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships, both internally and externally, to achieve the development goals of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in fundraising, nonprofit management, public administration, communications, or related field.
• 3–5 years of fundraising or grants research, writing, and administration in a nonprofit setting or arts/education sector.
• Proven success securing private foundations, corporate grants, and government funding.
• Experience with donor databases and grant management software; CRM proficiency.
• Proficiency navigating the city's procurement and sourcing solutions portal, PASSPort.

Preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organization, and multi-deadline prioritization.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working across teams and with a Board of Directors.
• Data-driven mindset with experience evaluating and reporting on outcomes and impact, and a fearless utilization of technology to help the organization tell a compelling story.
• Strong computer skills: knowledge of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Mac, and other standard business technologies.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English a plus.