Development Manager: Grants Strategy & Operations

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

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.