Director of Development

We are currently in search of a Director of Development for a Social Services Nonprofit. The position is hybrid in Manhattan, NY. This is a full-time, permanent position.

ORGANIZATION TYPE : Social Services Nonprofit

LOCATION : New York City (Midtown, Manhattan)

POSITION TITLE : Director of Development

SCHEDULE : 40 hours / week (on-site full time to begin with, hybrid in the future)

DURATION : Permanent - Direct hire

SALARY RANGE : $120,000 - $140,000

Is This Your Dream Job? The Director of Development will serve as a senior leader and key partner to the Executive Director, with an immediate focus on diversifying the organization’s funding portfolio and reducing reliance on grants. With the former Director of Development now in the Executive Director role, this hire will have a unique opportunity to build and shape this reimagined Development department. Overseeing a $1M budget, the Director will drive growth in Individual Giving—including securing $250K in donor contributions in 2026—while also expanding the organization’s foundation portfolio and leading key special events.

Our Ideal Candidate :

• 10-12 years of total fundraising experience, with expertise in individual giving and major gift donations required
• Proven track record of securing $10K+ gifts required
• Leadership experience required
• Knowledge of CRM system and high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Knowledge of New York City’s nonprofit sector required
• Knowledge of immigration issues preferred
• Dedicated team-player, no job is too small or too big

How You Will Spend Your Day :

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes Individual Giving, Foundation Giving, and Special Events
• Build strategy for Individual Giving, cultivating relationships with high net-worth individuals, ensuring high-touch, personalized engagement
• Guide and support the Executive Director and board members in the cultivation and solicitation of individual prospects, including preparation of materials, talking points, and donor briefings
• Design and execute fundraising events
• Track and analyze fundraising performance, donor engagement, and retention
• Provide regular fundraising reports to the Board and Executive Director, using data to inform and adjust strategy

If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to help make that happen. Please apply HERE and your resume will go to Yael Sharon, Recruiter with CNP.

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Careers In Nonprofits is an equal opportunity employer. Empowered by the #ILoveMyJob mission, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment within the nonprofit sector.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our client base. Please rest assured that we retain all candidate information for possible future matches, even if you do not hear from us in regard to your application in response to this ad.