Development Manager

Exalt•New York, NY

3d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

exalt is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming outcomes for court-involved youth ages 15–19 through an integrated model of education, paid internships, court advocacy, and alumni support. For two decades, exalt has demonstrated the power of effective educational engagement as a viable alternative to criminal justice involvement, equipping young people with the skills, experience, and confidence to become self-sufficient, productive members of society. Serving over 1,000 young people annually, exalt is entering its next phase of strategic growth—expanding statewide to Syracuse, deepening its infrastructure, launching new programmatic initiatives, and positioning itself as a national thought leader in juvenile justice. This is an extraordinary moment to join an organization on the rise. exalt seeks a highly organized, strategic, and relationship-oriented Development Manager to support the growth and coordination of fundraising across individual, foundation, corporate, and government funding streams. This role is ideal for someone who can manage details, drive follow-through, and think strategically about next steps—ensuring that funder relationships are consistently advanced. The Development Manager will play a central role in preparing leadership for high-impact engagement, coordinating follow-up across funders, and strengthening exalt’s overall fundraising systems. The Development Manager reports to the Head of Philanthropy and works closely with the CEO and other development team members.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in nonprofit development or fundraising
Experience with Salesforce or another CRM system required
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
Strong ability to prioritize, manage competing deadlines, and move work forward independently
Experience supporting senior leadership engagement and/or donor strategy
Comfort using or learning AI tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Nice To Haves

Experience or exposure to multiple funding streams (individual, foundation, corporate, or government) preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct research and prepare briefings for meetings with individual donors, foundations, corporate partners, and government funders.
Partner with the CEO and Head of Philanthropy to plan, prioritize, and sequence funder engagement.
Lead timely, strategic follow-up to meetings, including drafting communications, sharing materials, and outlining clear next steps.
Track and help advance relationships across all funder types through consistent moves management.
Help build and maintain a comprehensive funding pipeline spanning individuals, foundations, corporations, and public funding.
Identify cross-cutting opportunities (e.g., aligning individual donors with institutional priorities).
Analyze engagement and funding trends to inform strategy and prioritization.
Ensure alignment and coordination across fundraising efforts.
Maintain accurate, real-time tracking of all funder activity in Salesforce.
Develop reports and dashboards that support decision-making across funding streams.
Use tools—including AI where appropriate—to support research, drafting, and workflow efficiency.
Ensure strong organization, data integrity, and visibility into next steps and priorities.
Draft and manage acknowledgements, follow-up communications, and outreach across funder types.
Support development of tailored materials for individual and institutional funders.
Ensure all communications are timely, clear, and aligned with exalt’s voice and priorities.
Support fundraising event planning and execution.
Manage tracking, invitations, and follow-up to ensure engagement translates into next steps.