Senior Development Manager

Nationalities Service Center•Philadelphia, PA

6d•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Development Manager will lead fundraising efforts at Nationalities Service Center (NSC) in close partnership with the Executive Director. This role is responsible for setting annual development goals and strategies, managing donor relations, overseeing fundraising communications, and coordinating events. With an entrepreneurial approach, the Senior Development Manager will build on NSC’s strong foundation to ensure the organization has the resources necessary to support newcomers as they build new lives in America. The Senior Development Manager reports directly to the Executive Director and manages two full-time staff: a Donor Database Administrator and a Development & Communications Associate. NSC’s Development Department is on track to raise over $2.1M in unrestricted dollars from individuals, foundations, and special events in FY26, plus $2.5M in restricted grants and an ongoing resiliency campaign. At NSC, we believe immigrants strengthen communities. You’ll join a mission-driven team committed to creating opportunities for newcomers to thrive. We offer a collaborative environment, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Strong relationship management skills.
Commitment to NSC’s mission and belief in the value immigrants bring to communities.
Experience in individual donor relations and grants management.
Excellent written communication skills.
Familiarity with social media platforms.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with fundraising CRM systems preferred.

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinker
detail-oriented
proactive
collaborative
creative
adaptable
dependable

Responsibilities

Manage and support two members of NSC’s fundraising team.
Serve as the primary liaison to the Board’s Development Committee.
Communicate progress to the Executive Director and senior leadership team.
Partner with the Executive Director to develop a comprehensive fundraising plan.
Develop strategies to recruit, retain, and grow individual donors.
Coordinate and manage relationships with institutional funders.
Participate in Management Team meetings as requested.
Lead cultivation and stewardship efforts with mid-level donors ($500–$5,000).
Partner with the Executive Director to steward major donors ($5,000+).
Set and achieve team-level goals for donor retention and gift growth.
Maintain best-in-class recognition and gratitude practices.
Develop strategies to expand NSC’s donor community.
Lead quarterly community-based events to engage donors and expand networks.
Manage fundraising and logistics for one major annual event (Global Tastes) in partnership with an event planning firm.
Ensure timely follow-up after events to strengthen donor relationships.
Produce a quarterly newsletter for NSC’s donor community.
Manage NSC’s social media presence with campaigns focused on education and engagement.
Oversee year-end fundraising efforts using print and digital channels.
Develop a communications strategy to keep donors informed and engaged.