Development Manager

Met Council is America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy. We fight poverty through comprehensive social services and by treating each client with compassion, integrity, and respect. Our programs are staffed by experts who help over 325,000 clients each year and advocate on behalf of all needy New Yorkers. Our services include 100% affordable housing at 21 locations, family violence services, Holocaust survivor assistance, geriatric social work, crisis intervention and the largest free kosher food distribution program in the world. Our network of 120 food pantries, affordable housing sites, and JCCs provide services directly in neighborhoods across New York City.

Position Summary:

The Development Manager works closely with the Director of Development to implement Met Council’s fundraising strategies. The specific tasks for this role are geared toward engaging and retaining small level donors on and offline and helping to build a major donor pipeline for the organization.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Initiate and conduct donor research. Create concise and accurate research profiles using an array of data (i.e. biographical information, philanthropic history, etc.).
• Solicit gifts up to $5,000 through online and in-person opportunities
• Responsible for donor relationship management
• Prepare donor and prospect research
• Communicate directly with donors to confirm and update donor information
• Assist with recruitment and logistics for fundraising events
• Assist with tracking and reporting fundraising trends and forecasting via Salesforce
• Assist with administrative duties and other marketing and communication efforts as necessary, including the preparation of fundraising emails.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Competencies:

• Passion for the mission of Met Council
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to follow-through on tasks
• Ability to multi-task between routine operations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• An excellent communicator who speaks and writes with clarity and purpose to internal and external constituencies
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with teammates and operate with high a degree of professionalism
• Extensive background in Salesforce
• Understanding of trends in the philanthropic world

Skill and Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• 2-3 years of related work experience
• Proficiency with Salesforce and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook Calendar)
• Proven track record in the execution of fundraising strategic plans, setting and meeting goals, and management of comprehensive fundraising programs.
• Experience working with Jewish communal leadership and an understanding of the regional differences in various donor communities.

Compensation: $75,000 to $80,000 per year

Benefits: Major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.