About this position

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, widely recognized as one of New York’s premier human services providers, is a settlement house founded in 1894 that provides an extensive array of effective and integrated services—social, educational, health, housing, mental health, nutritional and fitness—which significantly improves the lives of 16,000 people in need each year, ages 3 to 103, on the East Side of Manhattan. Our clients include older adults, unhoused and formerly unhoused adults, children and families, disabled persons, adult learners and more. For more information on Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, please visit lenoxhill.org and check us out on Facebook or Instagram.

Salary: $80,000 – $85,000

Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the Development Manager will be a critical part of the Development, Volunteer and Administration teams and will collaborate with others across the Neighborhood House to support and enhance the overall development efforts and strategies, increase fundraising revenue, bolster special events, and strengthen volunteer and community engagement.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manage fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge) by entering and updating gifts, donors, prospects, actions, notesDraft appeals, letters of inquiry, grant proposals and other fundraising materials and messaging

Manage donor acknowledgement and stewardship, including letters and telephone calls

Research and identify prospective individual, corporate and foundation donors

Generate reports to aid in identifying and executing successful fundraising strategies

Track activity of key stakeholders

Provide key administrative, operational and service support for fundraising and cultivation events, including annual Spring Gala, along with various community events and special programs

Manage and strengthen planned giving initiatives

Assist with corporate volunteer events and support all volunteer efforts across Neighborhood House programs and departments

Complete all other responsibilities and duties as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree requiredMinimum three years of nonprofit development experienceCRM/database proficiency; working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a bonusExcellent written communication and interpersonal skillsUnderstanding of the New York City philanthropic community preferredSkilled at Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPointMotivated self-starter, strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational and project management skills, high tolerance for multitaskingThrive in an engaged and vibrant community settingPassionate commitment to social justice and to our missionOccasional evening and weekend responsibilities will be required due to the nature of the role and the breadth and depth of our programming and events.

Applicants should include a Cover Letter and a minimum of two additional relevant writing samples.

What We Offer

Comprehensive health insurance choices for staff and their familiesExtensive paid time off – 25 days’ vacation time; 12 holidays; and substantial sick timeMatching contributions to Retirement PlanPaid parental leave policy for all staffProfessional Development Opportunities – conferences, trainings, lectures and moreFree Life Insurance – 3x annual salaryPre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care and Parking/Mass TransitSupplemental Insurance Coverage (Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness)Staff events and parties including Film & Dinner nights, bowling parties, baseball games, food trucks, holiday parties, parties on our Green Roof, ice cream socials and much moreState-of-the Art Fitness Center, Gym and Swimming PoolStaff group fitness classes, swimming lessons and lap swim for staffPSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Eligible Employer

All individuals, as a condition for employment by Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, are required to undergo a pre-employment background check. Certain positions require more extensive background checks to comply with applicable laws.

At Lenox Hill Neighborhood House we value respect, diversity and integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. The policy of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and anti-discrimination applies to all aspects of the relationship between Lenox Hill Neighborhood House and its colleagues.

Salary Information

$80000.0 - $85000.0 Annual Salary