What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Manager position at Empire Justice Center?

Job Description

Description :

ALBANY OR CENTRAL ISLIP, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK : (HYBRID Considered)

Employment Status : Full-Time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Practice Group / Team : Operations

I. Organization Information

Empire Justice Center, a diverse and highly respected statewide legal services organization, seeks a Development Manager for our Operations team. This is an opportunity to join and grow in one of the most influential organizations serving marginalized low-income individuals and families in New York State.

Empire Justice Center attracts and employs a diverse team of dedicated, determined, and passionate advocates who significantly impact the lives of low-income New Yorkers. We succeed through direct legal representation, high-impact litigation, and legislative and administrative advocacy. As an organization, we provide top-notch training and technical assistance to other advocates to ensure fairness and justice for New Yorkers. We thrive on our commitment to supporting justice for populations that have historically experienced high levels of oppression. These populations include racially diverse individuals and families experiencing poverty, housing insecurity, immigration issues, and domestic violence. Additionally, the organization advocates for people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and school-age children facing discrimination and violations of their civil rights in schools.

Our offices in Rochester, Albany, Westchester County, and Long Island offer staff an exciting, dynamic, inclusive working environment with a solid commitment to work / life balance, teamwork, diversity, wellness, and personal / professional development.

II. Position Summary

Empire Justice Center is pleased to announce an opening for a Development Manager. The Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewardship of major gifts, leadership, annual donors, and private foundations supporting the organization’s funding priorities. The Development Manager will also establish and manage a portfolio of individual, corporate, and private foundation prospects in New York State, outside of Monroe County, focusing on securing high-level annual funds and major gifts, sponsorships, and support for civil legal services programs.

III. Salary

The referenced pay range / scale represents this job's estimated minimum and maximum compensation. Individual annual salaries / hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range and determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, market data, and internal equity considerations.

The salary for a Development Manager with 3 years of experience is $62,619, and the salary for a Development Manager with 5 years of experience is $70,000. (Upstate NY)

The salary for a Development Manager with 3 years of experience is $68,619, and the salary for a Development Manager with 5 years of experience is $76,000. (Downstate NY)

Requirements :

IV. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Travel to and work in the Albany or Central Islip, Long Island office is required to meet client and organizational needs.

o Hybrid. If the position is filled locally, it is eligible for a hybrid work request under the organizational policy.

Support the implementation of comprehensive fund development strategies that are aligned with the organization's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan;

Amplify the organization’s mission / story and programs by gathering stories, testimonials, and photographs to create compelling and engaging outreach and fundraising campaigns that raise revenue and awareness;

Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual, corporate, and private foundation gifts;

Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, corporate partners, and foundation representatives;

Assist the Senior Grants Manager in identifying opportunities for private funding;

Draft proposals and assist in managing foundation relationships;

Attend special events and public programs to represent the organization, engage with local constituents, and support relationship development (Some evening and weekend availability for these events is required.)

Manage the donor database and all external mailing and online outreach for fundraising campaigns and appeals;

Assist in preparing reports for the External Relations Committee and Board of Trustees meetings and engage board members in development-related initiatives;

Plan and implement special events, including friend raisers, fundraisers, and annual galas;

Prepare development-related content for social media and other publications;

Acknowledge all donations in a timely fashion;

Travel several times per month is required;

Please note that all positions will supervise other practice group members if needed.

Due to limited resources, all staff are expected to perform administrative and other support-related duties to serve our clients and fulfill our mission as a non-profit legal services organization.

Other duties as assigned by your supervisor and / or to meet the organization’s needs.

V. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in development, preferably in a nonprofit organization;

Proven self-starter with keen organizational, analytic, and project management skills;

Exceptional writing, editing, and project management skills;

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail;

Solid relationship-building skills; ability to interface with donors, trustees, volunteers, and colleagues professionally and effectively throughout the organization;

Excellent communication skills; ability to create persuasive messages to multiple diverse audiences, both internal and external;

Self-directed; organizationally aware, team player;

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Excel; Canva, Adobe, and / or be able to learn new systems readily;

Familiarity with CRM and online donor platforms;

Flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities as the development program evolves.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position requires extensive computer and phone / virtual meetings as part of the job. As such, the person in the position must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time. The position requires constant computer operation and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand is crucial. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Our office hours are 9 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. The ability to work additional hours during events and the year-end fundraising season is critical, but flexibility is key for the rest of the year. Some minimal travel may be required throughout New York State.

TO APPLY : Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If interested, e-mail a resume, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references (one supervisor required) who are aware of this application to employment@empirejustice.org. Please include “Development Manager, First / Last Name” in the email's subject line. No phone calls or hard copies, please. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Mercedece Love, Human Resources and Compliance Manager, at mlove@empirejustice.org. Empire Justice Center is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Empire Justice Center ensures that persons with disabilities and / or communication barriers have reasonable accommodations.

Salary : $62,619 - $76,000

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