Development Manager, Environmental Fundraising & Partnerships

The New York League of Conservation; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York League of Conservation Voters seeks a Development Manager to support fundraising for NYLCV and NYLCV Education Fund. This role helps expand foundation income, grow mid and major gifts, and strengthen corporate partnerships while ensuring program deliverables and reporting.

You will conduct prospect research, draft proposals, manage donor records, and coordinate with program staff to align proposals with priorities. Evening work is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 3–5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, and CRM.
• Excellent writer, active listener, and articulate speaker.
• Team player who can take initiative and work independently.
• Willingness to work some evenings.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental issues.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Foundation Stewardship (40%): Write letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and program concepts for funders.
• Lead grant submissions, including attachments and coordination with staff.
• Build relationships with foundations through outreach and funders briefings.
• Keep organized files and folders for submissions; manage deadlines calendar.
• Conduct extensive prospect research for foundations and corporate giving programs.
• Corporate Partners (25%): Assist with corporate partners program and monthly Eco-Breakfasts.
• Identify and cultivate corporate sponsorships for events, policy forums, and education.
• Mid and Major Gifts (25%): Moves management and donor tracking; identify prospective donors.
• Communications (10%): Draft fundraising emails, mid-year mailers, and newsletters.

Skills

Strong writing

Active listening

Oral communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Evening availability

Interest in environmental issues

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Drive

CRM

Job description

The New York League of Conservation Voters seeks a Development Manager to support fundraising for NYLCV and NYLCV Education Fund. This role helps expand foundation income, grow mid and major gifts, and strengthen corporate partnerships while ensuring program deliverables and reporting.

You will conduct prospect research, draft proposals, manage donor records, and coordinate with program staff to align proposals with priorities. Evening work is required as needed.