Senior AVP, Development & Donor Engagement

United Way of New York City; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way of New York City is seeking an Associate Vice President, Development and Donor Engagement to lead fundraising strategy across major gifts, events, annual giving, and donor engagement initiatives. You will manage a team, cultivate high-value donors, and collaborate with leadership to drive revenue growth.

Reporting to the Vice President, Resource Development, you will oversee partnerships with corporate sponsors, affinity groups, and stakeholders, and guide data-driven fundraising and

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of nonprofit development experience.
• Five+ years of staff management experience.
• Proven donor portfolio growth in fundraising roles.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• Experience with CRM and fundraising tools preferred (Blackbaud Raiser's Edge).

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategies across major gifts, annual giving, events, and donor engagement portfolios.
• Drive revenue growth through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-value donors.
• Set goals with leadership, track performance, and adjust strategies to meet targets.
• Identify and develop new funding opportunities and partnerships.
• Oversee events, sponsorships, and donor engagement experiences.
• Ensure data integrity and reporting alignment during system migrations.

Skills

Donor portfolio management

Fundraising strategy

Relationship management

Team leadership

CRM systems

Data-driven

Strategic thinking

Communication

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Job description

United Way of New York City is seeking an Associate Vice President, Development and Donor Engagement to lead fundraising strategy across major gifts, events, annual giving, and donor engagement initiatives. You will manage a team, cultivate high-value donors, and collaborate with leadership to drive revenue growth.

Reporting to the Vice President, Resource Development, you will oversee partnerships with corporate sponsors, affinity groups, and stakeholders, and guide data-driven fundraising and