Development Manager

Lifting Up Westchester•White Plains, NY

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About The Position

The Development Manager will play a key role in managing individual donor relationships and executing fundraising events. This position focuses on cultivating and soliciting mid-level donors, overseeing annual giving campaigns, and leading the planning and execution of signature fundraising and cultivation events. The role also involves supporting grant applications with program narrative content and collaborating with other departments to represent the organization in the community.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, sales, or a closely related field
Proven experience planning and executing events with significant logistical complexity
Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships that result in financial support or comparable outcomes
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort with donor-facing correspondence
Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; comfort learning CRM systems
Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for local travel
Commitment to the mission and values of LUW
Bachelor's degree required

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of individual donors, with particular focus on mid-level gift prospects ($1K - $5K)
Develop and execute a moves management strategy to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors toward deeper engagement and increased giving
Prepare and deliver personalized stewardship communications including thank-you calls, impact updates, and meaningful touchpoints throughout the year
Oversee annual giving campaigns and appeals in collaboration with the CDO and Communications Associate
Maintain accurate and detailed donor records in Bloomerang database, capturing all relationship-building interactions
Lead the planning, logistics, and execution of LUW's signature fundraising and cultivation events, including the annual spring gala and fall benefit concert
Develop event concepts, timelines, budgets, and revenue goals in partnership with the CDO
Recruit, manage, and steward event committees, honorees, vendors, and sponsors
Oversee solicitation and fulfillment of event sponsorships
Coordinate with the Communications Associate on all event collateral, invitations, and digital promotion
Conduct post-event analysis and apply learnings to strengthen future events
Collaborate with the Development Data & Grants Coordinator to provide program narrative content for select grant applications and reports
Cultivate relationships with foundation program officers as assigned by the CDO
Represent LUW at community events, donor meetings, and public-facing engagements as needed
Contribute donor stories and program information to support communications efforts